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Hindsight says I should have gone away in May
What is it they say? Sell in May, and go away? Wish I had. To a beach somewhere, anywhere. I've just spent two days watching a 1400 lot auction and noted every price (pop in to the shop and I'll show you the catalogue). I was interested because I had four items in the ...
29/07/2016
Posted by Paul Hardy
Another ticked off rant
Auctioneers ticks are getting on my nerves (again) this morning. Every time someone buys something at the lower end or over the top of the estimate the boy in charge of the gavel says “well bought”. To which my inner voice simply replies “bad estimate”. Anyway. Long sigh. Th...
15/05/2020
Posted by Paul Hardy
I hope you like a decent chest
I’ve taken three apprehensive people to auction who, despite being dealers, have never been before. Yeah, I know. I don't understand why they needed their hands holding, auctions are easy. Well, easy-ish. After many years I’ve picked up the odd thing here and th...
16/05/2016
Posted by Paul Hardy
Get your hands on a fine chest
Onward with Part 2 of buying at auction. If you missed it, Part 1 is here and includes four of the lessons I’ve learned in many years of auction buying.THE FOUR IN FORWARD We got to the point where you have viewed your chest, ooer missus, and decided as chests go, it is the on...
20/05/2016
Posted by Paul Hardy
Selling at auction A beginners guide
This is the third in the loose series 'where to sell your stuff'. You tried the local dealers and had no luck with them. You've looked at the idea of eBay and the other internet options and chosen not to go down that route (don't blame you!). So what's left? Its time to look at yo...
26/05/2016
Posted by Paul Hardy
More selling at auction
Picture the scene: an auctioneer's receptionist is on the phone to a client:"Yes, Geoff, I know that you owe us £125.""....."Yes, I agree, but the bookcase didn't sell at the reserve""....""I know, but the charge for returning it was more than they sold for""....." It's a ...
30/05/2016
Posted by Paul Hardy
Easy targets
The irritating habits of some Auction Houses are really grating today. It's because I'm sitting on the internet bidding via the Saleroom.com and getting more and more wound up. If you are going to use the internet to increase sales, for crying out loud give the people ...
25/06/2016
Posted by Paul Hardy
Be Aware
Just a short note: today I saw an auctioneers commission statement that was that they charge 29.75% on the hammer price, plus VAT. I tweeted this and got responses that show in general auctioneers charges vary between 15% and 26%. Actually, I know of more than one that only charges 5% up to £...
22/06/2016
Posted by Paul Hardy
Its like Deja Vu all over again
I had a rough experience with an auction house recently. They have taken things in, sold them and not sent any reports without chasing. They've attributed things to my account that are nothing to do with me, and approx half the items I put in have gone unaccountably missing. The whole ...
25/01/2018
Posted by Paul Hardy
If you ring me you might not like the answer
It's no good asking, because I just won't do it. And yes, I have been asked. When I go to an auction I prowl the room and decide what I want to buy based on whether I think I can sell it. I decide how much I will pay, taking into account the (now exorbitant) auctioneers fee...
28/02/2018
Posted by Paul Hardy
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