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Selling

Whether you're selling a single item or the entire contents of a house, Plymouth Auction Rooms makes the auction process smooth, efficient, and hassle-free.

Our expert team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless selling experience. For more details, please refer to our frequently asked questions below.

Need additional assistance? Contact us.

How do I get my items valued for auction?

It’s so easy – and best of all it’s free!

OPTION 1

Bring your items along to the Saleroom.

We offer free valuations by appointment at our Saleroom Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Simply bring your items along, we will take a look and indicate a current auction value. If your items are suitable for our sales and you wish to sell them they can be left on the day for inclusion in a suitable auction. We will discuss values, estimates and recommend reserves where necessary. We will issue you a receipt and details of the auction date. All goods are insured in our care at mid estimate.

Should you have many items feel free to photograph them and bring your camera/iPad along and we will go through and value the items from the images.

We are unable to assess large quantities of packed chinaware on these days. If you have a large collection, please contact us first as we may not have time to unpack the items while you are waiting. It may be easier to send us some images first.

OPTION 2

You can use our Email Valuation tool, simply upload your images and we will send an email valuation back to you.

OPTION 3

If you have many items to sell, and you live in the local area, we can arrange for a valuer to make a convenient house visit to appraise your items. Please contact us for details or call 01752 254740

OPTION 4 

WhatsApp - simply send your images direct to 07432 056261 for a quick valuation.

FaceTime - to arrange please email or call 01752 254740.

How do I sell my items?

If you decide to sell with us, you will be given a written receipt for your property, together with a Vendor Number and notification of the auction date when the items will be offered.

If you are unable to deliver your items, don’t worry - Plymouth Auction Rooms can organise collection on your behalf using independent carriers. There is a charge for this service, which will be deducted from the sale proceeds.

What about reserves?

The reserve price is a confidential minimum selling price which you and Plymouth Auction Rooms agree before the sale. With our expertise we will discuss and propose suggested estimates to you based on current market prices and trends. If appropriate, we will agree a reserve price on items with you prior to the sale. Please note, we do not accept reserves for lots under £100 in value.

How much does it cost to sell at auction?

Commission

• 15% + VAT of hammer price i.e 18%. These charges may vary for valuable or general consignments.
• Please note there is a £5 per lot processing fee.

Insurance

All goods on our premises or under our control are insured against all risks at our mid auction estimate.

Settlement

After sale settlement of the net sum due to you normally takes place within 21 days of the sale by bank transfer or crossed cheque if you prefer, unless the buyer has not paid for the goods. In this case no settlement will be made but we will take your instructions in the light of our Conditions of Sale.

What if items do not sell?

If a lot does not sell during an auction, there will be a nominal fee at the auctioneer’s discretion. As per these terms, we charge a fee of £10 for premium individual lots and £5 for multiple lots.

Upcoming Auctions

Evening Contemporary Art

Wednesday 18th June 2025

Military, Marine & Collectables

Friday 20th June 2025

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Tuesday 8th July 2025
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