Selling your items with Bamfords is very simple, to find out how see our FAQ’s below or contact either of our salesrooms.
How do I have my items valued for auction?
If you wish to have your items valued for auction you can do it via the following
- Visit either of our salesrooms, our team of valuers are available by appointment at our salerooms to assist in all areas, please call to make your appointment with one of our team.
- Attend one of our free valuations which are held at various sites – view calendar to find out when and where.
- Visit our Online Valuation section of our webpage and upload your images for valuation.
- Email us at Derby or Bakewell along with images and we will give you a guide to value before seeing the item.
- If you have large items which are difficult to bring down to the salerooms take some photos and either email them or bring them in to us.
There is no obligation to put them into an auction.
Do you charge for a valuation?
We do not charge for an auction valuation and there is no obligation to sell with us. We hope, however, that you choose to consign your art and antiques with Bamfords.
Insurance and Probate valuations do carry a fee. See our Probate & Valuations page for further details.
Do you offer a collection service?
Small items can usually be collected by our team during a valuation visit or at another arranged time. For larger items and collections, we can recommend a specialist carrier for you.
How do I know I’ll achieve the best price for my item?
The auctioneer will always use their discretion to achieve the item's full value. Instructions for specific reserves must be received in writing prior to the auction day. On arrival to Bamfords, all lots are allocated to one of our specialist auctions where they will achieve their optimum value
What will I be charged when I sell an item at auction?
Our vendor commission rates are 20% of the hammer price plus £3.00 lotting fee on general sales, including militaria and toys and £6.00 lotting fee for specialist sales, this includes commission, insurance, photography, cataloguing and marketing on all of our online websites and selling platforms. All our charges are subject to VAT. The minimum charge whether sold or unsold is £5 per lot (non catalogued sales) and £10 per lot (catalogue sales). The withdrawal fee for a lot which has been catalogued is 25% of the reserve price or the auctioneers upper estimate of the auction value, subject to a minimum charge of £35 per lot plus VAT.
Withdrawal Charges
The withdrawal fee for a lot which has been catalogued is 25% of the reserve price or the auctioneers upper estimate of the auction value, subject to a minimum charge of £35 plus VAT
Electrical Charges
Bamfords reserve the right to make a minimum charge of £5 per item to have the goods checked by an electrician for safety
Removal Charges
Bamfords can arrange full and part clearances at a cost of approximately £45 per hour. All goods deemed unsuitable for auction will be disposed of, a charge of £130 per tonne or part tonne + VAT is made for this service.
When do I receive payment for a lot which has sold?
The net sale proceeds received from the buyer in cleared funds will be forwarded to the vendor no later than 28 working days after the auction (we endeavour to settle non-catalogued auctions within 14 days after the auction) The net sale proceeds are the hammer price less commission and expenses. (Expenses – removals, photography, electrical testing and any other agreed charges)
Auction & Buyers rates and commissions
Sellers Commission Rates:
Our vendor commission rates are 20% of the hammer price plus £6.00 lotting fee, this includes commission, insurance, photography, cataloguing and marketing on all of our online websites and selling platforms. All our charges are subject to VAT. The minimum charge whether sold or unsold is £5 per lot (non catalogued sales) and £10 per lot (catalogue sales). The withdrawal fee for a lot which has been catalogued is 25% of the reserve price or the auctioneers upper estimate of the auction value, subject to a minimum charge of £35 per lot plus VAT.
Withdrawal Charges
The withdrawal fee for a lot which has been catalogued is 25% of the reserve price or the auctioneers upper estimate of the auction value, subject to a minimum charge of £35 plus VAT
Electrical Charges
Bamfords reserve the right to make a minimum charge of £5 per item to have the goods checked by an electrician for safety
Removal Charges
Bamfords can arrange full and part clearances at a cost of approximately £45 per hour. All goods deemed unsuitable for auction will be disposed of, a charge of £130 per tonne or part tonne + VAT is made for this service.
Payments
The net sale proceeds received from the buyer in cleared funds will be forwarded to the vendor no later than 28 working days after the auction (we endeavour to settle non-catalogued auctions within 14 days after the auction) The net sale proceeds are the hammer price less commission and expenses. (Expenses – removals, photography, electrical testing and any other agreed charges)