• An Introduction
• Consignment Of Goods
• Cataloguing Of Your Items
• Sale Day
• Charges
• Private Treaty
• Estates

An Introduction

Selling at Auction is an option that many people have never considered but the advantages can be enormous. Selling through Bosleys gives you the advantage of offering your items not just to one person but to thousands of collectors in nearly 50 countries throughout the world. The international reputation for authenticity and accurate descriptions of all the items which appear in the large colour illustrated catalogue has built a vast clientele of eager collectors keen to buy your items with confidence. Bosleys also offer the advantage of regular sales and quick settlements of accounts. Selling At Auction Menu

Consignment Of Goods

This could not be easier, items can be sent or brought by appointment to Remnantz, alternatively a fast economical overnight courier service (giving your items the least possible time in transit) can be arranged for you. Once received your items are covered by a specialist insurance policy and held in secure strong rooms. As soon as items have been examined suitable estimates will be placed on them for you in line with current market trends. Knowledgable staff can also help you place any reserve prices where appropriate.
For large collections / high value items and under certain other circumstances, depending on location, it may be possible for for Bosleys to visit you to collect at a modest charge. If this method is used, Bosleys will collect the items and issue insurance cover there and then so your goods are covered in transit back to the saleroom and until sold. Selling At Auction Menu

Cataloguing Of Your Items

Once your goods are received by Bosleys, they are consigned to the next available sale. Often the items are unidentified and unresearched however Bosleys have probably the largest military reference library held by any saleroom and offer a free research service once items have been consigned; often this can uncover forgotten histories that can increase the value of your consignment. Great care is taken during the cataloguing to describe items accurately and if they are chosen to be illustrated, they are professionally photographed at no cost to yourself; these superb quality photographs show items to their full advantage. Selling At Auction Menu

Sale Day

Bosleys hold four regular sales a year. The large colour illustrated catalogues are despatched to international destinations up to three weeks prior to a sale, giving ample time for clients to peruse the catalogue. The sale is held in a fine Georgian manor house on the River Thames which lends the right atmosphere to your items which will be displayed and handled with great care by a team of knowledgeable porters and staff. Headdress is displayed on stands, uniforms on mannequins, medals, badges and smaller items displayed in cases; security and care of items always of paramount importance. Bosleys operates a View, Buy and Clear policy, enabling busy potential purchasers to view and purchase your items in the least amount of time. Many of the overseas clients and others unable to attend take advantage of the free confidential postal bidding service. Selling At Auction Menu

Charges

Although many specialist salerooms charge more, Bosleys selling commission is at 20% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. For example :
Lot sells for :         £100
less commission :   £24
you receive :          £76

An insurance fee of only £1 per £100 (min £10 per sale) will cover your entire consignment from the moment it arrives to the fall of the hammer on saleday. Unlike many other rooms there are no hidden charges. Bosleys do not charge you a lotting fee, a photography fee, an unsold fee, a research fee nor is there a minimum fee per lot. Accounts are settled promptly 14 working days after a sale assuming purchasers accounts are cleared by that day. A complimentary catalogue is supplied to vendors of consignments over £500.

Sale by Private Treaty

On occasion, individuals, families and institutions may seek a completely confidential disposal or require funds more swiftly than a scheduled public auction can deliver.

Bosleys have much experience in these confidential sales, usually for higher value items and in recent times have brokered the private sale of several important swords etc. and medal groups which have included the Victoria Cross, Conspicuous Gallantry Cross and George Cross, to the delight of both the seller and the buyer.

Bosleys are very fortunate to have a large and varied number of clients who are constantly seeking fine material in most spheres of medals and military antiques.

Should you feel this method of sale mght be more suitable for you, please contact Steven Bosley or Bernard Pass, in complete confidence, on 01628 488188.