How To Guides On The Auction Process

How To Guides On The Auction Process

When Should I Hang Onto My Piece vs Selling at Auction?

In the fast-paced auction world, it’s easy to be swept up by the thrill of seeing items find new homes and bidders who appreciate their unique qualities. But when should you consider holding onto an item, rather than parting with it? Whether you’re a collector or someone who has inherited a family heirloom, certain pieces …

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What to expect from selling at your first auction

The prospect of selling your possessions at auction for the first time can be a daunting one if you don’t know what to expect. Here at Potteries Auctions, we host regular auctions both in-person across our two saleroom sites as well as online, that allow you to access an incredible audience of eager bidders and …

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Want to Try Timed Auction Buying But Too Afraid? Here’s What to Expect

The prospect of bidding on an item in your first timed auction can be a daunting one if you don’t know what to expect. Here at Potteries Auctions, we host regular timed online auctions that allow you to access an incredible range of auctions right at your fingertips, and bid from the comfort of your …

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Changes to our Auction Schedules

We’re excited to let you know what’s coming soon, plus a few changes we’re making! Let’s take a look at our upcoming auctions, starting from April. Silverdale Auctions Starting with our Silverdale Antique & Collectors auction, sales will take place on the second Friday of every month from 10am. The saleroom will also be open …

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How Do Timed Auctions Work? And How Do You Bid on Them?

As we’re holding a timed auction over the Christmas period, here’s a handy guide to better inform anyone unfamiliar with the process of a timed auction, as well as how to bid on a timed auction with us. What is a timed auction, and how does it work? A timed auction takes place entirely online, with …

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A Guide To Getting A Professional Valuation On House Contents For Insurance

At Potteries Auctions, we can prepare specialist written valuation for items of value in your home for insurance purposes. This will give you peace of mind knowing you are adequately insured. Whether you have a few household items in your home that you know to be valuable and would like to insure them sufficiently, or …

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Call Potteries Auctions In For Your House Clearance

Potteries Auctions & Louis Taylor offer a comprehensive house clearance and transportation service, so talk to us about what’s involved. We recently shared a piece by our expert valuer Rod Gibson on his Lessons to Learn At Sad Times, a reflection on the many times he’s been drafted in to help families to wind up an …

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Lessons to Learn at Sad Times

At Potteries Auctions, we can help you and your family empty the house of your loved one, and help you to get a good price at auction for items of value. We recently put together an article that looked at how to value an estate and deal with probate and another article that looked at helping you …

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How do I bring my items to Potteries Auctions for a valuation?

At Potteries Auctions, we are experts in many styles of pottery from all kinds of era and we are well known for achieving best selling prices for Royal Doulton, Beswick Pottery, Moorcroft, Wedgwood, Wade Pottery, Royal Crown Derby, Minton, Carlton Ware, W H Goss, Clarice Cliff, Charlotte Rhead and Lladro, amongst many others. Although our name suggests otherwise, we are also well known as an auction house that …

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