As one of the UK's leading specialist auction houses, C&T has the experience to make selling at auction as smooth and as successful as possible for you.
C&T runs a varied auction calendar, comprised of timed and live format online auctions, which gather notable interest from bidders around the world. Consign now to reap the benefits of an experienced team, interested market and international reach.
How to sell at auction:
Step 1 - Receive a Valuation
It's never been easier to get a complimentary, no-obligation auction valuation. Please note, our specialists are only able to offer estimates for items they deem as suitable for sale within the current market.
- Complete this online valuation form, this simple form should take no more than 5 minutes to complete and will put you in direct contact with the right person.
- Contact the specialist directly. Visit our Meet the Team page to
- Not sure who to contact? Send the item details, along with 2-3 images to our office team.
One of our specialists will review your enquiry and provide preliminary estimates for auction-suitable items within 15 working days.
Step 2 - Send us your Item
Once you've received a valuation and are happy to move ahead with entering your item into auction, the next step is getting your item to us.
Come down to the C&T office, found here. Consignments can be made any time Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 16:00, no appointment needed. One of the team will fill out a consignment form with you.
If it's not practical to come by in person, you can post your item. On receipt of your item, the specialist will send a Consignment Receipt via email. Address any consignments to:
Specialist's name
C&T Auctioneers and Valuers
Unit 4, High House Business Park
Kenardington
Kent
TN26 2LF
Throughout the year, C&T exhibits at various fairs and shows across the UK, Europe and the USA. We are more than happy to take consignments at these events. Head to the Fairs & Shows page to see where we'll be next.
Step 3 - Cataloguing & Promotion
At this point you can put your feet up and our team will get busy cataloguing and promoting items. Each of our specialist departments is manned by a team of experts, who take every care to accurately represent each item at auction. We also have each item professionally photographed to show them off at their best.
For many of our auctions, we send printed promotional catalogues/brochures to our database of clients, which includes international and national collectors! With the growth in internet promotion, we may select your item to have its own promotional campaign; this will include social media coverage through our Facebook, Instagram & our Youtube channel. We also often have national and international newspaper, magazine & TV coverage of lots sold through our auctions.
All of these services come at no extra cost. We pride ourselves on providing an exemplary professional service with no hidden costs.
Step 4 - Watch your Lot at Auction
Prior to the auction, you will receive a Pre-Sale Advice document, which will confirm the date that your lot will be going under the hammer.
If your lot has been entered into a live auction, you can watch your item go under the hammer on the day via our livestream!
Alternatively, if your item is entered into one of our timed auctions, you can watch the bidding as it takes place over a couple if weeks. Be sure to tune in as the auction begins to close, because this is when the competitive bidding really kicks in! You can learn more about our timed auctions here.
Step 5 - Post Auction
In the days following the sale you will receive a Post-Sale Advice document detailing how your lot performed at auction.
Once we have received full payment from the buyer, payment will be forwarded to you, less the Seller's Commission (24%). Payments are made 30 days from the sale date. You will receive a Seller's Statement document at this time to confirm the final transaction.
For more information on the process, read our post here.
Our goal is simple – to achieve the best price for you!