How to sell at auction

We are thrilled that you are considering selling your items with us here at C&T. With over a decade of experience we have acquired a reputation for excellence recognised by our clients all around the world. With that in mind, we are confident that we can guide to finding exceptional results at auction!

Take a look through this article to learn about the whole process of selling at auction, from requesting a valuation, to receiving your final payment.

1. Request a valuation

If you’ve explored the C&T site, you may have come across this online valuation form. Your responses are sent to the relevant department specialist, who will be in touch.

For other methods of arranging a valuation, check here. 

2. Consign your item(s) 

Once the specialist has been in touch, and you've decided you want to proceed with consigning your items to auction, you just need to get the item(s) to our Kenardington office. 

Consignments can be made in person between 10:00 - 14:00, Monday - Friday, no appointment needed. Alternatively, you can post items to the address below: 

Specialist's name

C&T Auctioneers and Valuers

Unit 4, High House Business Park

Kenardington

Kent

TN26 2LF

On receipt of your item(s), a member of staff will issue a consignment form. 

Each department also attends various fairs & shows throughout the year, where they can take consignments. To see where we'll be next, check here.

3. The run-up to the auction 

This is when we get busy behind the scenes describing, photographing and promoting your lots. We proudly provide these professional services at no extra cost to our clients. 

As we approach the auction, you will receive a Pre-Sale Advice document. This document details the lot description, estimates and reserve. If you notice anything which you feel needs amending, do not hesitate to get in touch.

Now, all that’s left to do is tune in and watch your item go under the hammer! Whether in a live auction, or a timed auction, all of our auctions receive attention from collectors around the world, making for animated bidding! 

4. After the auction

As the excitement of auction day subsides, you will receive a Post-Sale Advice document, stating the hammer price achieved by your item. It is at this time that we will request any extra details from you, including bank details, in advance of making the final payment. 

Final payments are made by bank transfer 30 working days after the close of the auction, and you will receive a Seller’s Statement document stating the final amount once the payment has been made. The final amount is the total when the seller's premium of 24% has been deducted from the hammer price. The 30 day delay allows time for us to receive payments from all buyers, before passing the proceeds on to you, the vendor. 

What are the charges?

Seller's Commission is charged at 24% (20% + VAT) of the hammer price.

This charge covers all the behind the scenes work of describing, photographing, marketing and auctioning your item. Therefore, there are no surprise fees for lotting, photography, etc. charged by other auction houses.

Sell at auction with C&T 

That's about all you need to know about the process of selling at auction. If you have any further questions do not hesitate to get in touch - our friendly team is just a phone call away! 

email: equiries@candtauctions.co.uk

tel. +44 (0)1233 510050