Selling
Use our useful information to help sell your item
Nothing beats the excitement as the battle for your lot intensifies on the auction floor. At Sutton Hill Farm Country Auctions we guide you through the entire selling process; from valuation, collection and auctioning to receiving your cheque for the sale.
Getting A Valuation And Selling Your Item
We offer free valuations at our auction house here in Leicester, find out more on our valuations page. If you decide to sell you will be asked to sign a contract and we will receive, or collect the item(s) for cataloguing. The contract will specify the reserve, the seller’s commission and our Conditions of Business.
What Is The Sellers Commission Rate?
Our lotting fee is £3 per lot and 12.5% of the hammer price plus VAT. Other charges, for example, marketing will be agreed in advance.
How Do I Get The Items To The Saleroom?
We can help arrange collection of your items. The fee for this service can either be charged directly from the collection company, or deducted from your sale proceeds. Please contact us if you wish to deliver your items to us, to arrange a mutually convenient time.
How Soon Will I Be Paid?
Bank transfers and statements are sent approximately 28 days after our Collectors Sales. If you prefer, payment can be made directly to your bank but we cannot make payments to a third party, or in cash.
How Do I Find Out Sale Results?
All results will be available on our website at the end of each sale day. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss sale results.
How To Proceed If Items Remain Unsold
The seller will be notified of any unsold items. The seller can then either re-offer the lot(s) with a lower reserve in a future auction, or collect the lot(s).