How do I bid?

Step-By-Step Auction Guide

If you're a fan of Bargain Hunt and Flog It, you'll know that Auctions are a fun and generally profitable way to buy and sell your items.

Some people may feel a little intimidated by the thought of bidding - don't be!  All you have to do is register and then raise your hand when you hear a price you like.

Charnock Auctions has had a recent business takeover and we all know how important it is to help our customers enjoy the auction experience.

Selling

Our complete service makes selling your items easy.  We offer a complete service including advice, valuation and collection if required.

Just bring your antiques and collectables anytime Monday to Wednesday between 9.30am - 2.30pm, or Thursday 9.30am - 11am, and we'll endeavour to enter them for the following Sunday's sale.  Items brought in Thursday afternoon or Friday will be entered in the following week's sale.  If you need advice on valuation, we are happy to help.

We'll give you a receipt and subject to a fee, you can protect your items with a reserve price (i.e. the minimum bid you are prepared to accept).  We charge an entry fee of £1 fee per lot to cover administrative costs.

We also post our catalogue and photographs of 'star' items and panoramic views of the sale room on our website in advance of the sale to give our buyers the chance to view and give your items the best chance of a good price.

Our fee is 12.5% of the hammer price plus VAT on commission (a very competitive rate) and when the item is successfully sold, we will have a cheque ready for collection or posting after 14days

Bidding

• Visit our website from Friday morning onwards to view our online catalogue.  You can also view from 8:00am on the day of the sale.

• Fill out the registration form at the office and we'll enter your details on our database.  Catalogues are also available from the office at a cost of only £1.

• For a one-off fee of a £1, we will supply you with a permanent number you can use every time you come.

• Raise your hand and show your number to bid on your chosen item.  If you are unable to attend, you can leave an absent bid with us and we will telephone you to let you know if you are successful.

• You can visit the office to pay for your item at any time throughout the sale (by cash/cheque with guarantee card or debit/credit card.

• We will help you collect your items for removal on the day of the sale, or you have until Tuesday to collect (later by arrangement).  If you need assistance with delivery, please ask about our charges.