Where can I get something valued?
Four Ways to Get a Free, Local Appraisal
- Attend Appraisal Day at a Local Auction House.
- Go to a Major Local Antique Show.
- Attend a Visiting Appraisal Show.
- Ask Antique Shops and Auction Houses.
- Know the Item’s History.
- Check Scope of Appraisal Before Going.
- Remember Free Appraisal Limitations.
- Selling Your Appraised Antique.
Do auction houses charge for valuations?
Valuations — Most reputable auction houses will offer a valuation service and have experienced valuers on hand to evaluate your possessions, whether they are well loved family heirlooms or oddments from the attic or cellar. The Sale valuation service is normally free of charge and without obligation.
How do I find the value of my antiques UK?
Tips for getting an accurate antiques valuation: Ensure you approach a knowledgeable, reputable organisation for valuation advice. Give the valuer a detailed description of the item, including close-up photos if it’s not a face-to-face valuation. an item’s value. Keep a record of all valuations.
Where can I take a picture to be valued?
If you suspect that your picture is valuable, take it to a specialist fine art auctioneer, such as Bonham’s, Christie’s or Sotheby’s….Sites such as:
- www.artnet.com.
- www.artprice.com.
- www.fineartinfo.com.
- www.artfact.com.
How do I find the value of old items?
Get an Appraisal While many people use local antique shops or collectable dealers to find out the value of old and/or unique items, it’s usually best to use a certified appraiser who’s accredited and meets professional and ethical standards.
What are normal auction fees?
While major auction houses (like Sotheby’s) will even charge up to 25% on items, most smaller auction houses charge anywhere between 1%-15%. The amount of the buyer’s premium will normally be clearly stated in the auction house terms and conditions.
What fees do auction houses charge?
How much does selling at auction cost? You should expect to pay your auctioneer around 2.5% of the price you get for the property and you also need to find out if there will be advertising costs.
How do I get antiques valued?
Here are our 4 top tips to help you value your antiques correctly:
- Do Your Own Research. This might sound like an obvious place to start but finding out how much your antiques are worth can take more research than you might think.
- Talk to Experts.
- Makers Marks Can Be Crucial.
- Do Not Repair or Restore.
Are there valuation days at Tring market auctions?
Valuation days are held most weeks at Tring Market Auctions. You are welcome to come along with one item or a van full and we will provide valuations and advice. Here you will find dates for all of our General Sales and Fine Art, 20th Century & decorative art sales that are planned up to 12 months in advance.
Where is the Tring market auction in Oxford?
Tring Market Auctions, under the directorship of Stephen Hearn, has an extensive purpose built auction house forming probably one of the largest and best-known auction venues of its type in the Home Counties. We are conveniently located on the edge of the Chiltern Hills 30 miles from London and Oxford.
How do I get Tring market to value my items?
Whether you have one item of jewellery or a house full of furniture and effects we provide a valuation service to meet your needs. Simply attach digital images to an e-mail and forward to us at [email protected] and we will reply by return with our opinion of values (subject to inspection).