Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next auction? Do I have to register in order to bid? Can I make an absentee bid? When can I view the goods for sale? Do you charge a buyers premium? Is anything suitable for auction? How do I pay for any goods purchased? Do you provide probate valuations? Can I place a reserve price on my goods? What commission do you charge? Are photographs of items for sale available? When is the next auction? Auction dates for July 2008 are as follows: 9th July 2008, 23rd July 2008 (Antique and Fine Art). Back to Top Do I have to register in order to bid? Yes. You will be required to provide your name, address and telephone number. This can either be done by email or in person on the day of the sale Back to Top Can I make an absentee bid? Yes. You can leave a note of the lot number and your bid amount together with your contact details. Telephone bids are also accepted. Back to Top When can I view the goods for sale? Viewing is the day before auction between 9.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. or on the morning of the sale Back to Top Do you charge a buyers premium? Buyers premium is charged at 15% Back to Top Is anything suitable for auction? Not all goods are accepted for auction. Please call the office in the first instance to discuss what you have to sell. Back to Top How do I pay for any goods purchased? Payment is strictly by cash or Bankers Order. The Bankers Order should be payable to S H Rowland. Back to Top Do you provide probate valuations? Yes. Please contact Simon Rowland on 07768 344132 to discuss. Back to Top Can I place a reserve price on my goods? Generally speaking reserves are not accepted on general household goods unless they are of particularly high quality and value. Back to Top What commission do you charge? Commission charges can be discussed on an individual basis with the auctioneer. Back to Top Are photographs of items for sale available? For Antique and Fine Art Sales, a selection of photographs will be published on the website. If there is a specific lot which you would like to see, please contact us to request. Back to Top