Selling at Auction

• Show Us: You can bring your item(s) directly to the Saleroom in Chichester. We recommend telephoning in advance.
• By Email: Digital images can be sent directly or alternatively use our 'Online Valuation' Form. 
• Home Visit: If you are unable to email images, or it is not practical to do, we can arrange for a valuer to visit your home.

AUCTION COSTS

• Commission Rate: 15% plus VAT (18% inclusive) of the hammer price.
  
• Minimum Charge: Each vendor is subject to a minimum overall charge of £10 plus VAT per consignment.
  
• Lotting Fee: Each lot is subject to an additional fee of £2 plus VAT.

DELIVERY

If you are unable to deliver your items personally we can organise transportation to the saleroom. Our carriers charge £60 per hour (plus VAT) for this service.

CONSIGNING ITEMS

We will provide a receipt when you leave any item(s) with us. This forms your contract with Stride & Son and will provide you with a unique reference number which should be quoted in any future communication. Anti-Money Laundering regulations will sometimes require us to take additional proof of identification.

TYPES OF RESERVE

• Fixed: The auctioneer will recommend a reserve to ensure the lot(s) will not be sold for less than the agreed amount.
• Auctioneer's Discretion: The lot(s) will be sold at a price which is at the discretion of the auctioneer. This means you are giving permission for your goods to be sold at up to 10% less than the agreed reserve.
• No Reserve: The lot(s) will be sold for the highest bid received on the day. Reserves below £50 will not be accepted.

BEFORE THE AUCTION

A 'Pre-Sale Notification' will be sent to you one week prior to the auction. This will confirm: your personal details; the lot number(s); the description(s); the estimate(s) and reserve instruction(s).

UNSOLD LOTS

If any lot(s) remain(s) unsold the auctioneer will recommend that either the lot is re-offered with an amended estimate and/or reserve, or alternatively we may request you to collect the unsold item(s).

All prospective sellers must familiarise themselves with our SELLER'S TERMS & CONDITIONS