Marlow
Buckinghamshire SL7 2BS
Tel: 01628 488188 Fax: 01628 488111
An Introduction
Selling at Auction is an option that many people have never considered but the advantages can be enormous. Selling through Bosleys gives you the advantage of offering your items not just to one person but to thousands of collectors in nearly 50 countries throughout the world. The international reputation for authenticity and accurate descriptions of all the items which appear in the large colour illustrated catalogue has built a vast clientele of eager collectors keen to buy your items with confidence. Bosleys also offer the advantage of regular sales and quick settlements of accounts. Selling At Auction Menu
Consignment Of Goods
This could not be easer, items can be sent or brought by appointment to Remnantz, alternatively a fast economical overnight courier service (giving your items the least possible time in transit) can be arranged for you. Once received your items are covered by a specialist insurance policy and held in secure strong rooms. As soon as items have been examined suitable estimates will be placed on them for you in line with current market trends. Knowledgable staff can also help you place any reserve prices where appropriate. Selling At Auction Menu
Cataloguing Of Your Items
Once your goods are received by Bosleys, they are consigned to the next available sale. Often the items are unidentified and unresearched however Bosleys have probably the largest military reference library held by any saleroom and offer a free research service once items have been consigned; often this can uncover forgotten histories that can increase the value of your consignment. Great care is taken during the cataloguing to describe items accurately and if they are chosen to be illustrated, they are professionally photographed at no cost to yourself; these superb quality photographs show items to their full advantage. Selling At Auction Menu
Sale Day
Bosleys hold four regular sales a year. The large colour illustrated catalogues are despatched to international destinations up to three weeks prior to a sale, giving ample time for clients to peruse the catalogue. The sale is held in a fine Georgian manor house on the River Thames which lends the right atmosphere to your items which will be displayed and handled with great care by a team of knowledgeable porters and staff. Headdress is displayed on stands, uniforms on mannequins, medals, badges and smaller items displayed in cases; security and care of items always of paramount importance. Bosleys operates a View, Buy and Clear policy, enabling busy potential purchasers to view and purchase your items in the least amount of time. Many of the overseas clients and others unable to attend take advantage of the free confidential postal bidding service. Selling At Auction Menu
Charges
Bosleys selling commission is 15% (plus VAT) on the hammer price. An insurance fee of only 50p per £100 (min £5 per sale) will cover your entire consignment from the moment it arrives to the fall of the hammer on saleday. Unlike many other rooms there are no hidden charges. Bosleys do not charge you a lotting fee, a photography fee, an unsold fee, a research fee nor is there a minimum fee per lot. Accounts are settled promptly 14 working days after a sale assuming purchasers accounts are cleared by that day. A complimentary catalogue is supplied to vendors. Selling At Auction Menu
Estates
To many collectors what will happen to their collection after their death can be an overwhelming worry. Often surviving relatives have no concept of the true value of a collection, what to do with it or where to dispose of it. Collections or individual items can be sold off at a fraction of their true value thus cheating dependents of funds that you have amassed over the years in the pursuit of your hobby. Bosleys are pleased to offer advice and can offer a service which puts your mind at rest and ensures that your collection realises the full value for your spouse or children. Selling At Auction Menu