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How to sell at auctionThe Spink Experience When
you ask Spink to sell your property, you are taking advantage
of the global reach and international reputation of the company,
which was established in 1666. There are many different tools
Spink can put to work for you to ensure peak returns for your
property, including our extensive contacts with potential specialist
buyers around the world, our attractive catalogues that are
created for every sale and mailed to thousands of clients, and
promotion of sales on our web site.
ConsignmentThe procedures for selling at Spink are simple. Firstly, contact the Spink specialist in the appropriate field, such as the person who valued your item. For further details on how to arrange a valuation, click here.You can either bring your property to Spink yourself, arrange with your own shipper to deliver it, or ask for Spink to organise the shipping. We ask for property to arrive at least three months before the sale.
The reserve price is the minimum price for your item. Your item will not be sold below this price. It is confidential and is determined by you in consultation with your specialist. You will receive a contract to sign, setting forth terms and fees for services we can provide. Sold!After the auction, you will receive an after-sales advice, listing the prices at which your items sold. Ordinarily, the payment for all sold lots will be made 35 days after the sale date*. This cheque will reflect sold prices less our selling charges. *provided that all lots have been paid for by the buyerSpink is able to arrange long-term storage at competitive prices, should you require it. Auction fees include a seller's commission on the final selling price (plus V A T where applicable), as well as any expenses for shipping property to our sale rooms, insurance cover, and catalogue illustration. The seller may also incur charges for customs clearance, and testing and authentication by outside experts, if required.
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Every
item consigned to Spink is closely examined, researched, described
and assigned a pre-sale estimate in the catalogue - at no cost
to you (other than the pre-agreed commission rate) - although
a charge may be made for illustrations. We will send you a property
schedule noting the auction estimate, your sale date and suggested
reserve price.