Selling Guide

Thinking of selling an Antique or Collectable?

We provide totally free impartial and without obligation appraisal and valuation on items you may wish to sell and we visit and collect daytime, evenings or at weekends.

ACI take pride in paying excellent and very competitive market prices for most objects falling into the category of either 'Antique' or 'Collectable'

In we purchase ART DECO and ART NOUVEAU, BRONZE figurals, GOLD and SILVER coins, general GOLD and SILVER and/or COLLECTOR SETS.and unwanted or broken JEWELLERY items.

Do you have any 'Vintage' toys you wish to sell?                                                            Unmade boxed AIRFIX MODEL KITS, BRITAINS, CORGI, DINKY and MATCHBOX, MODEL RAILWAYS (equipment, parts and accessories either British or foreign made). TRI-ANG MINIC TOYS or STEIFF Teddy Bears, we purchase all these items in good condition and much more.  Payment is usually made by us immediately upon receipt of goods and payable to you in CASH or by CHEQUE, BANKERS DRAFT or DIRECT BANK TRANSFER, you decide! 

 

Please be assured we guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times.

 

  

Selling through Auction.

Finding the right Auction House to achieve the very best possible sale price is extremely important.

We understand it can be quite a daunting exercise and many people feel uncomfortable attending a live auction - whether it's to buy or sell.                                                                                                                                        

Although auctions may appear complicated in actuality they are not.                                                                               Whether you are buying or selling it is necessary a registration process is required and it's wise to familiarise yourself with auction protocols.  In some instances surety guarantees are required which can appear complicated.

Auction House fees also vary considerably depending on who you ultimately instruct.                                                 Fees you can expect to pay are known as 'Vendor Fees' typically around 15 - 20% plus V.A.T levied on the final 'Hammer Price.'   You can also expect to pay 'Lotting Fees' typically £5 - £15.00 per itemplus 'Cataloguing Fees' (fees vary considerably) should you choose to have a photograph of your item included within a sale catalogue.

If you are intending to use auctions we strongly recommend you attend various auctions on both their 'Pre-Sale Viewing' days and on actual 'Sale' Days in advance of personally selling or buying and also talk to the Auctioneers and Porters, such people are a veritable fountain of knowledge and information.

Personal Representation.

If you wish to sell or indeed purchase at auction but require complete anonymity, we're here to help.

We handle all arrangements on your behalf such as collection of your item and delivery to auction along with conducting all necessary research and choosing an appropriate Local, National or International auction house.   We will also deal with any documentation required and ensure item/s are correctly marketed and entered for sale.  We will pay all related sale fees on your behalf and should your item/s fail to sell, we will re-enter or choose another venue and arrange safe transportation etc.  Finally and most importantly, we will collect the net sale proceeds and distribute such proceeds promptly to you as required.

If you are looking to purchase a particular item at auction we can help you avoid the time constraint of personally attending.  An experienced ACI Consultant will personally attend the auction and anonymously represent you on the sale day.  Bidding (upto your agreed maximum) on your behalf and if successful make payment and deliver the goods to your door.


 

 

 

  

A.C.I 'Live' World-wide Web Auctions.

Providing another alternative and popular selling method on behalf of our clients, we personally present your item/s to a Worldwide ebay audience within our own ebay store.  We ensure your item is professionally photographed with full and detailed explanations and presented in a professional manner to attract the right buyer.  We liaise with and personally answer all potential bidder enquiries and questions and vet all potential and actual bidders, as necessary.

Upon conclusion of a satisfactory sale, we arrange collection of payment and dispatch your item/s to the winning bidder wherever they may be in the world and ensure prompt payment to you, as required.

Why not look now to view items we are currently auctioning ourselves or on behalf of our clients? 

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Take care when selling GOLD at this present time.

 

When any market rises sharply, new traders always enter the market-place.

A good example of this is the rising gold market.                                                                             New businesses purporting to be specialist and knowledgeable requesting you to send your unwanted gold purely upon trust.  As previously advised within our 'Buyers Guide' do your research BEFORE parting with anything of value.

Currently advertising on TV and National newspapers are companies inviting you to apply for an exciting sounding 'Gold Kit' (which is little more than a reply paid envelope) where you are invited to send your unwanted gold without having been given a valuation in advance.

Some companies are reluctant to provide advance valuations until they have received your gold.           You may be advised the market changes so rapidly it's almost impossible to give a current valuation.     Be advised that the price of gold is fixed twice daily at a 'A.M' and 'P.M' fix.                                       It would not be impolite of you to request a rough valuation.

If a satisfactory reply is not forthcoming, avoid dealing with such organisations and ask yourself a question before deciding to send your gold: 

"am I the kind of person who would usually trust a complete stranger with my valuables?"  

Research conducted by us has shown these types of business pay little more than 60 - 70% or lower of current market price.                                     Our advice would be to avoid such organisations unless you have satisfactorily dealt with them in the past or they are of long standing reputation with a proven track record and ALWAYS obtain a written valuation and 'offer to purchase' letter in advance BEFORE parting with goods.