We are now accepting items for our next and subsequent auctions. These are held four times per year in March, June, September and December so, unlike some auctioneers, there’s never long to wait before we can sell your items. Email us (click here) with a brief description of the item or items you wish to enter and we can then give you an assessment.

Delivery of items for auction

Items may be delivered to us by arrangement at our address in Bedford or by post/courier if preferred. Alternatively, you may deliver to us by arrangement on auction day at Derby. We can also arrange transport to collect large collections or heavy/bulky items from most UK addresses. Once handed over to us, all items are fully insured and held in security controlled premises.

Advertising

We will advertise your items in the many specialist magazines and journals where we place monthly advertisements. We will photograph the items (we aim to illustrate 100% of the lots in the catalogue) and undertake all research necessary to provide a full catalogue description. The catalogue goes out to thousands of subscribers throughout the UK, Europe and the rest of the World. Website traffic statistics are often quoted in huge numbers that mean very little to how the site is accessed. So rather that tell you how many 100,000 hits the website has each month we will use the simple statistic that over 12,000 visits are made in a month. Your item will be guaranteed maximum worldwide exposure.

Probate & Insurance valuations

We are happy to undertake probate and insurance valuations.

Reserves

A reserve price, agreed between seller and auctioneer, will be placed on each item sold.

Commission Rate

The commission rate for most items is 12% (including VAT at the standard rate). There are no other hidden charges to pay (cataloguing, photography, storage, insurance, etc., all free), although we do make a minimum charge of £6 (including VAT) on the rare occasions an item fails to find a buyer. Further information is available on our entry form.

Entry Form

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Main Railwayana Auction

Postal Auction

Payment

Vendors will be settled by cheque within 10 days of the close of the auction.

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Railway Ticket Auctions

These are held by our associated organisation Paddington Ticket Auctions. They are “live” auctions and take place at the Royal National Hotel, Russell Square, London in January, April, July and October each year. Each auction usually comprises 500 lots and features Railway Tickets (from the pre-Grouping era almost up to the present day, and overseas), Tram and Bus Tickets as well as a good selection of luggage labels and railway letter stamps.

Please visit the Paddington Ticket Auctions website www.paddingtonticketauctions.co.uk for further information.