Sell With Us

 

Sell With Us

 

No seller commission. Not 10%. Not 5%. Zero.

At Clare Auction, you pay a flat entry fee per lot and nothing else. When the hammer falls, the sale price is yours. Most auction houses charge sellers between 10% and 25% commission on top of other fees. We don’t.

If your item sells for £1,000, you receive £1,000 minus your entry fee. That’s it.

 

Our Fees

We keep things simple. There is one charge: a flat entry fee per lot.

 

 

No Reserve

With Reserve

General Sale

£8

n/a

Premium Sale

£10

£12

 

All prices are inclusive. There are no hidden charges, no percentage deductions, and no small print.

 

What We Specialise In

We focus on items that attract strong buyer interest and achieve good prices at auction:

 

Jewellery, gold & precious metals. Rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, scrap gold, hallmarked silver, estate jewellery. We test and weigh all precious metal items.

Coins & bullion. Sovereigns, half sovereigns, commemorative coins, coin collections, and bullion. Strong international buyer demand in this category.

Antiques & fine art. Quality furniture, ceramics, silverware, paintings, and prints. We look for items with genuine market appeal, not general household clearance.

Vintage collectables & curios. Toys, militaria, advertising items, vintage fashion, musical instruments, and unusual items with collector interest.

 

Not sure whether your items are suitable? Get in touch. We’re happy to give you an honest opinion, and we won’t waste your time.

 

How It Works

 

1. Get a free appraisal. Bring your items to us at 4 Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk, and we’ll give you an honest assessment of what they’re likely to achieve at auction. You can also email photographs to [email protected] and we’ll give you our opinion remotely. If you have larger items or a significant quantity, we can visit you at home within 20 miles of Clare for a fee of £60, which we'll refund if lots in excess of £1000 are consigned.

2. We agree on the sale. Once you’re happy to proceed, we’ll advise you on which upcoming auction is most suitable for your items. If you want to set a reserve price, we’ll discuss what’s realistic. You pay only the flat entry fee per lot.

3. We do the work. We photograph your items, write the catalogue descriptions, and market them to our buyer base. Your lots appear on our website and across online auction platforms, giving them exposure to buyers around the world.

4. Your items sell at auction. Whether it’s a live sale in our Clare saleroom or a timed online auction, we handle everything. You don’t need to be there.

5. You get paid. Payment is made by BACS, normally within 10 working days of the sale. You’ll receive a full itemised statement showing exactly what each lot achieved.

Find out more on our How It Works Page

Not Local to Suffolk?

You don’t need to be nearby to sell with us. We regularly work with sellers from across the UK. If you’re not able to bring items to us in person, call us on 01787 827212 or email [email protected] and we’ll discuss the best way to get your items to us.

 

Handling an Estate

If you’re dealing with the belongings of someone who has passed away, we understand this can be a difficult and overwhelming time. We can help you work through what’s there, identify items of value, and sell them for the best price the market will pay. We’re straightforward and honest about what things are worth, and we’ll handle the whole process so you don’t have to.

We are experienced in working with executors and families and can accommodate your timeline. If the property is within 20 miles of Clare, we can visit to carry out an appraisal.

 

Downsizing

Moving to a smaller home often means letting go of things you’ve collected over years. Auction is a better route than most alternatives. Your items go to people who actually want them, and you’ll usually achieve more than you would through a dealer, car boot sale, or online marketplace. With no commission to pay, what you see at the hammer is what you keep.

 

Thinning a Collection

If you’re a collector looking to sell selected pieces, you’ll find we know what we’re talking about. Our Premium sales attract serious buyers who understand the value of specialist items, particularly in jewellery, coins, and antiques. We can advise on reserves and timing to get the strongest result for your pieces.

 

 

Ready to sell? Get in touch.

Phone: 01787 827212

Email: [email protected]

Visit: 4 Market Hill, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NN

 

Bring your items in for a free appraisal, or send us photographs by email. We’ll give you an honest opinion of what your items could achieve at auction, with no obligation.