The Journal

Top 10 most collectable items

By: Jess Gibson on 30-Jul-2021

Looking back over the past 18 months, it’s difficult to identify any single aspect of life that’s been untouched by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Whilst it has, of course, ...

Top tips for finding bargains online

By: Jess Gibson on 27-Jul-2021

According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word ‘bargain’ – when used as a noun – references ‘a thing bought or offered for sale much more cheaply than is usual or expected’, with ...

How to reach your target audience

By: Jess Gibson on 20-Jul-2021

Currently, we inhabit a society that is home to a number of coexisting generations – the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Each one has its own ...

Best products to resell for profit

By: Jess Gibson on 16-Jul-2021

Cast your mind back to 1994: the grunge scene was winding down and being steadily replaced by Brit pop and Hip Hop; Nelson Mandela was about to make history in the first ...

Why you should buy from online auctions

By: Jess Gibson on 13-Jul-2021

Over half a century ago, the only way to purchase goods was to don your best clothes, arm yourself with bags, and head into town to browse the shops.

How we can help you sell online

By: Jess Gibson on 9-Jul-2021

It seems as though the need for bricks-and-mortar stores is slowly diminishing, with a huge focus being placed on online retail services and an emphasis upon sustainable, ...

The best place to find low-cost trade supplies

By: Jess Gibson on 6-Jul-2021

Starting a business from scratch, or growing an existing business, can be both tricky AND exciting. You’d assume that, if you’re already in possession of a particular skill or ...

Buyer’s Guide: Electricals

By: Jess Gibson on 2-Jul-2021

Whether you’re in the market for electronic devices, domestic appliances, power tools or exercise equipment, it’s fair to say that the cost of such items can sometimes make it ...

How to buy and resell at auction

By: Jess Gibson on 29-Jun-2021

If you’re pretty savvy and have an eye for a bargain, or you enjoy purchasing items for the purpose of fixing them up, then you’ll most likely have thought about how you can ...

The best place to find low-cost machinery

By: Jess Gibson on 25-Jun-2021

Are you a business owner looking for quality, second-hand piece of machinery to help you to expand your business? Do you consider yourself as a DIY-lover, who would rather take ...

Selling at auction: Dos and Don’ts

By: Jess Gibson on 22-Jun-2021

Auctions can be a hugely exciting endeavour, whether you’re buying for the first or twentieth time, are an experienced seller, or a relative newbie in the game. The sheer ...

Buyer's Guide: Collectables

By: Jess Gibson on 18-Jun-2021

In some way or another, most people are collectors (and no, we don’t want you to confuse ‘collector’ with ‘hoarder’ – the two things are very different, indeed). Whether you’ve ...

How to grow your business online

By: Jess Gibson on 15-Jun-2021

In an age where it seems like every Tom, Dick, and Harry is embarking upon their own business venture, it can feel like there’s barely any room to enter the business market ...

Refurbishing products for resale

By: Jess Gibson on 11-Jun-2021

Whether you employ your love of vintage and antique items to refurbish and upcycle them for the purpose of reselling via auctions as a business model, or you simply have a ...

Buyer’s guide: art

By: Jess Gibson on 8-Jun-2021

Building personal art collections is a tradition that dates back to ancient times, with pharaohs in Egypt gathering the art they not only deemed special, but that also ...

How to make money from online auctions

By: Jess Gibson on 2-Jun-2021

If you’re looking to make some extra money, or start your own business buying and selling, online auctions are a great avenue for you to take and there are plenty of savvy ...

How to get that luxury home look for less

By: Jess Gibson on 28-May-2021

When you see the word luxury used to describe interiors, for many it means beautiful materials and on-trend colours, for others it can conjure up a scene of opulence with ...

How to buy antiques from online auctions

By: Jess Gibson on 25-May-2021

Whether you’re redecorating your home, adding to your collection, or buying to resell, purchasing antiques at auction is an exciting experience.

How do retail returns auctions work?

By: Jess Gibson on 21-May-2021

The past year has been…unusual, to say the least. And, funnily enough, we aren’t referring to the explosion of online memes surrounding Matt Hancock’s conduct in the media, or ...

How to buy from online auctions

By: Jess Gibson on 19-May-2021

Buying from an online auction is an exciting experience, where you can find anything and everything, from rare, valuable luxury watches, to pallets of raw customer returns.