The Journal

Online auction safety checklist

By: Vikki Wilkinson on 9-Feb-2021

We want people to feel confident that when buying online at auction you can rest assured everything will be as smooth and as safe as possible. Before you make any commitments, ...

5 ways to find a bargain in an online auction

By: Vikki Wilkinson on 5-Feb-2021

Is it just me or are other people struggling to remember a life before the Coronavirus? We’ve all knowingly become accustomed to Zoom calls in pyjama bottoms (with a smart-ish ...

Buying furniture at auction

By: Vikki Wilkinson on 27-Jan-2021

As we’re well into our third lockdown if you’re anything like me, you’ll be wanting projects to get stuck into to while away your time at home. Personally, I’m on a mission to ...

Liquidation auctions FAQs

By: Vikki Wilkinson on 22-Jan-2021

We have lots of different online auctions which you can find here, and one of our specialities is liquidation sales. If you’ve never bid in an auction of this type here’s a ...

Buying jewellery at auction

By: Helen Marvel on 3-Dec-2020

One of the joys of auctions is the opportunity to find unique pieces that would be difficult to source elsewhere. This is particularly the case when it comes to jewellery. Of ...

Buyer’s Guide to Pallet Sales

By: Jacob Margiotta on 19-Nov-2020

It’s undoubtedly a challenging time and with whole industries under immense strain, you might be one of the unfortunate but growing group of people looking for alternative ways ...

Interview with a top seller of historical & royal treasures

By: Helen Marvel on 16-Nov-2020

We spoke with one of our long-standing regular clients, an international seller of historical artefacts, and they shared with us some of their favourite items they have had for ...

How to spot a fake: Piece of art

By: Luke Davies on 23-Oct-2020

Art can be a fantastic way to invest your money and visually pleasing at the same time. Sure popping your dosh in an ISA is excellent and watching the balance grow, ...

Buying art or antiques at auction

By: Helen Marvel on 16-Oct-2020

If you collect a particular item, style or period, it’s far easier to find what you’re looking for online, browsing from the comfort of your sofa, rather than spending your ...

How do I protect myself when buying? (no masks required)

By: Jacob Margiotta on 8-Oct-2020

The theme of protecting ourselves is one we are becoming all too familiar with – but fear not, this time around you don’t need a mask! Just some good old-fashioned common sense ...

How liquidation auctions work

By: Helen Marvel on 6-Oct-2020

Many of us dream about being our own boss but aren’t sure of where to start. If you’re thinking of changing your lifestyle and starting your own business, even just as an ...

How to spot a fake: Antiques

By: Luke Davies on 25-Sep-2020

Antiques bring joy in so many ways, the searching, the discovery, learning the history of the item and of course, the way they look. Nothing is more disappointing however than ...

How to spot a fake: handbag

By: Helen Marvel on 24-Sep-2020

If you’re looking to invest in a designer bag but without the hefty price tag of buying directly from a high-end store, getting your hands on a pre-loved version can seem like ...

Start your own business and become a reseller

By: Helen Marvel on 15-Sep-2020

Following a strange prolonged period of lockdown, working from home or being furloughed, many among us are re-evaluating how we make an income. Whether that’s an enforced ...

An interview with auctioneer David Palmer

By: Helen Marvel on 10-Sep-2020

David Palmer is a freelance auctioneer with well over 30 years experience in the auction world, having sold across a huge spectrum of auctions. We recently chatted to David to ...

How do I receive my goods?

By: Jacob Margiotta on 9-Sep-2020

Weirdly enough, unboxing videos are some of the most popular channels on YouTube. Let’s be honest, you don’t want to watch someone else experiencing the priceless anticipation ...

Watches, a buyer’s guide

By: Jacob Margiotta on 4-Sep-2020

Time is precious…

How to budget overhaul your home

By: Alice Margiotta on 20-Aug-2020

Thanks to Covid-19, many of us spent a lot of time staring at the same four walls this year. Suddenly noticing all the small imperfections in every room and quietly regretting ...

Important questions to ask before buying

By: Jacob Margiotta on 17-Aug-2020

If you’re thinking about buying from auction, you want to do it with your eyes open. It’s all about informed decision making. Here, William George give you a list of the ...

10 steps to get started as an online auction buyer

By: Helen Marvel on 6-Aug-2020

Interested in buying from one of our auctions but aren’t sure how to get started?You’ve come to the right place, as below are our top 10 steps to get you bidding and winning ...