Selling in Prince Castle Auctions
FREE VALUATIONS
One of Prince Castle specialists will use their expertise to gauge a realistic estimate for your item. Auction valuations are free and you can ask for one in the following ways.
By Email
Send a written description and, if possible, an image of your item to the relevant specialist. If you are unsure who to contact email customer services who will be able to put you in touch with the right person.
Valuation and Appraisal Days
Prince Castle holds regular valuation and appraisal days round the Us where specialists are available to give free opinions. Please contact us for this service.
Probate
Prince Castle is experienced at dealing with Probate items. Please contact us to make an appointment for one of our specialists to visit you and, if appropriate, the property.
CONSIGNMENT
Selecting the most suitable auction and date to sell your property
Our specialists are very experienced at placing items in the right auctions and they will advise you on the most appropriate auction for your item.
Transporting your property
You can transport the item yourself at your own expense - or we can arrange this for you at a small cost.
Agreeing sales terms
When we have agreed on the sale terms, we will give you a Receipt and Contract Form listing the details about the price at which you will be prepared to sell your item or items.
Contract and receipt for consignment
When you have consigned your goods for sale our specialist will discuss your sale requirements with you and record these on the Receipt and Contract Form.
This document is important because it is your instruction to us to sell. It is your contract with Prince castle, specifying the sale terms, and your receipt for the property you have consigned. The form carries your personal reference number for that particular consignment, in the top right-hand corner, which should be quoted in all communication concerning your sale items. At the same time we will also give you a folder containing our Conditions of Business.
CHARGES AND COMMISSION TO SELLERS
Seller's Commission Rates
Please contact the department for details.
Loss and Damage Warranty Fee
1.5% of the Hammer Price of each lot if sold, or if unsold, 1.5% of the average of the high and low estimates.
Unsold Charge
A minimum charge will be applied per lot (plus the Loss and Damage Warranty Fee as detailed above).
Sale Catalogue Images
Your item will be included in the sale catalogue. A picture is also often included although this is not guaranteed.
Illustration charges
You will only incur charges if we have agreed this with you in advance.
Web illustration charge
You will only incur charges if we have agreed this with you in advance.
Conditions
All sales are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Business as stated on the Receipt / Contract.
Advertising
Prince Catle bears all the normal costs of advertising and promotion. In some cases, however, we - or you - may believe there is a need for additional advertising. If this is the case, we will discuss it in detail with you and then plan a specific advertising campaign and put it into effect.
AFTER THE AUCTION
Auction result notification
After your goods have sold successfully, we will send you a auction result notification. This will list the individual lot(s) and the price made by each item. If you would like to know the outcome on the day, you are welcome to telephone the saleroom about an hour after the end of the auction.
Payment
Payment is made by bank transfer after the auction date, assuming that we have received full payment from the buyer. Please contact the department for more details on the timing of payments. We will also send you a settlement statement detailing the charges which have been incurred. Relevant charges are normally deducted before your settlement is prepared and sent.
Unsold Lots
There is an unsold minimum fee per lot (plus insurance as detailed above). There may be other additional charges, such as an illustration fee (see above). If you would like to re-offer your property in a future auction you can do so and should talk this through with the department. If you would prefer not to re-offer your property, you will need to make your own arrangements to collect it from us.