Selling at Alnwick Auctions   

Quick, friendly and transparent - from free valuation to payment

Turn your jewellery, gold, silver, watches, coins, medals, pens, antiques and more into cash with a team that sells to thousands of active bidders all over the world every week. With two regular auctions every week, your items reach buyers fast. Book a free valuation and we’ll guide you through the process.

What we sell

Jewellery and Watches · Gold and Silver · Coins and Medals · Antiques and Curios · Pens  ·  & more.

How selling works

Free valuation

Drop in by appointment on weekdays, or call/email to book a slot with our valuer, Nigel Blagburn. We’ll assess your items, discuss estimates and advise on reserves where appropriate. (Valuations are free and there’s no obligation.)

Consign your items
If you’re happy to proceed, we take your items in, photograph and catalogue them, and place them in the next suitable auction.

Auction day
Your lots go live to our local and online bidders. You can follow results in real time on our platforms and view outcomes afterwards.

Payment
After the auction, we settle to you by bank transfer, cash or cheque (your choice). Vendor proceeds are available one month after the sale date. Our commission is 20% + VAT on the hammer price, deducted from your proceeds.

Reserves, unsold lots & charities

Reserves
If you’d like a reserve, we’ll agree it with the auctioneer in writing before the sale.

Unsold items
If a lot doesn’t sell first time, we can re-offer it in a later auction. If it remains unsold, you’re welcome to collect it or donate it to our nominated charity. We can hold unsold items for up to six months.

Why sell with us?

• Speed & frequency – Two auctions every week mean your items don’t sit around.

• Clear fees, clear timelines – Commission is 20% + VAT, and vendor payment is made one month after the sale.

• Friendly expertise – Book in with Nigel for straightforward advice and realistic estimates.

• Broad buyer reach – On-site and online exposure across our own site and partner platforms boosts results.

FAQs

What can I sell?
Most small valuables (jewellery, precious metals, watches, coins/medals, pens, antiques, cameras). If in doubt, ask — we’ll advise the best route.

Can I set a reserve?
Yes - we’ll discuss and confirm in writing with the auctioneer ahead of sale.

What are the fees?
Commission is 20% + VAT of the hammer price, deducted from your proceeds. No sale = no commission.

When do I get paid?
Vendor proceeds are available one month after the sale date, paid by bank transfer, cash or cheque.

What happens if my item doesn’t sell?
We can re-enter it for a later auction, or you can collect or donate it to charity. We can store unsold items for up to six months.

Book your free valuation

Weekday appointments available.
Call 01665 604379 
Find us: Unit 8, Station Yard, Wagonway Road, Alnwick, NE66 2NP.