This book is intended for anyone who wants to find out more about auctions, and to illustrate how simple and rewarding it can be to get involved themselves through both buying and selling. It focuses on antique and collectables, however the general themes apply across all live saleroom auction formats.
My goal is to not only encourage first-timers to take the plunge, but also to help some of the part-time auction-goers to feel more confident in taking on the ‘professionals’ at their own game.
I shall take you through the steps for effective buying and selling and give tips on best practice, as well as highlighting the pitfalls to avoid.
After over ten years of trading in salerooms, I have seen numerous examples of what not to do – I’ve even done some of them myself – so hopefully my experiences will give you the tools and skills to get out there and do it for yourself.
My goal is to not only encourage first-timers to take the plunge, but also to help some of the part-time auction-goers to feel more confident in taking on the ‘professionals’ at their own game.
I shall take you through the steps for effective buying and selling and give tips on best practice, as well as highlighting the pitfalls to avoid.
After over ten years of trading in salerooms, I have seen numerous examples of what not to do – I’ve even done some of them myself – so hopefully my experiences will give you the tools and skills to get out there and do it for yourself.
