The Team at Gildings are here to help guide you through the selling process. Our aim is to make parting with your items as painless a possible, providing professional advice to ensure we maximise and achieve the highest possible value for you. Here is a brief outline of the process.
The first step is arranging a free auction valuation.
You can book an appointment at our saleroom, attend one of our off-site days, or request a home visit for larger collections.
Prefer to begin online? Email us images and item details and we’ll provide a provisional estimate.
Once assessed, our specialists will suggest an appropriate auction estimate and, if needed, agree a reserve price with you prior to sale.
Once you've received your valuation, the next step is deciding whether you'd like to sell with us.
If you choose to go ahead, we’ll guide you through the consignment process. This begins with creating a free Gildings account, which can also be used for bidding and buying. We verify all new accounts with standard ID.
You'll receive a receipt listing your items, estimates, reserves, and any agreed charges. This forms our contract of sale and is supported by our terms and conditions.
Once your items have been catalogued and photographed, we’ll send you a pre-sale notification to confirm when they’re going to auction.
You’re very welcome to attend and watch the sale in person. If you can’t make it, we’ll send a post-sale results statement and arrange payment by direct bank transfer. This is usually within 18 working days, providing we’ve received payment from the buyer.
The statement will include a full breakdown of charges, which are simply deducted from your final total.
If something doesn’t sell, we’ll discuss re-entry or arrange collection.
Our standard commission rates apply per lot, and we’re happy to discuss tailored terms for higher-value consignments.
All charges are inclusive of VAT and are deducted from the sale proceeds.
| Fees | |
| 18% commission on £500 | £90 |
| Lotting fee | £8 |
| Total charges | £98 |
| Your Payment | |
| Hammer price | £500 |
| Total charges | (£98) |
| Payment to you | £402 |
A trusted team guiding you through the whole process
No upfront costs – fees are only deducted from the final sale
In-depth market knowledge to help maximise your return
Friendly, professional service with no surprises