Parkins Auction House Cheam

[smurfchops]

Has anyone ever sold anything at this auction house? I have a few old bits in the attic and am wondering whether to try to sell them there.

[scotman]

I imagine it would depend on the quality of the items you have and the premium charged by the auctioneers whether this will be worthwhile.

[maclarencat]

I would check out ebay first. You would see the approximate value of your items (look in completed items) Then have a word with the auction house and ask then for a rough valuation at auction. That will tell you wether you are better selling on ebay or at the auction house

[Invictas]

Please remember that the Auctioneers comission can be up to 20%~PLUS VAT!
I agree with maclarencat,sell them on ebay.

[smurfchops]

Yes I will probably do that, although some items are unsuitable for posting, i will have to ask buyer to collect. Thanks all ! By the way I have emailed Parkins (no reply) and telephoned them (no answer) so they don't seem to be much of a company anyway.

[Invictas]

smurf,
I looked at their premises in Malden Road on the Google Street Map and it looks pretty rundown.
Their webiste addy on the front of the building,www.parkinsauction.co.uk is a domain name for sale,so maybe they are not in business any more(but I could be wrong!)

[Invictas]

PS:~
I can't find them in the BT(Online) PhoneBook under Parkins in either Cheam or Sutton.

[smurfchops]

There used to be a really good auction house in Kingston on Thames, I bought loads there when I moved house, but its not there any more. I don't know of any other local auctin houses, (near Kingston, even out as far as Cobham) I used to enjoy sitting there it was a good day out.