Selling Your Stamps

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Why sell by auction?

Simply because this is the best way to realise the top price for your stamps and coins; whether a lifetime collection, a few better items or a deceased relative's estate.
With our international mailing list, we can easily reach collectors all over the world - almost half of the material we sell at each auction is sent overseas. Buyers all over Australia and overseas have learnt to trust our descriptions and estimates as to the value of what we sell.

How do I present my collection?

Simply bring your stamps to us (or we can arrange to collect your material if travel is difficult). We will quickly assess your collection, obligation and cost-free, to determine if it's worth offering at auction - this is not a valuation, only a preliminary examination.
It is best left up to us to determine if the collection should be broken down into several/many lots or is best offered intact. We naturally photograph better single items and covers, some in colour - all part of ensuring your material sells at the best possible price.

What are your fees and charges?

We charge commission of 17½% (plus 10% GST on the commission) - a total of 19.25% on the selling price of your lots that we sell.
There are no other charges, and your cheque follows normally four weeks after the auction.

Does the whole process take long?

Not really, if you consider that it takes us about two months to prepare each auction catalogue, and about two weeks for the catalogue to be printed.
We like to send the catalogue to our potential buyers four weeks before the sale to give them time to decide on their bids.

What if I need money now?

No problem, we can advance you up to 50% of the total estimate of your material to you almost straightaway. However, there is a 1½% interest charge per month on any money you are advanced.

What if my stamps don't sell?

We sell over 90% of material in each sale. If some of your stamps don't sell we normally offer them in the next available sale at a reduced estimate.
If you want your unsold material back, we will post them back to you at our expense, or you can collect them from our office.

How do I get my stamps to you?

If you live in Melbourne or Sydney…
Naturally, it is best for us if you can bring them in. We have a trolley to carry the big lots; alternatively, a staff member can come to you to collect material by arrangement.

We make regular trips to Adelaide, Hobart, Launceston, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane/Gold Coast.