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A Guide to Buying Second-Hand Furniture
18 March 2025
If you’re looking to refresh your home without breaking the bank, second-hand furniture is a fantastic option. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it’s also eco-conscious, offering a chance to repu...

How Do Online Auctions Work?
22 January 2025
Online auctions have become a revolutionary way to buy and sell rare and valuable items, providing a modern twist on a time-honoured tradition. These digital platforms offer convenience and access ...

Why Fire Labels Matter
04 October 2024
Fire safety is a critical consideration in every household and commercial space. Amongst the various safety measures, fire labels on upholstered soft furnishings play an essential role. These label...

PSA Grading Standards for Trading Cards
01 October 2024
When it comes to collecting trading cards, whether they be sports, Pokémon, or other popular series, the condition of a card significantly impacts its value. This is where Professional Sports Authe...

Lego Collection Worth Over £20,000 Set to Go Under the Hammer at Cullens of Surrey
24 September 2024
An extraordinary Lego collection, valued at over £20,000, is set to go up for auction at Cullens of Surrey on Sunday, 6th October 2024. Spanning more than three decades, this remarkable collection ...

10 Essential Tips for Successful Online Auction Bidding
20 August 2024
Traditional auctions have been around for what feels like an eternity - since 500 BC, to be precise - but in more recent times, an alternative way of engaging in the bidding process has come about,...

10 Auction Facts You Won’t Believe
31 May 2024
Auctions have long captivated the human imagination, serving as vibrant marketplaces where art masterpieces, rare collectables, luxurious automobiles and other sought-after goods are sold to buddin...

3 Common Issues Faced in Probate
31 May 2024
Probate is a legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is managed and distributed. While it serves an essential function, ensuring that debts are paid and assets are distributed accord...

The Best Antiques to Invest In
19 February 2024
It is no secret that the world of antiques can be an absolute goldmine, with rare finds leading the way to wealthy valuations. The UK's antique market is expanding; antique dealerships and art gall...

Past Time Costs
25 July 2016
One of the most passed-down heirlooms is the watch. This is a fairly outdated concept in the world of mini computers in our pockets but many see a watch as a mark of distinction, distinguishing the...

Astronomical Bidding War
11 July 2016
Astronomical was a cheap attempt at a Star Wars pun… you know, stars and some sort of economical type mash-up. Many writers have written about Star Wars in the past and all the best lines have been...

Pele Scores in Collectables Sale
02 July 2016
Collectables tend to call on the romance in our souls. There is little money to be made in almost all areas of collecting. There has to be something rare, something enviable, covetous, to bring peo...