Buying at Potters Auction

Buying at Potters Auction is straightforward, whether you're joining us from across the county or across the world. Our auctions are streamed live online, allowing you to bid in real time from the comfort of your home, office or on the move.

Bid Live Online

We partner with trusted online bidding platforms, making it easy to browse our catalogues, register to bid and take part in our live auctions.

Bid with us via:

  • The Saleroom

  • Easy Live Auction

Once registered, you'll be able to bid live as the auction unfolds.

Leaving Commission Bids

If you're unable to join us live, existing clients are welcome to leave commission (absentee) bids during our viewing day.

New clients are kindly asked to register and bid through one of our online platforms for their first purchase. If you have any questions, our team will be happy to help.

Collecting Your Purchases

Lots are normally available for collection from 10:00am on the first working day following the auction.

Please note:

  • Collections are not available on auction days.

  • Our saleroom is closed to visitors while auctions are taking place.

  • To help us deliver a smooth auction, we kindly ask that routine enquiries are avoided on auction days wherever possible.

Packing & Shipping

We offer a professional in-house packing and shipping service for many smaller items, carefully preparing purchases for safe delivery throughout the UK and internationally.

Some items require specialist handling and cannot be shipped in-house, including:

  • Large quantities of ceramics or glass

  • Mirrors

  • Glazed or glass-framed pictures

  • Certain oversized or particularly fragile lots

Where shipping isn't possible, we'll be happy to recommend trusted courier services or arrange collection.

Furniture & Larger Items

Due to the size and specialist handling required, we no longer provide an in-house furniture delivery service. However, we're pleased to recommend experienced local and national furniture couriers.

Before You Bid

We encourage all buyers to familiarise themselves with our Collection, Packing & Shipping information before bidding.

By placing a successful bid, you are entering into a legally binding contract to purchase the lot and arrange its collection or delivery.

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Shipping policy

Selling with Potters Auction

Selling your items with Potters Auction is straightforward, whether you have a single item, a family heirloom, a specialist collection or an entire house contents.

There are several convenient ways to get started. You can:

  • Visit our saleroom at The Old School, Messingham with your items.

  • Send us clear photographs via WhatsApp for an initial auction valuation.

  • Arrange a home visit if you have a larger collection, bulky items or require a house clearance. Our experienced valuers are happy to visit you by appointment.

Once consigned, your items are professionally researched, catalogued and photographed before being promoted on our website and leading live online auction platforms. This gives your items exposure to thousands of bidders across the UK and around the world, helping to achieve the best possible prices.

Our specialists will advise you on the most suitable auction for your items and discuss the best selling strategy. For higher-value items, reserve prices can be agreed to provide additional peace of mind.

We pride ourselves on being honest, transparent and approachable. Before your items are entered into auction, you'll receive a full explanation of our terms and conditions, together with a clear schedule of our commission and charges, so you'll know exactly what to expect.

From your first enquiry through to prompt payment after the sale, Potters Auction is committed to making the selling process simple, professional and rewarding.