Richard Howarth

We are one of Europe's largest auctioneers, with over 70 years'​ auction experience, we work with top retailers, distributors and manufacturers to bring well-known brands to auction. Based in Stockport just outside Manchester, we operate from over 120,000 sq ft running multiple auction rooms. • 15,000+ lots a week sold via our online auctions from 4 different auction centres. • With over 280,000 registered buyers, we cater to trade and private buyers alike. • We are able to offer free storage, handling and debranding facilities, with data wiping facilities if required. We offer an extremely discrete service whereby the brand integrity of our clients is of utmost importance. • We offer prompt payment within 7 days of sale, by bank transfer or cheque. Our clients have the option to sell with or without VAT. • We offer a fully transparent service, all costs, hammer prices and fees are meticulously broken down on a lot by lot basis with all this information being sent as after sales advice. • We have a dedicated team of 45 porters for the unloading of vehicles and collecting customer orders. No volume of stock is too large for us to process. • We have a permanent team of 20+ catalogue assistants to make sure the incoming stock is correctly described and photographed prior to sale to ensure the best possible prices are achieved • We can arrange collection and carriage of stock from distribution centres directly to our auction house. We work closely with a number of large freight companies ensuring that stock can reach us in the most cost effective manner.