222 lovers do not look at the latest Holts Auction Catalogue

[Heym SR20]

Especially not in the Double Gun Section - this also includes single shots, falling blocks etc.

 

[Greener Jim]

There is some really nice falling blocks and doubles in there. Some of the falling blocks are estimated for less than a new Blaser R8.

Much prettier way to spend the money

 

[seibassman7]

I just looked...... Damm some very fine guns! regards sbm

 

[Whitebeard]

There is some really nice falling blocks and doubles in there. Some of the falling blocks are estimated for less than a new Blaser R8.

Much prettier way to spend the money

The Hi-wall in .225 is very nice, i think the estimate is way to low

Ian.

 

[EMcC]

The Hi-wall in .225 is very nice, i think the estimate is way to low Ian.

Estimates are always quoted too low, it garners more interest (hopefully) usually does.

 

[dodgyrog]

I've got two rifles in the auction - here's hoping they sell!

 

[sikadog]

I put 3 lots in the last auction if I had know what they would fetch after Holts had taken their cut I would not have bothered.

 

[dodgyrog]

I did a deal beforehand on the items in the last auction - not too bad

 

[Devil_Bri]

Their buyers fees are a disgrace !

 

[VIGILAIRE]

Their buyers fees are a disgrace !

They are quite high. I use their 'how much do I feel like paying' facility on the lot page which calculates how much to bid then adds commission VAT etc to achieve your chosen amount. I have been to the auction and many guns failed to meet their reserve and didn't sell on the day I was there.

 

[Heym SR20]

They are quite high. I use their 'how much do I feel like paying' facility on the lot page which calculates how much to bid then adds commission VAT etc to achieve your chosen amount. I have been to the auction and many guns failed to meet their reserve and didn't sell on the day I was there.

My view on their fees are that they are open and clear about them and they have a business to run. If you were so inclined you can quite easily add up the total value of all the goods sold at the auction. The Buyers premium (plus the sellers premium although this is no longer detailed on their website) is their gross margin. Out of that they have to cover the costs of the sales room, the staff, all the free valuations they carry out around the UK, Europe and the rest of the World, all the transport costs, all the costs of inspecting (for proof), describing and photographing each item and then entering that into the catalogue etc etc.

Because they have operating for a number of years I suspect they are making a reasonable profit - i.e. enough that staff and directors can make a reasonable living but not a lot more.

Like any business if you don't like the price, don't buy it.