Postage and packing
We offer a in-house packing and postage service to our buyers who don't live locally. The tables below show the max size and weight of each price bracket.
All the quotes below are as a guide only as certain items will require more packing than has been quoted for here. All quotes below are as a combined parcel as we charge per box and will endeavour to fit in the most economical box.United Kingdom
- All parcels will be signed for, all smaller parcels will be through RoyalMail, larger parcels through ParcelForce, UPS or RM Special Delivery depending on contents and price. If you wish a specific courier or just a packing quote, this can be arranged.
- For regular buyers we offer a storage option for combining postage on smaller items, please contact the auction house before hand
- The majority of smaller parcels will be sent through Royal Mail's Special Delivery serive which offers insurance on a majority of items. Lower value items can be sent Second Class signed for if requested.
- Refunds on postage are only issed if the courier service chosen offers insurance on purchased items. If the service that we suggest cannot offer this, please check the private courier list as they generally are able to offer insurance.
- Larger parcels maybe subject to time and material costs which is why a pre-auction quote is only an estimate and we will only send a shipping quote once packed or is small enough to be correctly estimated (Jewellery, coins etc)
| Weight | Estimate uninsured | Estimate insured (up to £500) |
|---|---|---|
| 500g | £8 | £10-12 |
| 1kg | £10 small parcel £15 medium parcel | £15 |
| 2kg | £8 small parcel £10 medium parcel | £18 |
| 10kg | ParcelForce: £18-30 | Special Delivery: £40-60 |
| 20kg | £24-40 | £60+ |
| Oversized | £45+ | Not available |
| Furniture | Courier |
Artwork
We recommend the following couriers for artwork
e: info@aardvarkartservices.com t: 01253 794673
Private couriers
w: https://proovia.delivery/ They offer instant quote through their website
We have a selection of private couriers which we can contact but can accommodate if you have your own preferred courier. We are open for collections on Monday - Friday and without prior notice all items need to be collected by the Friday following the auction