[thor]

And fyi definitely not against covid restrictions to pick up or deliver art from or too auction houses .

[thor]

Yes indeed that is the case !!

[thor]

And if you can't travel for whatever reason Forum will arrange shipping and transport for you so please buy and sell with confidence!

[thor]

I'm not reading it anywhere im talking from experience, I've just consigned a Banksy to Forum auctions 27th January sale and the work was shipped and delivered next day, shipped by DHL and all arranged and kindly paid for by forum, so if you can't travel into London you can ship a work into the auction houses no problem, bid online and the work will be shipped out to you upon completion of sale and payment, at the end of the day it's up to each individual to decide but all I'm saying is Auction houses are still running there online sales and delivery companies are still delivering,

[topboy]

Was the artwork fully insured?

[thor]

Yes Forum took care of all the shipping and insurance costs, they were very helpful..

[thor]

We used DHL who delivered next day so I would recommend them to any member who is thinking of shipping artwork and Forum were telling me they already have a lot of rare Banksies for the Banksy only auction on 27th this month..

[topboy]

Okay. You don't happen to know the insurance company they used?

[thor]

No sorry Topboy didn't actually ask but I'm sure they may tell you if you ask them, either way all went very smoothly and DHL did a great , fast , efficient job with the shipping so would highly recommend them and Forum.

[samo]

Jan 7, 2021 22:30:48 GMT 1 thor said:

No worries folks I just consigned a Banksy Grin reaper to forum auctions 27th January auction via DHL with absolutely no problem and next day delivery , and I'm based in northern Ireland , so go ahead and ship your art with confidence because parcels etc are getting through no problem..so bid on your items without fear because the works can and will be shipped out to you upon purchase.

I'm a little bit sceptic about shipping art with confidence to the UK for Mainland EU citizens, given the current Brexit situation. Judging by the stories you read on here and in the media.
So there weren't any additional costs to pay, such as customs duty?

[ajr]

Guys, bit of common sense and don't travel at this moment. Use a door to door courier.

[thor]

No problems at all with shipping, Forum kindly covered all my costs and don't forget there is a 3 month moratorium on transition charges in and out of the EU, so please guys ship with confidence because your artworks will be shipped and on time..
Thankyou

[ricardob]

Jan 9, 2021 18:15:16 GMT 1 thor said:

No problems at all with shipping, Forum kindly covered all my costs and don't forget there is a 3 month moratorium on transition charges in and out of the EU, so please guys ship with confidence because your artworks will be shipped and on time..
Thankyou

You sound like a salesperson for Forum Auctions 😂😂😂😂

[thor]

Lol not a salesperson for Forum but just reassuring member's that the auctions and shipping services are still up and running !!!

[avec art]

Jan 7, 2021 1:34:05 GMT 1 thor said:

I recommend Forum auctions as you can negotiate zero seller's fees and they Will even provide shipping and insurance for free if required, good guys and gals to deal with and very helpful so look them up anyone thinking of selling, and also look out for Forums upcoming 'Only Banksy' sale on 27th January as there will be some great pieces coming up !!!
Best wishes and good luck with future sales everyone..

are you working for them?

[thor]

No not working for Forum but I have recently consigned my Grin reaper for sale with them on the 27th this month and they were absolutely brilliant with me.
They arranged shipping, insurance, covered all costs, and I negotiated a no seller's fee on hammer so yes I'm bloody singing their praises because they deserve it..
Thankyou and best wishes..

[Deleted]

Jan 12, 2021 16:19:01 GMT 1 thor said:

 I negotiated a no seller's fee on hammer ..

This is very handy to know. 

[mj]

Advise need from members who have consigned Banksy prints to a auction house.

Did you sent the Coa with the art work when courier picked up, or you sent later.

Also if sent later was this after the sale or before?

One last question, I live in the EU so will I have to pay any UK tax on the sale and is 5%sellers fee a lot?


Many thanks

[NOLA]

Jan 12, 2021 17:07:56 GMT 1 mj said:

Advise need from members who have consigned Banksy prints to a auction house.

Did you sent the Coa with the art work when courier picked up, or you sent later.

Also if sent later was this after the sale or before?

One last question, I live in the EU so will I have to pay any UK tax on the sale and is 5%sellers fee a lot?


Many thanks

I would always advise sending the art and the COA in different packages. Most auction houses would want it prior to sale. In this market I would not expect anyone to have to pay sellers fees....the buyers premiums are high enough. Theoretically you would pay VAT on sellers commission - but then again I dont think you should pay any! 

[mj]

Jan 12, 2021 18:05:15 GMT 1 NOLA said:

Jan 12, 2021 17:07:56 GMT 1 mj said:

Advise need from members who have consigned Banksy prints to a auction house.

Did you sent the Coa with the art work when courier picked up, or you sent later.

Also if sent later was this after the sale or before?

One last question, I live in the EU so will I have to pay any UK tax on the sale and is 5%sellers fee a lot?


Many thanks

I would always advise sending the art and the COA in different packages. Most auction houses would want it prior to sale. In this market I would not expect anyone to have to pay sellers fees....the buyers premiums are high enough. Theoretically you would pay VAT on sellers commission - but then again I dont think you should pay any! 

Thank you very much nola, will defo do that. Will also negotiate the sellers fees or shop around

[thor]

Yes always send the coa separately but before auction date as auction houses will require it..

[brookvale]

Good luck with the auction Thor, hope it goes well for you.

[robo]

I’ve bought in 2 auctions during lockdown and no problems shipping.

[JockoLad]

Which auction houses would you recommend for best results (selling) and service?

I am finally pulling the trigger and selling my Silver Flags. I’m not convinced that I will get best value selling privately considering offers that I have received recently.

[JockoLad]

Being massively selfish, I want to make as much as I possibly can.

[bob60]

Jan 14, 2021 8:11:16 GMT 1 JockoLad said:

Being massively selfish, I want to make as much as I possibly can.

As does everybody else selling a print..

[thor]

I would recommend Forum or Sotheby's as these two houses have the best records on sales and prices realised with both houses achieving record results.

[Season of Mist]

Jan 4, 2021 20:52:13 GMT 1 Rubberneck said:

O% sellers fee + percentage of the buyers premium .. of course depends what you’re selling

I wish I had known that a few weeks prior, I'm on 5% with Forum Auction now :-(

[Dive Jedi]

Jan 14, 2021 10:47:37 GMT 1 Season of Mist said:

Jan 4, 2021 20:52:13 GMT 1 Rubberneck said:

O% sellers fee + percentage of the buyers premium .. of course depends what you’re selling

I wish I had known that a few weeks prior, I'm on 5% with Forum Auction now :-(

Probably depends wether you are selling a Peckham Rock or a signed Girl With Red Balloon  

If you are selling a 200K item, I'm sure they'll be happy with a 10% cut.

[Deleted]

I was considering consigning an item last year to an auction house and played it a bit dumb to see what kind of percentage they offered. They kindly said they'd reduce their normal price of 20% down to 15%. Needless to say I decided against consigning with them!