We have been busy converting the Tony's old auction catalogues into easy to use flip books for our silver and gold members to read in their accounts. As you can appreciate there are thousands of tools in these along with a mixture of descriptions and images. It gives those new into the antique tool market an insight into many tools rarely seen … [Read more...] about Tool Auction Catalogues Now added to users My-Account area
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Now Finalising Membership Buyers Premium Discounts
For those wondering why my focus on making this a membership website will need an explanation and hopefully in this article it will provide these answers. Auctions: Traditional auctions have always had their costs to cover and thus the reason why they have to charge commissions to sellers and buyers alike for their part of the costs that are … [Read more...] about Now Finalising Membership Buyers Premium Discounts
2021 Dawn of New Horizons
This is old News and relates to the first stage of development, we have upgraded and added a new and improved bidding system and some old content will have less relevance. Thankfully 2020 has now passed and we enter into 2021 with the fresh news that Vaccines for COVID-19 are on their way and like so many people I'm just waiting for everything … [Read more...] about 2021 Dawn of New Horizons
What has eBay ever done for the Antique Tool Market?
Here are some facts about eBay that many won't understand or have experienced, however, there are many that have! Firstly how would we know and what qualifies me to write about this? Read on and find out at the end of this article. Given that eBay UK has so many Chinese sellers lying about their actual location is never a good start and more … [Read more...] about What has eBay ever done for the Antique Tool Market?
What are Your Antique Tools Worth?
There are many factors to consider when buying Antique and collectible tools and we are regularly asked what they are worth. Normally my response would be 'whatever you can get for them' but I'll explain what I mean by this. The most important factor has always been where and by whom it is sold and to whom at any given point in time. So, let's … [Read more...] about What are Your Antique Tools Worth?
What Antique Tools to Look Out for Beyond the Obvious
In this article i'm going to highlight certain aspects of the antique tool collectors market that go far beyond the obvious. There are Norris, Stanley, Preston and Record tools collectors amongst other makers which are obvious choices due to the literature available to collectors.But there is another side that's a little bit more complicated and … [Read more...] about What Antique Tools to Look Out for Beyond the Obvious
10 Tips in Building a Good Antique Tool Collection
There are many ways to build a great collection and in many cases, it takes years of dedication to build them but has many benefits along the way.Those who are experienced will know this and will have built up contacts and friendships along the way to help them, they will also seek out new avenues and explore new territories in their quest.There … [Read more...] about 10 Tips in Building a Good Antique Tool Collection
The David Russell Antique tool Collection
Whilst I never got to meet David Russell personally due to being outside the normal selling channels, it is clear David was passionate about the historical importance and recording it for future collectors to aspire to. I have heard many stories about the auctions he attended and his determination to win 'wanted' antique tools, paying top prices in … [Read more...] about The David Russell Antique tool Collection
Antique Norris No: 28 Gunmetal Chariot Plane – Lot No: 1
The very first lot in our first auction will be a Norris No: 28 Gunmetal chariot plane in fantastic original condition with much of its original lacquer to the wedge, long original iron, and has all parts numbered. Rarely do little gems like this come onto the market, there are so few of these about in any condition let alone like this one. This … [Read more...] about Antique Norris No: 28 Gunmetal Chariot Plane – Lot No: 1
What’s the members bit all about?
Hi again, it's been a mind-blowing time bringing together the website over the past few weeks. So many aspects to consider and settings to add and test it's ridiculous but I can confirm it's getting there. Ironically not much of it can be seen from the front end but it's complicated integrating different functions to works seamlessly from the front … [Read more...] about What’s the members bit all about?