Autograph Appraisals and Collections
Not sure what your collection is worth?
Whether you've inherited a collection, been collecting for years, or are thinking about selling, getting the right advice can make a significant difference.
Have a collection that needs checking?
Want to understand what it's worth?
Thinking of selling but don't know where to start?
With over 30 years of experience buying and selling autographs, Garry can help you understand exactly what you have and what your options are.
From collection to valuation
Autographs are a specialist market, and experience matters.
Garry has bought and sold signatures for more than three decades, dealing with dealers and auction houses throughout the UK and overseas. This experience means he can assess your collection, identify the pieces of real interest and help separate the genuine and valuable items from those that may have little or no value.
For a proper appraisal, we need to see the items in person. This means either Garry can visit you, or you can arrange to bring your collection to him.
Once your collection has been assessed, Garry can:
Identify the items that are worth concentrating on
Help establish realistic values
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of your collection
Advise on the best way to sell
Recommend suitable auction houses or other specialist outlets
Help you understand whether selling privately or through platforms such as eBay makes sense
Selling autographs isn't simply about finding an auction house
Choosing the right place to sell can have a major impact on the price you achieve.
A general local auction house may not have the specialist buyers, knowledge or audience needed for valuable autograph material. Poor cataloguing or a lack of specialist expertise can mean an important collection is sold for considerably less than it is worth.
The right collection needs the right audience.
Garry can help you decide where your autographs are most likely to achieve their true market value, rather than simply sending them to the nearest auction house.
Get expert advice before you sell
If you're unsure what you have, what it's worth, or where it should be sold, get the collection assessed before making any decisions.