Is a 30% Buyers Commission Justified?

Harry and Simon dive into the recent changes in buyers' commissions at major auction houses like Bonhams and Christie's, and what it means for buyers and sellers alike.Key takeaways:Understanding the new buyers' commission rates and their implications.The importance of transparency in auction pricing.How auction houses are adapting to rising operational costs.The role of personal service in the auction process.CONTACTmailto:thegavelandthegabble@gmail.comLinktreeYouTube / @thegavelandthegabbleInstagram @thegavelandthegabbleTwitter @GavelandGabbleTikTok @laughingauctioneerhttp://www.windsorauctions.co.ukhttp://www.lymebayauctions.co.ukABOUT THE PODCASTThe Gavel and The Gabble is a podcast hosted by Harry and Simon who, together, are lucky enough to run two provincial Auction Houses in Windsor, Berkshire and Seaton, Devon.Now we know there are lots of TV shows about buying and selling antiques and collectables but we thought followers of this podcast would like to hear about what goes on behind the scenes of an actual working auction house as we go about our daily business, the characters we meet, the things we find, and the things we wished we had never found.Famed for our slightly different auctioneering style, constant chatting on the rostrum, awful jokes. Stick with us as we bunk off to record anecdotes, interview others in the industry and basically gabble on. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating.Music from LemonmusicstudioProduction by David Burd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.