Dealing in antiques, jewellery, art, household & specialist auctions, with collection and delivery services available. Valuations & house clearances. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for the help and advice I have received since I first contacted you back in March.
Having to sell a property and dispose of the contents for a relative is not an easy task, and it was a huge relief to me the day the items for sale were collected by yourselves.It is lovely that all the items have been sold, and made quite a bit of money too. With the final sale of the year fast approaching, the momentum doesn't let up.
Having to sell a property and dispose of the contents for a relative is not an easy task, and it was a huge relief to me the day the items for sale were collected by yourselves.It is lovely that all the items have been sold, and made quite a bit of money too. With the final sale of the year fast approaching, the momentum doesn't let up.
Services
We are happy to provide free auction estimates for items you may be considering for sale. There are a number of ways a valuation can be obtained. We aim to respond within 3 working days, but during busy periods, this may take a little longer. You can visit our auction house during our opening hours to obtain auction valuations.
Drake's Auctions provide valuations for the purpose of probate, this is sometimes known as inheritance tax or house contents valuation. We can value all contents inclusive of antiques, jewellery, and other chattels. This is a very important area of the services we provide. It involves the appraisal of chattels to satisfy the requirements of probate law.
We are able to collect everything from basic large furniture, up to complex granite garden features. This is because we have access to a range of equipment & vehicles to transport all manner of items to our auction rooms. The cost of your collection is usually charged at 60 per hour. This allows for 2 team members and a van.
Professional, friendly & experienced providers of house clearances in Dartmoor, Tavistock & surrounding areas. Distance is no object. We believe everyone should receive fair market value for the contents of their property, and not pay someone to clear their house. This is because all valuables are sold at our public auction house, with a full inventory from property to sale.
Timed auctions run without an auctioneer calling out the bids - so there is no live bidding area, or livestreaming audio and video. Instead, bidding is left directly on the lot page, and there is a bidding "window". This means there is a set time period that the lot is open for bidding. Once this period of time has ended, no more bids are taken the lot is sold to the highest bidder, as long as the reserve price has been met or exceeded.
Reviews (11)
Nanette Holliday
Nov 12, 2021
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Karen Shackleton
Sep 14, 2021
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Andy Norley
Jul 08, 2021
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Martin Gegg
Feb 05, 2021
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John Rissbrook
Oct 01, 2020
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Sharon Scholes
Aug 31, 2020
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I have been really impressed with the service I have received from 'Drake's Auctions, I have mainly dealt with Rachel and Matt but the rest of the Team have also not disappointed. From the start of enquiring, to being advised and on to completion of sales and funds paid, this has been seamless and taken a lot of stress away. Thank you!
Tara Drewett
Mar 23, 2020
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Mitch Winchester
Jul 19, 2019
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Auto Boy
Aug 26, 2018
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Fantastic auction house with a variety of things on display. Extremely well run business fronted by Pete & Matt, just gets better and better, clearly the staff are passionate about their business and know how to make customers happy. I would highly recommend anyone pops along to this auction, you will not be disappointed! Adam
Yvonne Kirkum
Jul 19, 2018
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Mairead West
Jan 11, 2018
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