Soundgas Auctions provide a fast, friendly and professional service for the sale of your musical instruments and recording equipment. We are proactive in attracting potential purchasers to our sales, and have an unrivalled marketing reach within the music industry, also including enthusiasts and collectors. Soundgas has an extensive following on Instagram and Facebook and we have a large data base of buyers, musicians and existing clients for our sales.
We are confident that you will be delighted with the service you receive and the sale price of your gear.
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How do I know what my gear is worth?
Our team can provide auction estimates prior to consignment. The simplest way is by email on receipt of images (for larger consignments an in person visit may be more appropriate).
How can I get my items to your premises?
If you cannot deliver your the items to our sale room we can recommend specialist carriers and help with collection. Any courier charges can, in some circumstances, be settled from the post sale funds by prior agreement.
What happens prior to the auction?
Prior to the auction you will receive via email the Pre-Sale Advice, which shows you the lot number, description, estimate. Any reserves must be agreed with us prior to the sale but are at the auctioneer's discretion. If there is no actual reserve the lower end of the estimate is used with 20% discretion.
What happens after the auction?
Following the auction you will receive via email Post-Sale Advice – this shows the hammer price achieved for each lot. If any lot fails to sell you will also receive a recommendation of a new estimate or advice to collect.
When will I get paid ?
After the sale you can view final hammer prices online for any lots you have consigned. A bank transfer will be sent out with a settlement statement within 28 working days of the sale (subject to Soundgas Auctions being paid for the lot) with any fees deducted in accordance with our terms and conditions.
How much does it cost to sell with Soundgas Auctions?
The standard fee is a commission rate of 15% of the hammer price with VAT payable on the commission only.
A £5.00 lotting fee (inclusive of VAT) is also payable for each lot consigned.
What if my item fails to sell?
The item will be offered again in our next auction, with a revised estimate; or you will be asked to collect; or for lower value items you may choose to donate the item to charity.
What charity do you support?
Soundgas Auctions are proud to support Map Charity; Centrepoint; Client Earth and Charity Water.
MAP Charity – The Hope Foundry Project - MAP Charity
MAP Charity is an alternative education provider working with young people who are unable to access the mainstream school system.
Give homeless young people a future | Centrepoint
Centrepoint helps homeless young people the charity support homeless young adults aged 16-25, and aim to end youth homelessness in the UK
ClientEarth is one of the world's most ambitious environmental organisations, using the power of the law to protect all life on Earth, combining thousands of individual voices into one powerful force for change
Charity: water is a nonprofit organisation bringing clean and safe water to people around the world.
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