Frequently
Ask Questions About Selling At Heanor |
The
following are frank, honest answers to commonly asked questions to help you decide if
you want to sell your goods at Heanor Antiques Centre. |
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I'm
just a novice at selling - does that matter?
No
- Everyone is new at something and we have experienced staff
to help price items. |
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Can
I sell anything I like?
No.
It must be second hand and considered a collectable or Antique. If you look
around the centre you may be amazed at what is collectable!
Reproduction, which can occasionally slip in is not
acceptable. |
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What
do I have to do at the centre?
Nothing.
Your rent pays for everything - staffing, rates, lighting,
heating etc. All you do is stock your stand. This can give you
more time to work. |
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How
do I get paid?
You
write your agreed name on every ticket, with price and
possible description. When an item sells your sale is written
in your sales book which is added up and paid out when
you request. (Except Lunch times) |
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How
much money will I make?
We
don't know. Some Antique dealers turnover £20,000 - £30,000
a year and some a few hundred, dependant on space rented and
stock value. |
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Should
I rent lots of space straight away?
No
- besides there are very few units to let, you need to find
your 'market' and see what sales you have. You should ideally
start by trying to make 3 or 4 times your rent before
branching out. |
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Is
my stock insured?
No.
You can get private insurance for fire and theft, but nobody
will insure for shoplifting. We have a very good surveillance
system (20 cameras) and have a very low theft rate. If it's
valuable lock it away! |
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How
much is it really going to cost me to sell at Heanor?
It
depends where you want to be. The fourth floor cabinets are
£35 The main floor cabinets are £35 to £55. and the
units are £55 to £110 a month for 6ft widths. There is commission on sales of 5%
which covers all banking costs and running costs. (Commission may be lower if you have expensive items) |
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How
long do I have to stay?
We
ask you to stay for 24 months. This will give you an
opportunity to see the full sale cycle in a year. |
| Contact: If you have any
enquires or questions you can ring during opening hours
on 01773 531181 or E-mail sales@heanorantiquescentre.co.uk
We will do our best to help. |
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Thank you for thinking of
us
Jane
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