Join as a seller
The internet has completely changed the way the antiques business works. Dealers are no longer confined to selling antiques from shops, fairs and through trade publications - business savvy operators are now turning to the world wide web to reach more customers than ever.
But it’s not enough simply to have a website. You need to get your website in front of the right customers, which means being on page one of Google for antiques-related searches. And there’s only a handful of companies that are able to achieve that.
So how can independent dealers ever hope to compete?
By joining together as part of Sellingantiques.co.uk.
| "Sellingantiques is an easy to use website - and it's well worth putting your antiques onto it. " |
| Driscolls Antiques Ltd |
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How does it work?
Sellingantiques.co.uk allows antique dealers from right across the UK to display their stock on a single website. Their antiques are then pored over by the many thousands of visitors from around the world who come to Sellingantiques.co.uk every day.
Once a buyer arrives at the site they can select the categories of antiques they wish to browse, or they can perform a keyword search to find specific items.
Antiques are initially shown as small thumbnail pictures, with 8 antiques displayed on each page. The buyer can then click on each image for further information and larger photos.
When a customers sees an item they like, they simply contact the dealer directly.
| "We have an excellent reputation, we also have had a website for 7 years but joining "Selling Antiques" has really enhanced sales and website visitors. " |
| Malcolm Eglin Antiques |
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How many people visit sellingantiques.co.uk?
Sellingantiques.co.uk is an extremely busy place, and it’s getting busier every day. The footfall is massive, with over 30,000 unique visitors to the website each week.
The success of Sellingantiques.co.uk means that individual dealers are no longer confined to selling to customers in their region. They can now sell antiques to customers right across the UK and beyond.
75% of visitors are from the UK
15% of visitors are from the USA
10% of visitors are from other countries
Click here to see how many antiques have been viewed on Sellingantiques.co.uk over the last few months.
| "I am very happy with the increased sales I have enjoyed since joining Selling Antiques. I only wish I had joined sooner! A winning formula for all. " |
| Serpentine Antiques |
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Terms and conditions of membership
1. Items displayed must be antiques
2. You must keep your listings up-to-date eg. when an item is sold, it must be marked sold.
3. You must be an antique dealer and be located or have a strong connection with the UK
4. Antique photos should be well taken. Poorly taken photos will be rejected.
5. You cannot display antiques for other dealers, you must be the seller of the items
| "Sellingantiques.co.uk continues to be a valuable and successful sales tool for my business. " |
| Richard Hoppé Fine Antiques |
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Further information about membership
Sellingantiques.co.uk has a membership waiting list in place. As more capacity becomes available, dealers who are on the waiting list will be contacted on a case-by-case basis.
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