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Valuations
Verbal valuations are free, and you may call at the office during normal office hours for an assessment of the value of your collection.

Valuation days
From time to time we hold open days at central locations around the country where it may better suit prospective vendors to bring their collections. We also attend many major philatelic exhibitions, including Stampex twice a year and can assure you of a friendly welcome at our stand.

Catalogues
Harmers are one of very few auction houses that (for the most part) make no charge for catalogues to regular bidders. Our catalogues are splendid productions with lavish full colour illustrations and detailed, accurate descriptions. Many of our catalogues become reference material in their own right.

Free transit insurance
Harmers can insure items that you are consigning to us for auction at no cost to you. This includes from the point of transit to our offices and whilst your items are in our care. However full details must be agreed prior to despatch so that this service can be arranged.

Consultancy
Whether you need advice before embarking on a new collecting adventure, or advice on capital gains tax and how to avoid or reduce it (this tax does not apply to overseas vendors) we have the qualified advisers and the right experience to guide you. Much of our consultancy service is free, but for some services a small charge is made. Verbal valuations are free and without obligation. You may call by at anytime between 9.30 and 4.30 hours for an assessment of the value of your collection. Where valuations are for insurance, probate, family division, tax purposes or prospective sale we charge 2% on the first £25,000 of the value and 1.5% on any portion thereafter. Valuation fees are refunded (excluding V.A.T.) if sale instructions are subsequently received.

When planning for the future, whether your collection is bequeathed or to be sold on your death, ensure your beneficiary receives the full value for your estate by consulting with our estate planning team.

Valuation visits
Trips are regularly made by Harmers valuation team throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Whilst a visit fee may be charged if a special journey is required, normally visits to homes or offices are made without obligation or charge.