The hammer price may be £100. Then add on commission, VAT and postage. The final price can be substantially more. It seems most Auction Houses are charging around 20% – 25% to buyers. Seller premiums are more negotiable. However, at a recent General Auction I bought some banknote Lots and found the commission was 33%,… Read more »

There is an increasing interest in collecting banknotes. Prices at recent auctions have shot up by some way and it is clear there are more people buying notes than ever before. It seems to me that what begins as a ‘little interest’  can develop from a hobby to a real passion. Each collector develops his/her… Read more »

I have a Somerset B343a coming soon. The note with no signature. These notes are quite hard to find on offer so this will be priced keenly. Also en route are two notes with the single digit ‘1’. Worth a look so keep your eyes peeled.

The set of four £5 banknotes with exerts from Burns’ famous poems will soon be listed on the site. These notes are now very rare and will have low matching serial numbers. For the Scottish banknote collector they will be an essential addition to any collection.

I am able to give a good opinion on the prices and values of English and Scottish notes. There is an increasing interest in banknotes but many people have no idea what they are worth. Contact me and I’ll advise accordingly. Even if it’s a tatty note, do contact me as I shall always give… Read more »

There are a number of quality Debden Banknote Sets on offer. They are all priced some way below the Book Value (EPM) so it is worth having a browse through at what is on offer. There is a great selection to cater for most tastes.

If you don’t know….ask. Simple advice and the best.  The principle of Ockham’s Razor points out that the simplest answer is more often than not correct one. It gives precedence to simplicity. If you have no idea  what your banknotes are worth, seek to have them valued. I am always happy to do this –… Read more »

I have listed four Debden Sets: C100, C102, C104, C113….all priced way below the EPM value. Have a peek at them. So many Debden Sets have been broken up to sell the notes singly….they are such superb Limited Editions.

During the coming days I shall be offering a number of Debden Sets, the C100, C102, C104 and C113. These are utterly superb and rare Presentation Folders with brilliant serial numbers. They will be offered at prices below those of other sellers. I have looked at the prices on E-bay and for sure, my prices… Read more »

Self isolation must be very frustrating for so many people of all ages. On the plus side, it gives a bit of time to browse through the banknotes on my website. With a cup of tea to hand, take your time to peruse what is on offer. There is a good variety of Scottish and… Read more »