Recently, I decided to rearrange some of the rooms in my house - not just a bit of furniture moving, but a change of use. This has involved completely clearing one room so I sent some furniture, which is now surplus to requirements, to our local Auction House.
Each Saturday, there are five auctions and it is possible to buy and sell items ranging from pot plants to heavy machinery, televisions, computers and other electrical items, white goods, as well as antique and secondhand furniture, paintings, china, books and other collectable items. They also hold specialist antiques sales every month.
Many people, including myself, go to auctions from time to time, but for some people it is a regular Saturday occupation; online bidding is available, but nothing can replace the atmosphere in the saleroom - the thrill of securing a bargain and the buzz of excitement when a lot fetches far more than anyone (including the Auctioneer) expects.
Last Saturday, some of my furniture was sold and the piece for which I had been told to expect very little made more than any of my other items - we are not talking "big money" but it was a pleasant surprise!
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