A Professional Valuation Service

For Antiques, Jewellery, Memorabilia, Toys and More

The Auction Centre provides comprehensive free valuation services for collectors, estate executors, and anyone seeking a professional assessment of their valuables. With decades’ of experience in the auction industry, our specialist valuers provide expertise across antiques, jewellery, memorabilia, toys, and collectables.

  • Our Next Valuation Day

    26th November at 9:30am

    We shall be holding a Valuation and Acceptance Day at St Thomas's Church, Peter Street, St Helens, WA10 2EB from 9.30 am to 12 [...]

Upcoming Valuation Days

The Auction Centre’s regular free valuation events are held weekly at our Cheshire saleroom and other locations throughout the North West. Valuation days offer you the chance to bring your items directly to our specialists for professional assessment.

No appointment necessary — simply bring along your antiques, jewellery, toys, or collectables and discover their potential value. Our team will provide straightforward advice about their worth and potential at auction.

Full Valuation Calendar

  • 26th November at 9:30am

    St Helens Valuation & Acceptance Day

    We shall be holding a Valuation and Acceptance Day at St Thomas's Church, Peter Street, St [...]

  • 27th November at 9:00am

    Runcorn Valuation & Acceptance Day

    A senior consultant will be available to offer pre-sale advice and accept entries for auction in [...]

  • 4th December at 10:00am

    Runcorn Valuation & Acceptance Day

    A senior consultant will be available to offer pre-sale advice and accept entries for auction in [...]

What to Expect at a Valuation Day

When you attend one of our popular free valuation days, a qualified specialist will examine your items and provide an honest assessment based on the current auction market. We provide:

A Secure and Safe Environment

Your valuable items are handled with care in our fully insured, monitored premises with dedicated spaces for private examinations.

Specialist Knowledge and Experience

Decades of auction experience from expert valuers who understand the markets; from toys and memorabilia to antiques and jewellery.

Pre-Sales Advice You Can Trust

Astute guidance about market trends, timing, and realistic pricing — helping you make informed decisions about your most precious items.

Valuations for Insurance

Detailed insurance valuations ensuring robust coverage for expensive collections and treasured possessions.

Valuations for Probate

Professional written valuation for probate requirements, HMRC compliance for items valued at £500+.

What Our Clients Say

“I would like to thank you and your staff for such excellent service . The superb packaging and swift delivery of my lots was highly commendable and communication was good at all times.”

John Martin

“Prompt and clear communications together with delivery of the ‘lot’ was very much appreciated. I can’t thank you enough for the efficient and timely service that you provided.”

Barry Denyer, Welney, Norfolk

“My lot arrived today and I have to say I am very impressed with the speed with which it was delivered. Thank you so much. I hope to bid with you again.”

Stephanie Knapp, Great Yarmouth

“Many thanks for your amazing service. Won items online on Saturday, paid on Sunday, dispatched on Monday and delivered on Tuesday. Your service from start to finish has been outstanding.”

Tim Wright

“Thank you so much. Could I just say how lovely it has been to deal with the Auction Centre – everyone is so helpful and the driver who came to pick up the stereo was so kind. Many thanks to all of you.”

Carol Mountford

Buying at Auction

Discover specialist auctions featuring antiques, jewellery, toys, and collectables. Both in-room and online bidding available nationwide.

Selling at Auction

Turn your free valuation into a successful sale with expert cataloguing, marketing and competitive seller’s premiums.