The Journal

Get that must-have gadget for less

By: Ben Smith on 6-Dec-2021

Many of you will remember that must-have toy in the late 90s – the Thunderbirds Tracy Island. No, not the one fashioned from old toilet rolls, tissue boxes and an empty cream ...

Retail Returns - FAQs

By: Ellie Hinton on 1-Dec-2021

Retail returns are one of our most regular auctions here at William George, where you'll normally find at least two of these happening every week. As well as offering the ...

How to find bargains online

By: Ben Smith on 25-Nov-2021

The smell of Christmas is faintly wafting in on the breeze, the lights have gone up in the town centre and the children are singing Frozen for the umpteenth time today. Yes, ...

Can the secondary market save Christmas?

By: Robin Gray on 23-Nov-2021

First of all, what is the secondary market?

Top tips for buying art

By: Ben Smith on 16-Nov-2021

There is no finer way of stamping your own style on a space than with a piece of art hung from the wall. Whether it’s a huge, striking canvas that dominates the area and ...

The easiest way to sell online

By: Jess Gibson on 10-Nov-2021

These days, we’re inundated with the different ways that we can earn money selling things online. Just over the past year alone, hundreds – maybe even thousands – of platforms, ...

Buyer's Guide - Retail Returns

By: Ellie Hinton on 3-Nov-2021

Retail returns are hitting new levels every day. With many people spending more and more time at home because of the Covid impact, online shopping became more popular than ever.

Buying luxury watches for less

By: Jess Gibson on 1-Nov-2021

The first timekeeping devices were devised by ancient civilisations that first observed the movement of astronomical bodies. From this, devices such as sundials were created, ...

How to find unique presents

By: Jess Gibson on 27-Oct-2021

For many, by this time of year the need to sort out who’s doing what and going where at what time on Christmas Day starts to creep into their brain. That, and what they’re ...

Top tips for creating the perfect auction listing

By: Ellie Hinton on 22-Oct-2021

Online auctions are the way forward. They’re quick, simple, and especially since lockdown, have a very large audience. Whether you’re a newbie or a regular seller, here’s some ...

Buying Guide: Jewellery

By: Jess Gibson on 20-Oct-2021

Fashion designer Michael Kors, once stated that carefully curated accessories act as an ‘exclamation point’ to any outfit, which just goes to show how instrumental they are in ...

Online auctions vs in-the-room auctions

By: Jess Gibson on 14-Oct-2021

If you’ve been thinking about auctions but aren’t sure whether to go down the in-person route or an online one, we’ve put together the pros and cons of each to help you make ...

How to make extra cash for Christmas

By: Jess Gibson on 12-Oct-2021

Once again, the festive period is edging onto the horizon. Soon, the air will be filled with the familiar sounds of cheesy Christmas tunes, gift lists will be getting long and ...

Selling at auction - FAQs

By: Jess Gibson on 7-Oct-2021

Are you interested in making yourself some extra cash? Maybe you’re looking for a way to expand your business, to take it to the next level? Or do you just need to declutter ...

Buyer's Guide: Plant and Machinery

By: Jess Gibson on 5-Oct-2021

When it comes to working with plant and machinery, the sheer size, power, and capability of the different vehicles and tools can be quite intimidating until you get used to ...

The best place to sell liquidated stock

By: Jess Gibson on 29-Sep-2021

Unless they’re trying to prove how flush with cash they are, most people love getting a bit of a bargain. This little bit of knowledge is exactly why sales and offers such as ...

Selling tips from top auction vendors

By: Jess Gibson on 23-Sep-2021

Looking to a make a little extra cash? Building a business from scratch? Choosing to recycle rather than just replace? Decluttering your space?

Buying at auction - FAQs

By: Jess Gibson on 21-Sep-2021

If you’re considering getting involved in the exciting world of online auctions, and you’re a bit of a newbie to bidding at auction, we’ve compiled a list of some of our most ...

Buyer's Guide: Cars

By: Jess Gibson on 16-Sep-2021

You may not be overly familiar with buying cars at auction but that doesn’t stop the process of buying, selling, and collecting cars via this method from being an increasingly ...

Easy ways to make extra money

By: Jess Gibson on 14-Sep-2021

Many people’s purse strings are pulled quite tight at the minute, what with ongoing financial concerns and job insecurity resulting from the global pandemic. Most of us would ...