The Canterbury Auction Galleries

Quite simply the best auction experience I have ever had. Customer service at it's finest. The person who gave a bad review about a vase on which the crack wasn't mentioned by the auctioneer, should realise that if you are thinking of bidding on ceramics you should ALWAYS request a condition report before committing to buy. Don't blame the auctioneer for your mistake matey. Really friendly and helpful staff, engaging auctioneer online, smart, efficient service and completely on the ball. I cannot recommend this auction house enough, and no, it's not a fake review and I don't know anyone there personally. They just really are that good Not enough people take the time to phone up and praise people for good service, or write a nice online review, but they are more than happy to write bad reviews and complain. Think on. Write more nice reviews for independent businesses. Thank you.

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Excellent thank you, very pleased. Genuine antique netsuke collection, one by a master. Superb service and friendly, efficient staff. I will definitely be buying from this auction house again.

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Porter went out of his way to accommodate me. Much appreciated.

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The auction is particularly selective in a good way and the young porters are superb, very helpful who elevate the professionalism of the auction. On a negative note IN MY PERSONAL OPINION Mr Dave Parker dont have the necessary knowledge to value antique gold and silver items..for example a George III Gold with turquoises thimble valued at 75% of gold scrap His manners leave a lot to desire..no apologies offered when he listed on auction catalogue my 870 grams Victorian Silver Chalice at a mere 300 grams..of course jeopardizing the sale.I don't like to be patronized by someone with inferior knowledge than myself(on antique gold and silver).I am banned from the auction now because i had the audacity(sic) to criticize mr Parker and threatened by solicitor.So I am happy about editing my review stating that is MY PERSONAL OPINION that \experts\should stick on their expertise instead venturing on alien fields.

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Very informative friendly staff. Interesting items always up for auction. Prompt and professorial service at all times. I will use them everytime.very pleased!! Thank you to all the staff and community at Canterbury for making the auction rooms one of my most memorable places to visit in Canterbury.

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