SELLING THROUGH MARKETPLACE
The Marketplace catalogue fee covers:We strive to make selling your performance car or motorbike, supercar, premium classic or cherished registration through Hampson Marketplace as hassle-free as possible. You can track the sale progress online, there’s no seller’s commission to pay, no need to open your home to strangers viewing the car or bike you’re selling, and each sale makes a difference, as Marketplace supports a very worthwhile children’s charity, The Joshua Tree.
It all starts with a valuation…
To start the Marketplace selling process, complete our online form, telling us about the car, bike or registration number you’re looking to sell, and our friendly team will contact you with a free, no obligation valuation.
Once you decide to proceed, you’ll be asked to complete an entry form and pay the catalogue fee.
One fee, multiple benefits
The Marketplace catalogue fee covers:
- Entry into the sale
- Valeting and professional photographing of your vehicle
- Professionally-written catalogue description
- Displaying your vehicle on the online sale catalogue for the seven-day sale period
- Marketing activities via newsletters, social media, our website, and listings on Car & Classic, Glenmarch, BidSpotter, Saleroom and iBidder.
- Storage of your vehicle at our secure facility at Hampson’s headquarters in Cheshire
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Can I view a vehicle in person?
During the sale period, all lots will be stored at Hampson’s headquarters in Cheshire. A comprehensive selection of images for each lot will be viewable as part of the online catalogue description, but you can also make an appointment to come to our HQ and view the vehicle in person. Alternatively, you can request your own Condition Report, including a detailed video, which can be sent you via email or WhatsApp.
How do I place a bid?
Once registered, go to Marketplace to see the latest sale and place your bid on the lot or lots you’re interested in.
What if I’m outbid?
As the sale progresses through the week, if you’re outbid you’ll be notified automatically, so will have the chance to increase your bid.
Can I set my maximum bid in advance?
Yes – when you place your bid you can also indicate the highest amount you’re prepared to go to. The system will automatically bid on your half, increasing your bids as necessary as opposing bids come in, but it won’t bid beyond the limit you have set.
What is the Buyer’s Premium?
Our 7% Buyer’s Premium makes Marketplace an attractive place to ‘shop’. We’re proud to announce that we split that premium, with Hampson’s donating 1% of the hammer price of each lot to The Joshua Tree charity, supporting families affected by childhood cancers.
Motor Cars: 7% of the Hammer Price subject to a minimum fee of £600 + VAT
Motorcycles/Scooters: 7% of the Hammer Price subject to a minimum fee of £300 + VAT
Registration Numbers: 7% of the Hammer Price subject to a minimum fee of £200 + VAT
What’s the process if I make the winning bid?
If you make the winning bid, you’ll be emailed an invoice when the sale ends, and all payments will be required by no later than the following day. You will then be able to collect the vehicle from our headquarters in Cheshire and we will provide details of our secure indoors storage facility once your winning bid is confirmed.
By signing up to our marketplace and/or bidding on any lot, you agree to our terms and conditions for bidding/buying. If you are the winning bidder, a binding contract will be made between the Seller and you for the Lot on the fall of the hammer on the auction.
A copy of our latest terms and conditions are available here: