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THIS IS WHAT A TYPICAL ISSUE OF GOVERNMENT AUCTION NEWS CONTAINS:
EDITOR'S NOTES
Whether your interest in auctions stems from a desire to save money, make money, or because you are a collector, you'll find our editorial equally fascinating. Our editor Stuart Maclaren offers invaluable advice, information, tips, comment and predictions relating to the auction sector. Stuart is a highly successful dealer in his own right and has been our editor for the last two years.
AUCTION-GOERS' NEWS
Summary of news stories. This will include everything from details of new sales to market trends, and from special opportunities to pick up a bargain to the latest information about Ministry of Defence auctions.
FEATURE ARTICLES
Every issue of Government Auction News carries one or more feature articles on a topic of interest. Subjects regularly covered include: bidding techniques; avoiding tax on your profits; the A to Z of buying property without capital; hidden treasures at agricultural auctions; making money from old newspapers and magazines; becoming an auctioneer; how to recognise valuable photographs; the new auction channel; the renovation and repair of antiques; and making the VAT rules work to your advantage.
AUCTION REPORTS
Our own correspondents and readers contribute to this popular column, covering everything from the big, highly publicised sales (such as the James Bond sale or the Titanic Memorabilia auction) as well as small, regional sales. Gives you first class information about prices achieved (useful for identifying auction houses to buy and sell at), types of items sold, attendance levels and so forth.
LETTERS AND QUERIES
Our panel of experts is happy to answer your queries and to provide information and advice on any subject related to buying and selling at auction. This is a free service to all subscribers.
BARGAIN OF THE MONTH COMPETITION
Every month we give away up to £100 worth of prizes to readers who have entered our competition for the very best auction-bought bargains. To enter, all you need to do is provide us with information of what you purchased, where and when, together with the cost and if relevant the amount of money you've saved - or profit you've made.
THE PROFIT PROPHET
Every issue of Government Auction News examines one or more specific opportunities for gain. In the past we have looked at everything from antique sewing machines to picture frames, from small items of silverware to auto jumble, and from writing instruments to watches. In particular, we concentrate on helping you identify specific items to look out for and the sort of prices you should expect to pay. Often we suggest items that can be picked up for a few pounds now but which we believe will be worth much, much more in the future. Where relevant we include details of specialist auctions, specialist traders, useful reading, and collectors' clubs. The Profit Prophet will have you looking at a wide range of items (old computers, office furniture, lighting, glassware, model aeroplanes, old tennis racquets and sporting equipment, etc) with renewed interest. In the auction game, knowledge is power and this column gives you the knowledge.
THE INTERNET REPORT
With the advent of online auctions Government Auction News has recently introduced a monthly Internet report. In addition to providing you with all you need to know to buy and sell on the web, we include details of other websites where particular bargains are to be found. Please note that as a new subscriber to Government Auction News you will receive a free report on trading on the Internet. You will also have FREE access to our database of internet auction sites to be found in the Subscriber Only section of this site. We would also point out that the UK government is now using the Internet as one of the ways in which they dispose of unwanted items.
THE BUSINESS COLUMN
This column is written especially for those interested in making money from auctions. It will help you to identify the best way to sell things which you have bought, will point you in the direction of profit opportunities, and will help you maximise the return on your investment. No matter how little money you have to start with (it may only be a few pounds) there are massive opportunities for gain. To earn a lucrative income as an auction dealer all you need is Government Auction News and, in particular, to read our Business Column.
FOR SALE BY AUCTION
Our comprehensive national auction listings. A large part of Government Auction News is devoted to providing you with a comprehensive listing of UK auctions. We believe that no other magazine or newspaper provides the same high quality information in such an easy-to-read format. There is no better way to locate auctions of interest - both in your own geographic area and in other parts of the country. Each entry not only covers the auctioneers' particulars (name, address, telephone number, fax, etc.) but also full details of the sales they run, together with a summary of items to be sold; viewing times; and buyer/seller's premium (where relevant). Naturally we also tell you if a catalogue is available in advance.
Government Auction News also runs a "Dial-a-Fax" hotline which as a subscriber you can use to get up-to-the-minute information about auctions in your own area.
NOTICEBOARD
As its name suggests, snippets of information of use to you in your buying and selling as well as an opportunity for readers to contact and trade with each other.
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