Wilsons Auctions Newport raises the fashion stakes for bidders in Wales
WILSONS Auctions is the UK and Ireland’s largest independent auction company with 17 sites across its group including the recently-acquired Newport branch.
The family-owned business’ acquisition of Newport Auctions will help to expand Wilsons Auctions presence across Wales, along with its Queensferry branch in the north, and with future growth plans see the company invest further into the local area and create job opportunities.
Wilsons Auctions holds more than 1,000 auctions annually across its branches, auctioning everything from cars and vans, plant and machinery and property to general goods, as well as the more luxurious items to include; planes, yachts, gold bars, supercars, designer goods and prestigious watches.
Wilsons Auctions manages the whole asset realisation process for its clients which includes collection, valuation, storage, re-marketing and auctioning of assets.
Under the new management of Wilsons Auctions, a significant amount of investment will be made into the branch bringing fresh car stock for bidders from Eastern Western Motor Group, Moneyway and local authority vehicles.
Talking of the transition, Annmarie Jones, branch manager of Wilsons Auctions Newport, said: “Already established as one of the leading car auctions in south Wales, having previously sold approximately 20,000 used vehicles annually, Wilsons Auctions is looking to generate an enhanced experience for bidders by offering fresh new car stock in the coming months for customers and clients.
“As a result of Wilsons Auctions law-enforcement contracts, there will be further expansion for the branch, which will have a positive impact for the local community with job creations and investment. And we are delighted to facilitate the first unreserved government auction to take place at the branch on January 31,” she added.
The unreserved government auction will see a selection of luxury items go under the hammer with no reserve on Wednesday, January 31 from 7.30pm.
A range of high-value goods to feature in the auction will include handbags from Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, Prada and Gucci, men and ladies’ shoes by Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Prada, Louis Vuitton and Versace.
In addition, there is also a range of designer clothes, children’s designer footwear, electrical goods including an Xbox One, PS4 Sony Playstation, Beats by Dr Dre headphones, iPads and a black boxed gold Swarovski iPhone 5.
Physical viewing of lots will take place within Wilsons Auctions’ Newport branch on Tuesday, January 30 from 12pm to 4pm and Wednesday, January 31 from 9am to 5pm. All items will be sold as seen to the highest bidder with no reserve and lots can be viewed at any time online with additional images available on request.
Wilsons Auctions manages the whole asset realisation process for private and public sector and more than 40 law enforcement agencies across the UK and Ireland and is proud to facilitate its monthly government auctions. In recent years Wilsons Auctions has been responsible for returning in excess of £85m to government coffers.
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