We went through a period about 18-20 months ago of going to the Shanklin Auction Rooms on a monthly basis – both the antique and modern days.
Although the quality of the auction lots were very highly variable – especially on the modern days – there were quite a few items scattered around the house that came from there. What unites all of them is that they were a jolly good buy.
Knowing that you found a source of a bargain is always a bit of a dilemma. You’re torn between helping people out and sharing your source of good value buys or keeping it to yourself so you can keep getting the odd bargain when the urge arises. Clearly from writing this post, we’ve chosen the former.
As of 1 April, the Islands two auction houses, Ways Auction House and Shanklin Auction Rooms officially merged (no it’s not another April F. Ool story) and the winners will be residents of the South East of the Island as Ways will be upping sticks in Ryde and shifting themselves to Shanklin. Hurrah!
To mark the coming together of the two, they’re renaming to become …. you guessed it … Island Auctions.
The newly merged company will be holding their first auction tomorrow and Wednesday at 9 Regent Street, Shanklin and you get hold of them via their Web site or on (01983) 863441.
