Spink is an independent UK firm, located in London and keeping a magnificent tradition of expertise, as well as the service. This company is one of the best in philately and numismatics, offering a broad range of services and items to professional collectors and those seeking advice on choosing items, or starting their journey in the world of philately.
From January 17 to January 30, 2023, philately enthusiasts can join an electronic auction and start bidding. If you're using Spink for the first time, you need to register and download The Spink Live App from Apple store or Google play. Philatelists can choose and browse lots, based on different parameters, like lot number, closing time, value, category. which can be set up with different filters.
How to place a bid?
You can place a minimum bid, or indicate the maximum bid and then Spink Live will operate the bidding process on your behalf. It will steadily increase the price, according to the ongoing trade until it reaches the maximum. In case of an outbid, you will get an email notification with a link to the relevant lot.
At the closing time of each lot the highest bid will be the hammer price. Along with the hammer price, the buyer will also pay
- a Buyer’s Premium (20% of the Hammer Price)
- a postage charge
- card fees, if applicable
- VAT/sales tax, if applicable.
Here some interesting lots that are presented at the auction.
Iran tax surcharges stamps, qnt. 17, starting price $2,800
Set of Iranian stamps on album paper, qnt. 15, starting price $3,700
The headquarters of Spink is in Bloomsbury, London. It can be found in a beautiful, old building of the Post Office. The company also has offices in New York, Hong Kong, Switzerland and Singapore. The specialists of the company regularly visit at all the important philately events worldwide.
