Our Ethos

“Old style values. New style auctions”

Welcome to Atkins Auctions, your local auction house. We are based in Axminster, Devon, but we service all of East Devon, Dorset and Somerset. We regularly deal with customers from Seaton, Sidmouth, Lyme Regis, Bridport, Chard and Yeovil, as well as travelling further afield when asked. We are proud to deliver outstanding old-style values and service, coupled with new style, accessible auctions.

Traditionally auction rooms have been considered a place of mystery for a lot of people; too intimidating to enjoy the experience. Many people are confused with how the process works, presuming it to be complicated – and both buyers and sellers can be disappointed with the amount of hidden costs they incur with all sorts of added extra fees.

We want to change this! After 30 years in the antiques business we can testify to the fact that auctions are a wonderful process to be enjoyed and should be simple, profitable and enjoyable. Customers will benefit from our extensive experience in the business whilst receiving a friendly, relaxed and efficient family service.

At Atkins Auctions we offer a set 20% + VAT commission rate – for buyers and sellers – that covers everything we do. EVERYTHING. There are no extra charges, leaving our customers confident there will be no surprises or disappointments. We believe multiple added extra fees should be a thing of the past with total fee transparency you can count on.

Come browse on our viewing days and pick out that special item and own your own antique: it’s a lot of fun. Get our opinion on an item’s valuation. Let us take care of your house clearances with knowledge and speed. It’s what we know and what we love to do.

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  • One of the best in the South West!! I’ve dealt with loads of Auction houses over the last 20 years, Atkins are up there amongst the best ever! Friendly professional staff, very knowledgeable and an excellent all round service.
    I will keep using these guys for years to come
    Many thanks Phil and staff

    Gary Male

  • “As a buyer of interesting and unusual ceramics, glass and pictures, I was really impressed by Atkins Auctions. Very well run, a great atmosphere, helpful and courteous staff.”

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    Mrs Helen FitzGerald
    Axminster

  • Excellent well run auction and helpful friendly staff

    Vicci Stocqueler

  • “I am really impressed, everyone was very pleasant and helpful. I had an AMAZING result, far exceeding my expectations! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Atkins Auctions to all my friends. Thank you so much.”

    Mrs Catherine Gunstone
    Axminster

  • Great customer service. Collected very large pieces of furniture for me at very short notice. Very patient with my many questions. Prompt payment after auction. My first auction experience thank you for making it so easy!

    Sarah Steggall

  • From the detailed information of the lots, the friendliness of communication to the incredible postage care and service provided = what a wonderful team.
    I deal with a lot of auctions and I only wish that they were as thorough and considerate, many could learn an awful lot!
    I am absolutely delighted and will always look out for your lots in the future –
    Thank you very, very much and thanks in particular for spending such care in delivery for my goods.

    Mathew Webster

  • Really friendly people and a fantastic service

    Ivan Mackay

Trust. Transparency. Treasures.