About Us
Welcome to AP saleroom
AP saleroom is an auction focused specifically on advertising and petroliana, in an environment geared towards providing a positive and enjoyable experience for all concerned with this fascinating hobby.
The founder Nick Joslin has been a collector of advertising and petroliana since 1973 when aged 11 he brought home an enamel sign that ‘fell off’ a derelict building in the small Devon village where he grew up.
Having bought and sold at auctions for over 30 years he often felt that things could be done better – better environment, better information, lower buyer’s premiums and seller’s commissions – all leading towards higher prices achieved, and a greater level of satisfaction from sellers and buyers alike.
To this end Nick has enlisted the help and support of friends in the hobby to ensure expert advice is available across the full spectrum of advertising niches – helping sellers appreciate the value of their consignments, and delivering transparent, high-quality information to prospective buyers.
‘We’ll take great care selling your collection’
We will work to the highest levels of integrity to earn the trust of our customers, and we are committed to providing a new level of experience from your first contact to the final moments of the auction, and beyond.
We will provide further opportunities for any unsold lots to find a new home through our ‘and the sale goes on’ section where all items featured can be bought at reserve prices.
Our service will extend beyond the auction itself to the handling, collection and safe transportation of your items. We will also create an environment that connects specialist services like restoration, framing and specialist transportation to those seeking a bit extra.
And, over and above the auction environment we will help match buyers’ wish-lists with willing sellers.
