Sell Your Jewellery: What Affects The Value of Jewellery
How To Sell Your Jewellery
The world of jewellery is vast. With numerous designers, metals, gemstones, and time periods to consider it can be difficult to know how to sell your jewellery. Fashion is forever changing, as is the appetite of private jewellery collectors.
With our expertise, we can help you sell jewellery for cash at the right price, to the right buyers, and without the high seller’s commissions that have become common in traditional auctions.
This guide aims to help you understand what affects the value of your jewellery. If you would like to sell your jewellery, get in touch for a free jewellery valuation and some no-obligation offers.
How can we sell your jewellery?
If you are looking to sell your jewellery but do not know where to start, Mark Littler Ltd are here to help. We make the selling process as simple as possible by handling all logistics and paperwork, and by providing fully-insured shipping options.
We can help you sell jewellery in two ways:
- Through a brokered private sale
- Through specialist auctions
We aim to get you the best price possible for your jewellery. We present you with all of the options for selling your jewellery so that you can make an informed decision.
Jewellery Valuation Contact Form
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What Affects The Value Of Your Jewellery?
Designer
Jewellery is made either in anonymous workshops or by well-known designers and jewellery houses. As you can imagine, pieces that are designed by famous designers or jewellery houses such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Georg Jensen will command a premium over those that were mass-produced. Pieces by well-known jewellery houses have more provenance and history behind them, making them more commercial than their fashion jewellery counterparts.
Most pieces of jewellery that were designed and made by famous designers will bear a maker’s mark, telling you who produced the item. This information is important in valuing your pieces of jewellery. The marks can be very small, and you may not be able to read them with the naked eye.
The value of jewellery can also be affected by whether or not its design is indicative of the period that it is from. For example, a brooch from the Art Deco period features a geometric pattern and bold colours, it will be more commercial than an Art Deco that shows none of the defining features of the Art Deco period.
Metal
Most pieces of jewellery are made from some kind of gold, silver, or platinum. Identifying the purity of the metal can help to determine the quality of the item. For example, gold comes in various different purities, with 24-carat gold being the purest, with 99.9% pure gold. As such, 24-carat gold items are considered of a higher purity than 9-carat gold items (37.5% pure gold).
Certain metals and purities are better suited to gem settings than others. For example, you would not set a 3ct emerald in a 9ct gold setting. Instead, you would use 18ct platinum, which is more durable than 9ct gold.
Silver and platinum also have different levels of purity that affect the value of items made from these metals. The purity of an item can be identified either through testing in a lab or through the hallmarks on the item. For example, a silver item with a full set of UK hallmarks can be called sterling silver.
Gemstones
If your jewellery is set with gemstones, there are many attributes of these gems that can affect the value of your item.
Firstly, what is the identity of the gemstone? Diamonds have always been, and remain, extremely commercial. Other stones such as tanzanite, sapphire, and emerald are also highly sought after.
Other attributes such as the cut, colour, inclusions, damage, carat weight, and clarity of the gemstone can affect the value. For example, a 1ct round brilliant natural diamond with high clarity will be more valuable than a 1ct round brilliant natural diamond with several inclusions and a chipped girdle.
There is also a disparity in value between natural gemstones and man-made gemstones. Whether or not a gemstone has been treated can also affect the value of your jewellery.
Condition
Of course, the condition of your jewellery will have an impact on value. Any dents, missing claws, scratches, etc will affect the value.
However, with jewellery, the condition of the item is more relevant to some styles than others. For example, gold is extremely malleable, and so a missing claw in a ring can be easily replaced. By contrast, items made from enamel, such as cameo brooches, can be very difficult to repair and restore.
The same can be said for different gemstones. Some gemstones are much easier to re-cut and re-polish than others.
When sending us photos of your items please be sure to include photos of any damage to the jewellery so that we can accurately assess the condition of the item.
Age
At Mark Littler Ltd we have sold jewellery from many different time periods, from the medieval Green Hammerton Ring to modern Cartier pieces. Jewellery from certain time periods is more sought after than others. For example, jewellery from the Victorian Era (1837-1901) is more sought after by collectors than jewellery from the Retro Era (1939-1950).
Whilst this is not always the case – sometimes more modern pieces command a premium, depending on numerous factors such as the designer – the age of your jewellery can be a good indication of its rarity and value in some instances.
As mentioned above, jewellery from specific periods is always more sought after if it reflects the characteristics of the particular period. For example, Art Nouveau jewellery bearing the characteristic swirls and natural motifs will be more valuable than jewellery from the same period that does not share these features.
Form
The form that your jewellery takes can have an effect on the value of your piece due to certain types of jewellery falling in and out of fashion.
As an example, solitaire rings and stud earrings are somewhat timeless. Brooches, by comparison, have fallen out of fashion in the last few decades. Brooches made of metal date back to the Bronze Age when they were used to secure woollen cloaks and tunics. They remained in fashion for a long time but eventually fell out of fashion in the 1980s due to changes in fashion trends and textiles. Today, clothes are more often made from polyester and cotton rather than from sturdier materials such as wool, meaning that the brooch pins are more likely to damage the clothing.
Of course, this is not to say that brooches are not worth much, just less commercial at this moment in time. That said, some of the most commercial brooches are from the Art Deco period and can command five-figure sums.
Rings, necklaces, and earrings are all very commercial, with specific styles commanding different premiums at different times in history.
How We Can Help You Sell Your Jewellery
Private Sale
Our brokerage service is a simple and stress-free way to sell your jewellery. We will broker the sale between you and one of our private buyers, handling every aspect of the sale on your behalf. For this service, we charge a 10 + VAT commission (12% total). This avenue is quick and easy. We will take care of everything for you.
Auction
We have built relationships with some of the country’s best specialist auctions. These industry relations help us to help you sell jewellery through the auction house that is best suited to you and your item. This is critical given the high cost of selling your items through traditional auctions. We will consign your item to the appropriate auction house for you.
Sell Jewellery: Expert Valuations
To make the process as simple as possible for you, we give you the opportunity to get your jewellery valued for free with our quick and easy-to-use valuation form.
Please provide as much information as possible about your item so that we can give you an accurate valuation.
Jewellery Valuation Contact Form
Postage Service
We make getting your jewellery to us simple.
We have a fully insured postage service. We send you specialist packing materials and instructions together with a pre-paid returns label so that you can ship your jewellery back to us quickly and safely.
For large collections and very high-value items, we also have a hand-courier service available.
Ian W.
09:26 29 May 23
Absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly knowledgeable of the whisky trade, great communicator and equally important worked hard to achieve a high sale... price. Totally professional service.read more
Ryan
08:41 25 May 23
Mark Littler Ltd helped me to sell my bottles which achieved far higher prices than auctions! Well done and keep up the good work!!... 🥳👌🏻read more
Neil K.
23:57 19 May 23
Great service from Mark and team from start to finish. Everything explained up front on process and no hard sell. Highly recommended. Thanks Mark et... alread more
Dan S.
14:23 17 May 23
I bought and sold bottles with Mark multiple times.He always delivers outstanding service, deliveries are very prompt and the bottles are protected... above the rest of the industry (auction houses/shops).I would highly recommend Mark Littler Ltd as a way of selling and buying rare and collectible whisky bottles!Also great content on YouTube educating people regaling the subject of whisky investment!read more
Toralf James MacCulloch G.
06:46 02 May 23
I recently had the pleasure of working with Mark Littler, and I must say his services as a whisky broker have been nothing short of exceptional. As... an overseas customer, I was initially unsure about how the process would go, but Mark quickly put my concerns to rest. The professionalism and dedication he displayed throughout our interactions made me feel confident and at ease.Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and transparent in his dealings, ensuring that I was well-informed along each step of the process. His communication was prompt, clear, and concise, always striving to keep me in the loop.As someone who resides outside of the UK, I highly recommend Mark Littler's services to anyone considering using a whisky broker. His outstanding professionalism, friendly attitude, and genuine commitment to his clients make him stand out in the industry.I wholeheartedly give Mark Littler a five out of five-star rating and encourage other overseas customers to trust him with their whisky investments. You won't be disappointed!read more
Robert M.
16:57 22 Apr 23
I worked with Mark for some time planning and gaining information on Whiskey barrels and how to get them to market.Mark definitely was responsive... and knowledgeable in this area.His communication and response time was very reasonable.He was very professional and it shows with the results.His knowledge of industry was very good and he offered a few realistic options when evaluating the product value and status.Being a customer based in the USA, I was a bit hesitant with any new venture, but Mark put us at ease.His company Mark Littler LTD managed all TorFX transfers which was a great help.Overall I am very pleased.read more
Nick J.
04:13 22 Apr 23
I was nervous at working with someone overseas who I had never met, but his Google reviews (and the fact he was well known to the distillery) allowed... me to entrust Mark with my business. Now it is all done, I find myself in the position to write a positive review and convince future sellers that Mark is the right person for the job.Mark was an absolute pleasure to do business with. He was knowledgeable, communicative and clearly had the right contacts to help make the transaction successful.On top of that, he is a genuine, friendly person and I really enjoyed doing business with him. I am just disappointed that the transaction is now over and I can't work with him again!Thanks Mark for all your help - wishing you, your family and the business every success.read more
Peter T.
14:20 20 Apr 23
Excellent communications throughout our successful transaction.Very professional team & really impressed with their knowledge of products from... artworks to jewellery.Hannah is the person to establish initial consultation with, prior to talking with Mark L. whose incredible knowledge about all the products he represents, is so impressive.We will certainly use Mark Littler company, again.Peter & Marjorie TATTERSALLread more
Chris O.
12:13 17 Apr 23
I used Mark Littler to sell some bottles of Whisky and the service, start to finish, was excellent. I dealt mostly with Beth who was incredibly... helpful, and quick to respond to any questions I had throughout the process. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark Littler or to use them again in future.read more
roy B.
08:08 15 Apr 23
Selling my cask with Mark Little was easy. Details of the process and the costs were explained clearly and I was kept informed as the sale progressed.
Peter P.
09:46 06 Apr 23
Excellent service from Mark and his staff in helping me sell my old bottle of whisky. They made the whole process so simple, quick response to... communications and prompt settlement of account.If only all businesses I deal with were as efficient. Strongly recommended .read more
Dafydd C.
10:14 05 Apr 23
Selling a hogshead of whisky cask, I considered a broker to be a better bet than selling through auction (with all it's uncertainties). A good... decision on my part. Excellent service from beginning to end. Mark kept in touch throughout the whole process, from the initial phone conversation about valuation (he was spot on by the way!), to talking me through the final selling stage. Completely seamless from my end. I wish I had another cask to sell! No hesitation to recommend Mark and his team.read more
Susan W.
09:19 05 Apr 23
Mark and his team could not have been more helpful when it came to selling a beloved picture that belonged to our late father. They made an emotional... task, easy, quick and were very professional. Thank you.read more
jodie R.
08:16 29 Mar 23
I reached out to Beth and the team after looking at the good reviews wanting to sell some whiskey.From start to finish very professional great... customer service smooth sailing.They picked my bottles up and kept me up to date on everything.Bottles sold I received the funds 3 weeks later.Highly recommend these guys nothing was to much trouble and was always happy to answer any questionsThank youread more
Ben S.
08:27 28 Mar 23
I contacted Mark Littler to enquire about selling several bottles I had, they provided concise and accurate information around demand and pricing. I... was then able to make an informed decision and agreed to sell the bottle through them. Once agreed the process was straightforward and handled with skill and consideration by the whole team, I wouldn't hesitate to use Mark Littler again.read more
Ian F.
20:46 18 Mar 23
Great service from Mark and his team in selling my whisky cask. Each step of the process was explained and went very smoothly to achieve a good... result for me.Thanks again.read more
Johannes W.
11:49 10 Mar 23
I sold a cask via Mark and must say he is an absolute professional. From the start of the consultation to the closure of the deal and payments... everything was perfect. If you want to sell or buy a cask I would highly recommend Mark.read more
oharalivings
15:17 05 Mar 23
Hannah helped with the whole process - from initial consultation to the purchase. We never felt under any sales pressure and thought the advice was... very professional and balanced. In an area where there are many less than scrupulous operators there was the confidence that we were dealing with a company who prided themselves on their customer service and the quality of the product they deliveredFrom our positive experience we would recommend Mark Littler LTD and look forward to interacting with them in the future.read more
Minertom
14:13 22 Feb 23
Absolutely excellent service from beginning to end. Highly recommend trustworthy company that will walk you through every step. BrilliantJason (... Wales)read more
Tom F.
17:59 26 Jan 23
Those of you who buy and sell rare whisky may have heard the name Mark Littler, I hadn't and was somewhat nervous in completing an arms length... transaction with someone I'd never met.I was completely wrong. Mark invited me to his office (and what an impressive place) and we concluded a deal on the spot. His knowledge and expertise on the subject is astounding and I would have no hesitation in recommending his serveces to anyone.read more
Lizzie D.
02:13 25 Jan 23
100% impressed with Mark Littler LTD.Mark & his team have done a fantastic job for me. Friendly, helpful, informative & not to forget profitable.I... could not have asked for anything better & would recommend this company to anyone. Great job, guys. Thank you so much for your quality service !!!!read more
Bob & Ann B.
11:39 23 Jan 23
I am delighted with the service given. I am not a collector but was given a bottle 30 years ago. I read how values have increased and found Mark... Littler. They were very knowledgeable and guided a total novice. Nothing was too much trouble and they kept me informed at every step. Excellent.read more
Jon R.
14:26 16 Jan 23
A smooth and transparent process. The sale of 6 bottles was handled by the very helpful staff (Beth and Danielle). Much better value for my bottles... than I was able to get through the well known retailers.read more
David H.
19:41 22 Dec 22
Following a recent death in the family Mark was fantastically helpful in assisting with the clearance and sale of items. The results were better than... anticipated and the salerooms that Mark selected for disposal did an excellent job.read more
Graham L.
11:35 14 Dec 22
Excellent service from the Team at Mark Littler. Kept me informed regularly of progress and no pressure to sell when offers made. Super efficient.... Thanks.read more
Sue M.
18:06 12 Dec 22
I found this company online and used them to value and sell some bottles of whisky. They provided excellent service from start to finish and I... couldn't be more pleased.read more
Richard L.
18:12 07 Dec 22
Mark Littler and his team were a pleasure to deal with as a whole from start to finish.All the concerns of going through such a transaction were... throughly addressed and assured, which provided a great deal of trust and confidence throughout the whole experience.I would have no hesitation in recommending Mark to anyone who wishes to conduct their affairs.Again, thank you Mark for all your efforts. Please continue with your professionalism.read more
David J.
13:10 16 Nov 22
I was looking to ship 4 paintings to England and have them sold there as LS Lowry is not well known where I live. Luckily I picked Mark Littler. I... worked with Hannah and she was fabulous. They found buyers before I even shipped the prints. Hannah got a price for each one which was the same as another company offered me for ALL 4. Enough said.read more
John G.
04:11 15 Nov 22
Just completed the sale of my cask through Mark Littler and with assistance from Hannah Thompson. A very efficient process which achieved my sale... expectations. Both provided a friendly and knowledgeable service and are highly recommendedread more
Nina B.
22:50 18 Oct 22
I highly recommend Mark and all his team. The service I have received from Mark with my recent transactions has been exemplary. He is professional,... knowledgable, kind, friendly and above all supportive and encouraging. He instills confidence and always goes “the extra mile”.Thank you Mark, you helped to make a personally emotional deal positive and memorable.read more
David Y.
20:15 07 Oct 22
Dealing with Beth at mark littlers was very easy. Everything done professionally and efficiently with a personal touch would recommend them to... anybody for handling sales of whisky .read more
Florence O.
15:26 09 Aug 22
A big thank you to Beth Squires for the service provided for the sale of my whiskey. From the first contact to payment it was all so seamless,... professional with communication all the way through. Highly recommended and would definitely use again. So thank you again to Beth and to Mark.read more
Jonathan R.
12:14 04 Aug 22
I would like to say that it was a highly professional and helpful service. Great communication from Mark, really helpful advice. I felt in control of... the selling process, and payment was super swift. I would definitely use again. Many thanks Mark and team.read more
Trevor B.
20:14 15 Jul 22
First class service throughout! Made the process of selling my whiskies so easy. I highly recommend Mark Littler LTD and would not hesitate to their... services again. Many thanks!read more
Basia H.
18:49 14 Jul 22
Fantastic service! The sale of my 1965 18 year old Macallan was quick and smooth. Selling a high value product of this kind for the first time can be... a bit daunting, but Beth and Hannah were extremely helpful and professional. They maintained clear communication throughout the process, answered all my questions promptly and were very reassuring. Thank you!read more
Duncan L.
09:16 08 Jun 22
I was really impressed with the service from Mark Littler. They were very transparent about the different routes available for dealing with the two... bottles of whisky I was looking to sell, and were helpful when discussing the pros and cons of each, without being pushy. (They definitely seemed to be able to offer more options than most of the other dealers I contacted.) Sending off rare bottles of whisky in the post is a scary thing, but the delivery system was efficient and very secure, and the way the contract was handled was very reassuring. I would definitely use them again if I had any bottles to seek in future.read more
Dawn P.
14:12 07 Jun 22
From first talking to Mark about selling my barrel to recieving my money he has made the whole process seamless with regular updates and any... questions answered promptly he well deserves 5 stars and i will definitely be using his company againread more
David S.
15:25 26 May 22
Mark and the team were easy to deal with and made the sale of my Whisky really easy. Excellent service and would highly recommend. The YouTube video... was an unexpected bonus.read more
Mike K
11:26 19 May 22
I used Mark Littler to help me sell two casks of whiskey and was very happy with the service and outcome. Very friendly, professional and helpful... throughout the process and they achieved a what I believe was a very good price for me. Highly recommendedread more
Julie M.
08:41 23 Apr 22
Very happy with my experience of selling via Mark Littler. I was a little apprehensive about posting my £5k bottle from Scotland. It was all very... straight forward, the packaging arrived with very clear instructions. The contract was also clearly marked for signature. I was happy with the price offered and received my bank transfer in a timely manner. I was pleasantly impressed with the communication updates provided. I would definitely recommend. Thank youread more
Denis B.
13:04 05 Apr 22
With the daunting task of selling a 17-year old barrel of Bruichladdich Whisky, I turned to Mark Littler in Oct '21. He and his team professionally... led me through the process to successfully achieving a good sale and subsequent payment of proceeds - from another part of the world. I highly recommend Mark Littler and their whisky services!read more
Mark J.
13:22 05 Mar 22
Very happy with the service provided by Mark Littler Ltd. They kept me informed throughout the whole process of valuing and selling my bottle of 1961... Macallan Whisky. They obtained a good price for a private sale. The courier service that they provided was easy and quick to use. The sale went smoothly and payment was received directly into my bank account promptly.read more
Neil S.
15:53 12 Jan 22
Having looked at several whisky sellers, Mark Littler stood out and from the outset their knowledge, professional and great service was outstanding.... My transaction was handled very expertly and when ahead seamlessly and promptly, and their communication throughout was excellent and all made for a very happy experience. I would therefore not hesitate in recommending this lovely company.read more
Ed L.
10:49 09 Jan 22
Mark is a deep expert in rare and collectable whiskies, and a real pleasure to work with. I'd thoroughly recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy or... sell investment grade bottles.read more
Judith B.
23:27 07 Jan 22
I recently sold some silver cutlery through Mark Littler. The whole process was made very easy with good communication throughout from Hannah. I was... sceptical at first that it was worth making the effort to post the items etc. but glad I did. I achieved a good price and the sale was settled promptly and in a very professional way.read more
Janette P.
12:32 22 Dec 21
Great dealing with Hannah. Very helpful and responded quickly. Would use this company again would the need arise, and would recommend Thank you... for your help and efficient service.read more
Heather M.
21:23 07 Dec 21
Mark Littler recently sold a number of bottles of unusual whisky on our behalf, and provided an excellent service from start to finish. He is very... knowledgeable and efficient, and kept us informed in a friendly way at each step of the process. His help was invaluable, and we have no hesitation in recommending Mark and his company most highly for their outstanding level of service.read more
darren L.
17:19 06 Dec 21
Very professional service...would 100% recomend to anyone wanting a valuation or selling items.the process from start to finish was perfect.keep up... the good work..read more
Gilly W.
14:10 27 Nov 21
As I am in Scotland I thought I would send my silver to auction as the easiest way to sell it. However I was wrong. I received a better price than... the top estimate I received from my auction house, paid less commission, no hidden charges, payment received in much less time, didn't have to deal with a patronising valuer, didn't have to transport it to the auction just packed it up in packaging and label sent by Mark and took it to the post office. All together a professional hassle free service. Couldn't recommend more highlyread more
Fergus G.
11:34 18 Nov 21
I was unsure of the process of selling something on-line but I needn't have worried as Mark Littler made the whole thing effortless, quick and easy. ... They provided expert advice on the options available to me and at no time tried to convince me to take one particular offer. I would highly recommend Mark Littler to anyone wishing to sell or auction an item.read more
ROGER C.
14:03 11 Nov 21
Recently had to sell a limited edition signed print . Mark and his excellent staff were from the outset efficient and professional throughout. I... would have no hesitation in recommending Mark and his company and would certainly use them againread more
David L.
22:13 08 Nov 21
I have dealt with Mark Littler on several occasions to sell both Whisky and antiques what a pleasure. First class service. Thanks to Mark Hannah and... Beth for a very pleasant experience. Highly recommended.read more
AFR S.
19:28 03 Nov 21
After spending a good deal of time researching Businesses that perform the specific services offered by Mark Littler; I am happy to have selected... them. Beth was an absolute pleasure and true Professional from start to finish. Process was painless and communication was outstanding. If in the market, you can't go wrong with Mark Littler; Great service at a fair price.read more
Mairi M.
10:28 03 Nov 21
Went to Mark to source a specific bottle of whisky. Delighted with the outcome and the service. Professional, friendly and reliable guidance... throughout the process. Absolutely trustworthy. I would highly recommend this company.read more
Mick T
11:07 02 Nov 21
Having bought a cask of whisky back in 2004 we decided that this year was the year to sell it. I approached three different brokers and it wasn't a... hard decision to ask Mark to arrange the sale for us. It wasn't only that he said he could achieve the best price for the cask but his professional manor and clear level of knowledge.To sales process was relatively simple with excellent communication throughout. He assisted us with drawing several bottles prior to sale and the logistics of moving the cask.Overall a first class service and if you are wondering he achieved slightly more than the suggested sale price. This was over three times what the first broker offered and 50% more than the second.read more
Vlad M.
10:00 29 Oct 21
Mark Litter has literally found a buyer for a bottle of Karuizawa 34 yo that I had, it was such a quick and simple selling process. I highly... recommend him and waiting to do more business with him!read more
TIM S.
15:53 28 Oct 21
As a complete novice in the world of valuable whisky, I was very pleased with how straightforwardly the private sale of my bottle was handled. I was... kept informed at all stages and the whole process from my first enquiry to money in the bank took just three weeks. A pleasure doing business.read more
Ruth R.
12:04 25 Oct 21
Mark Littler has now sold several bottles for us personally and helped us sell many more through Whisky Auctioneer. It was so helpful to get advice... and practical help with packaging all of our whisky bottles which seemed initially quite daunting. His advice and service has been excellent, and we have been absolutely delighted to deal with Mark and Hannah. I would highly recommend their services to anyone.read more
Ruari T.
18:13 04 Oct 21
Mark was both patient and professional, initially advising and then successfully selling a whisky cask. He, and his staff, talked me through the... process, highlighting both opportunities and pitfalls, with simplicity and the minimum of jargon. Mark is extremely knowledgeable on both the distillery side and the market, evident with the excellent price achieved.read more
Jane L.
16:55 20 Sep 21
Outstanding service - fast, professional, clear communication. I have never entered into a transaction like this before but Mark Littler Ltd made... everything clear, the contract was transparent, payment arrived very quickly indeed. Altogether brilliant.read more
Terry S.
09:31 15 Sep 21
Very easy and efficient service and process, very professional. All questions answered and all went exactly as outlined. Could not not have asked for... more and would wholeheartedly recommend.read more
Paul A.
18:00 03 Sep 21
I have used Mark Littler Ltd for a number of whisky cask purchases. He runs a friendly, approachable and customer-focused company, and is always... ready to help with any issues or questions. He is a charming and professional broker, and understands the market and the needs of his customers. Above all, he listens and offers sound guidance which I always pay attention to .Absolutely brilliant company to do business with, will use again and again and have no hesitation in recommending Mark Littler Ltd. Outstanding,read more
David T.
08:00 17 Aug 21
Mark recently sold two casks of mature whisky on my behalf. The service that he provided from start to finish was exemplary. His care and customer... focus was faultless, explaining every step in the process and continually updating me on progress. I would have no hesitation in recommending Mark as the perfect person to deal with your sale.read more
Emma F.
22:32 05 Aug 21
All round, Mark and his team were fantastic - so helpful, efficient and professional - a no hassle transaction with great results; highly recommended.
Colin T.
12:27 05 Aug 21
The whole experience of using Mark Litler as my broker from start to finish with the sale of my Whiskey bottle was seamless and exactly what I... wanted. No issues, no dramas, just a wholly professional service. If your thinking about using Mark to sell your items I can highly recommend his company.read more
W M.
08:11 29 Jul 21
The whole transaction with Mark Littler was excellent. The service was efficient and professional throughout and it was a pleasure to do business... with his company. I can recommend this company without any hesitation.read more
Pål Andreas D.
08:07 15 Jul 21
We wanted to buy a private whisky cask. Mark was very helpful to get a good deal done and about a year ago we became proud owners of a cask of... whisky. Just received samples. Very excited and looking forward to see how the whisky matures.read more
ROGER H.
13:08 18 Jun 21
The process was handled from start to finish with efficiency and patience on Mark's part. All questions regarding the various steps involved were... answered clearly and concisely. Many thanks!!read more
Stephen L.
12:58 01 Jun 22
Marks and Beth were superb during the sale of my whisky bottle. The communication was brilliant and their knowledge is also invaluable. Would 100%... recommend using mark little Ltd. Will be in touch again in the future. Thank you both again for your time.read more
Colin C.
10:23 07 Apr 22
Mark’s website is very easy to use. We found him informative, helpful and friendly. Selling was easy because of Mark and his staff. Would definitely... recommendread more
Denis B.
13:03 05 Apr 22
With the daunting task of selling a 17-year old barrel of Bruichladdich Whisky, I turned to Mark Littler in Oct '21. He and his team professionally... led me through the process to successfully achieving a good sale and subsequent payment of proceeds - from another part of the world. I highly recommend Mark Littler and their whisky services! David Brandjesread more
Jean H.
14:40 22 Feb 22
Absolutely fantastic service , dropped 4 bottles down to the shop , within 4 weeks two had been sold and the money in our account , no mither... whatsoever , we will certainly be selling through Mark with our remaining collectionread more
Sara M.
17:35 30 Nov 21
Very, very pleased with the company’s service selling my silverware. I had looked into selling it at auction but the suggested price and fees put me... off. It was so easy and very professional dealing with Mark Littler and I believe they got a very good price for me. Thoroughly recommend. Thank you, Hannah, for your help.read more
Annie R.
20:04 17 Nov 21
Exceptional & efficient service.
I highly recommend Mark Littler, who is extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to help me sell some... artwork.read more
I highly recommend Mark Littler, who is extremely knowledgeable and went out of his way to help me sell some... artwork.read more
Dougie W.
10:30 12 Nov 21
They were very professional at every stage of the process and I would recommend them to anyone. I don't often give a five star marking but with Mark... I would, and I would certainly use them again.read more
Roger C.
13:43 11 Nov 21
I used Mark when I had a picture for sale, Mark was very efficient and professional. i would recommend him very highly and would not hesitate to use... him again.read more
Ruth R.
11:47 25 Oct 21
When we were unsure about how to go about selling part of our whisky collection, we looked online and found that Mark had some very good... reviews.
Well having now completed the process, I can say that Mark and his whole team are absolutely excellent. We were guided through different ways to sell different bottles. Help with packaging and transport is provided, and advice on bottle values was good.
They have now all been sold, and at very pleasing prices.
Highly recommended!read more
Well having now completed the process, I can say that Mark and his whole team are absolutely excellent. We were guided through different ways to sell different bottles. Help with packaging and transport is provided, and advice on bottle values was good.
They have now all been sold, and at very pleasing prices.
Highly recommended!read more
Dave E.
19:31 11 Aug 21
It’s great when you’re in unfamiliar territory, hoping to sell a cask of whisky, and there’s someone out there who leads you through the process in a... thoroughly professional way. Mark kept me informed throughout and successfully completed the deal. I’d recommend him to anyone wishing to sell.read more
Tony W.
09:22 17 May 21
We were looking to sell a cask of Bruichladdich which we had owned for 10 years, having read excellent 5 star reviews & watched a couple of YouTube... videos, we decided to contact Mark. From the outset Mark was friendly & professional, offering great advice which allowed us to make an informed decision, at all times Mark communicated clearly & answered any questions promptly. Mark achieved a great price for our cask, I would not hesitate to use his company again so I’m very happy to recommend him with a 5/5 review.read more
Stephanie W.
09:11 29 Apr 21
I bought my husband a hogshead of Bowmore for his 30th birthday. We’ve been happily paying warehouse rental for 25 years and decided we needed to... look into next steps. The warehouse wasn’t very helpful so we started to look on the internet for a whisky broker. There appeared to be a lot of choice but Marks credentials and website information stood out from the crowd. He immediately set us at ease and so we looked no further. We have enjoyed our interactions and have felt from the start that Mark had our best interests at heart with his professional approach, transparency and personal touch. He has kept us informed along the journey which has been an exciting one. As part of the service Mark facilitated the gauging, sampling and selling of the barrel and also coordinated for us to receive a few bottles of this amber nectar for our own consumption. To top it off he achieved a fabulous price. We would recommend Mark to anyone who is lucky enough to have whisky to sell. Many thanks for your service Mark!read more
Lorna H.
12:17 15 Jan 21
I highly recommend Mark Littler if you are looking for a trusted & reputable antiques consultant.
He completed a sale for me with his... professionalism & personal service & I will happily use him again. Thank you Mark & staff., for a five star service. Lorna Hickmanread more
He completed a sale for me with his... professionalism & personal service & I will happily use him again. Thank you Mark & staff., for a five star service. Lorna Hickmanread more
John E.
11:06 04 Jan 21
I approached Mark Littler about selling my bottle of whisky. I delivered the bottle to their office and was very impressed with their setup. A price... was agreed and the contract was signed. It took about 4 months but a buyer was found and I was kept informed of how the sale was progressing, then on Christmas Eve I received an email saying the sale had been completed and the money was in my account.
I highly recommend Mark Littler if you have any unusual bottles to sell, they are the people to sell it for you.read more
I highly recommend Mark Littler if you have any unusual bottles to sell, they are the people to sell it for you.read more
Sue O.
15:46 30 Nov 20
Having recently dealt with Mark Littler I cannot recommend his business highly enough.
Friendly professional service... throughout.
Excellent company.read more
Friendly professional service... throughout.
Excellent company.read more
Lee C.
22:39 12 Nov 20
I recently approached Mark Littler Ltd to value and sell a number of bottles of Whisky left to me by my late father.
Account Manager Hannah... Thompson completed the transaction faultlessly throughout. She was quick to establish which were the highly collectable bottles and which I would just have to enjoy drinking. I had a very good idea which bottles would fetch the best price and Hannah confirmed that for me. After putting the bottles to their database of clients, I soon had a best offer which stacked up against other vendors. On accepting the offer a courier delivered all the packing boxes the following day and we dropped everything packed to the post office. Hannah confirmed receipt and a couple of days later Mark called to confirm that he had just sent the proceeds to me - All very painless!
Many companies make a lot of promises these days but never quite deliver - Mark Littler is very much the exception!read more
Account Manager Hannah... Thompson completed the transaction faultlessly throughout. She was quick to establish which were the highly collectable bottles and which I would just have to enjoy drinking. I had a very good idea which bottles would fetch the best price and Hannah confirmed that for me. After putting the bottles to their database of clients, I soon had a best offer which stacked up against other vendors. On accepting the offer a courier delivered all the packing boxes the following day and we dropped everything packed to the post office. Hannah confirmed receipt and a couple of days later Mark called to confirm that he had just sent the proceeds to me - All very painless!
Many companies make a lot of promises these days but never quite deliver - Mark Littler is very much the exception!read more
Sharon Thatcher R.
00:54 07 Nov 20
Working with Mark Littler was awesome. I‘m in the US and he walked me through every step of selling my cask of scotch whiskey in Scotland, and even... went out of his way to deliver a letter in person to the distillery since I couldn’t get ahold of them due to Covid. He made the whole process so simple for me. I would recommend him In a heartbeat.read more
Matthew R.
08:54 23 Sep 20
Mark sold my 28 bottles of macallan 18 year old! I ended up on TV and radio due to the media campaign he ran and ended up selling all bottles and got... a very good price for it!
Knowledgeable guy and easy to talk to! Will guide you through every step.
Highly recommendread more
Knowledgeable guy and easy to talk to! Will guide you through every step.
Highly recommendread more
David H.
17:02 12 Jun 20
A very professional broker, prompt and efficient with good communication throughout the deal. The process of the sale completed within a... week.
Would not hesitate to recommend them to any prospective seller.read more
Would not hesitate to recommend them to any prospective seller.read more
Maggie C.
10:35 22 Apr 20
Having used the services of Mark Littler to sell a collection of malt whiskey, I would like to say how pleased I was with his handling of the sale,... from advice, valuation, collection and payment of proceeds. I would certainly recommend him to others for all aspects of the sale.read more
Don R.
08:49 22 Apr 20
I can heartily recommend Mark if you want to sell whisky. He is very knowledgeable and happy to give advice. He acheived an excellent price for our... cask. He guided us through the process making it entirely stress free. You can have full confidence in this guy.read more
Lauren H.
14:59 06 Mar 20
Could not recommend enough!
mark has been professional, helpful and knowledgeable as a whole.
With a personal service and a reasonable price,... there really is every reason to use Mark!
Many thanks!
Laurenread more
mark has been professional, helpful and knowledgeable as a whole.
With a personal service and a reasonable price,... there really is every reason to use Mark!
Many thanks!
Laurenread more
Andrew M.
17:06 04 Mar 20
Excellant professional service, Mark kept us fully informed throughout the sale and even managed to obtain a higher offer. Would readily recommend.... Thank youread more
John D.
15:24 21 Jan 20
Mark Littler Ltd provided me with a first class service which was efficient, faultless and thoroughly professional. I have no reservations in... recommending the Company.read more
Carey O.
11:34 21 Jan 20
Mark was thoroughly professional throughout the whole process. He kept us up to date with the proceedings and achieved a very good result for us. He... was very easy to deal with, answered any queries promptly and I would have no hesitation in recommending him.read more
Charlotte M.
19:02 29 Oct 19
If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!
Fantastic service and communication throughout. Mark sold a bottle of whisky for me and made the... whole process so easy and stress free! Cannot recommend his services enough. Thank you againread more
Fantastic service and communication throughout. Mark sold a bottle of whisky for me and made the... whole process so easy and stress free! Cannot recommend his services enough. Thank you againread more
Sylvia D.
13:55 16 Jul 19
We have received a first class service from Mark Littler and would highly recommend him to anyone needing a Whisky Broker we were kept informed all... the time as to what was happening from the word go. Many thanks Mark. RegardsSylvia Dewarread more
Catherine H.
15:34 14 Jun 19
Fantastic service. I know nothing about whisky but was interested to know if two bottles I had were worth selling. Swift response, great and... friendly advice followed by a very quick and efficient service. Fantastic customer service, worth every penny of the 10% commission - highly recommended. Many thanks Mark.read more
Malcolm G.
16:16 07 Jun 19
Knowing nothing about whisky I sought advice from Mark and his knowledge was second to none.The sale process was remarkably easy and speedy and I... would have no hesitation in recommending him.read more
Stephen R.
13:27 05 Jun 19
Great service. I was looking to sell a cask of whiskey which I have had for a number of years. Mark was very helpful and gave great professional... advise throughout the process. I was made a great offer from a contact through Mark which I accepted. Highly recommended.
Many thanks Mark.
Stephen.read more
Many thanks Mark.
Stephen.read more
Gary C.
18:52 17 May 19
selling a bottle on behalf of my father in law. Mark was quick prompt and very knowledgeable Helped me get a very fair offer and assisted in the... transport and other arrangements. payment back was in my bank account in a matter of days. Would recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy or sell the same. very glad i came across someone so professional. Regards
Gary Cattellread more
Gary Cattellread more
Roger N.
16:13 06 May 19
Being situated in the US, I was initially somewhat hesitant to use an overseas broker to sell my silver but what a pleasant and very professional... experience it was using Marks' service!
He connected us with an interested buyer and the sale went smoothly and at a price I was very pleased with. I am poised to use him again for items I have and would highly recommend him to anyone else located in the US to sell their items.read more
He connected us with an interested buyer and the sale went smoothly and at a price I was very pleased with. I am poised to use him again for items I have and would highly recommend him to anyone else located in the US to sell their items.read more
Anita W.
12:03 06 May 19
In the sale of our whisky casks Mark has been exemplary.
His honest advice and clear communication at every stage eased our path through the... whole transaction.
This with the outstanding sale price he achieved for us, was more than impressive.
We commend him highly to anyone with good whisky to sell.
Thank you Mark
Eddie & Anita
Yorkshireread more
His honest advice and clear communication at every stage eased our path through the... whole transaction.
This with the outstanding sale price he achieved for us, was more than impressive.
We commend him highly to anyone with good whisky to sell.
Thank you Mark
Eddie & Anita
Yorkshireread more
Sue H.
13:36 04 Apr 19
Fantastic service. Great communication. I had no idea how best to sell our bottle of whisky but I needn't have worried. Mark handled everything. ... Would highly recommend.read more
Sydney K.
15:22 29 Mar 19
From our initial contact with his website to successful conclusion of the transaction Mark was in every way more than helpful in selling our canteen... of silver cutlery this week.
We were satisfied with the price achieved and the very prompt payment.
Well and worthily recommended by us to anyone looking for someone with integrity and knowledge in the areas of his expertise.
Syd Kershnerread more
We were satisfied with the price achieved and the very prompt payment.
Well and worthily recommended by us to anyone looking for someone with integrity and knowledge in the areas of his expertise.
Syd Kershnerread more
Ian F.
16:58 28 Mar 19
Remarkable man. Remarkable service. The daunting prospect of how best to sell our cask of Macallan instead became a pleasure. Every aspect of the... transaction was handled painlessly! Thank you Mark.read more
Michaela H.
17:29 25 Feb 19
I was very pleased with the way Mark handled the sale of my whiskey. I had no idea how whiskey is valued and he was happy to take me through it. I... felt I could trust him all the way though the process and everything was completed far quicker than I expected. Highly recommended.read more
Dudley A.
19:12 24 Jan 19
Mark dealt with the sale of my whiskey,I would recommend Mark 100% he kept me updated all the way he is very knowledgable and helpful and completed... within a week, no hesitation in dealing with Mark again big thank you.read more
June B.
10:50 21 Jan 19
What a delight to find someone so professional knowledgable and helpful. From start to finish Mark handled the sell of my whisky cask brilliantly. ... I have nos hesitation in recommending Markread more
Dave H.
21:23 19 Dec 18
Mark provided a fantastic service from start to end. Explained what he expected it would achieve, quickly confirmed this and helped make all the... necessary arrangements.
Through the whole process, felt comfortable dealing with Mark and the whole process was completed within two weeks.
First class service, five star.read more
Through the whole process, felt comfortable dealing with Mark and the whole process was completed within two weeks.
First class service, five star.read more
Chris W.
19:55 06 Dec 18
Mark provided a very professional service throughout my particular cask sale, keeping me constantly informed until a buyer was found. He handled all... of the details throughout the process and prompt payment on its conclusion. I would highly recommend his services.read more
Phil D.
19:03 04 Dec 18
Absolutely first class service. Prompt acknowledgement of our enquiry and settlement within days once a buyer had been found. A pleasure to do... business with.read more
Mark R.
19:24 22 Aug 18
just looking to see if my bottle of whisky was worth anything, was well shocked after a couple of e-mails to find out how much, the service was all... risk free and first class. 5 stars all the wayread more
David T.
17:54 26 Jun 18
Brought various silver items from abroad after using Mark's very helpful site to understand the Hallmarks. Mark got an offer, collected the items... from the place we were staying at the agreed time and sold all the items at a satisfactory price. Highly professional.read more
Isabel C.
13:09 13 Jun 18
Mark has recently brokered the sale of a cask of whisky for my family. He was able to obtain a better price than other brokers I contacted.... Throughout the process he was friendly and professional and proactive in keeping me informed . Many thanks Mark.read more
Miloslav P.
10:48 01 Jun 18
I have sold one of my whiskey through Mark. Easy communication, fast replies. Very happy with the price and transaction. Will use it again very soon.... Highly recommendedread more
Maralyn H.
13:45 19 May 18
Must admit I was a bit cautious when I exolored selling some prints and Mark responded so readily, especially since he came back with a an estimated... value far in excess of what I had exoected. His prompt and friendly service really reassured me and he was aleays cinfirming everything by email. Anyay I eventually bit the bullet and exactly when promised the sale came to fruition. A great service, efficient and honest. Thank you Markread more
Angela B.
13:28 27 Apr 18
Mark sold a canteen of silver cutlery for me. The service he provides is excellent. He replied to emails promptly, kept me informed every step of the... way in terms of valuing the items, finding a buyer and then completing the transaction. I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone that had items to sell.read more
Dorset T.
17:14 02 Mar 18
A Moorcroft vase was placed in Mark's professional hands. I have sold quite a few treasures in the past. I can honestly say that this sale was one of... the most straightforward and transparent sales ever. Thank you Mark. I will be back.read more
Nicki B.
13:55 16 Feb 18
Mark sold some whiskey for my dad and I would like to say he is a very helpful and professional man. Through out it all Mark kept in touch to let us... know what was happening. My dad would certainly recommend Mark to anybody, his service is second to none, fantasticread more
Mia S.
12:15 08 Feb 18
Friendly. efficient, prompt, knowledgeable, 100% reliable. I have no hesitation in recommending Mark or using his services again. I highly recommend... Mark Littlerread more
Sue C.
17:39 04 Feb 18
I found Mark very helpful and approachable. He sold our items quickly, and advised us accurately on their values. ........and this whilst coping... with a brand new baby! We will be using him again and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.read more
Steve J.
20:18 31 Jan 18
Helpful, knowledgeable, professional and guided me to a good deal with the minimum of effort.Good communication and a very trustworthy person to deal... with.I would definitely recommend Mark and have no hesitation in dealing with him again.read more
Colin O.
22:42 30 Dec 17
Would Highly recommend Mark for his professional manner, puts you at ease and offers a very reliable and honest service within the antique trade,... would not hesitate to call on Mark again with further business.read more
Jill S.
14:47 08 Dec 17
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Mark to anyone - he has done a great job for me, finding buyers for some vintage Ercol furniture and a signed... Lowry print. It is a pleasure doing business with him.read more
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