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What Charles sells.
If it is branded and in reasonable condition, Charles can almost certainly sell it. Below is a guide to what he handles and the kind of prices achieved.
The brand name is what sells it. When people buy second-hand, they search for specifics - an Apple iPhone, a Frog Bike, a Hermès scarf. Branded products in good condition, described accurately and photographed well, get strong prices. That is where Charles focuses.
Technology
Phones, tablets, laptops, cameras and lenses, audio equipment, coffee machines, kitchen appliances.
Condition and completeness matter. Original boxes help. Data on computers and phones is wiped securely before sale.
iPhones and iPads: £150–900 · Nespresso machines: £60+ · Cameras: £80–800
Handbags, Shoes & Accessories
Designer handbags, shoes, scarves, belts and accessories. Brand and condition are critical - one mark makes a significant difference to the price achieved.
Hermès, Chanel, Mulberry, Louis Vuitton and similar brands all perform very well. Hermès ties are a particular strength.
Handbags: £150–1,000++ · Footwear: up to £400+ · Hermès ties: £40–120
Watches & Jewellery
Branded watches and fine jewellery only. High-value watches are handled through specialist channels with appropriate care.
Sterling silver is a particular strength - Charles has a dedicated channel for silver pieces that consistently achieves strong prices. More about sterling silver →
Tiffany & Co, Rolex, TAG Heuer and similar handled individually
Sports Equipment
Bicycles, ski and snowboard equipment, golf clubs, fitness equipment, rowing machines, paddleboards.
Bicycles are one of the stronger categories. Frog Bikes are consistently in demand. Carbon-frame road bikes achieve significant prices. Large items are sold locally with collection coordinated by Charles.
Frog Bikes: £150–300 · Road bikes: £600–5,000+ · Ski wear: £200+
Toys & Children's Items
Lego and Technic sets (boxed and complete), Playmobil, Schleich, games consoles and accessories, branded children's clothing.
Clean and complete is the key. Missing pieces or damage will affect the price significantly. Giving children the proceeds is often a useful way to get their buy-in for clearing out.
Lego Technic: £20–200 · Games consoles: £50–400 · Frog Bikes: £150–300
Furniture & Large Items
Designer and quality branded furniture sells well - Cassina, Ercol, Vitra, Fritz Hansen and similar. Condition and provenance matter.
Large items are sold to local buyers with collection coordinated by Charles. These take longer due to the smaller pool of buyers - expectations should be set accordingly.
Cassina armchair: £2,350 · Designer pieces handled individually
Sterling Silver
Flatware, serving pieces, candlesticks, photograph frames, dressing table sets and other sterling silver items.
Charles has a dedicated channel for silver that consistently achieves strong results. Particularly well suited to dated or out-of-fashion pieces - items that are no longer in everyday use but still command genuine value to the right buyer. Dedicated sterling silver page →
Get in touch with details - prices vary considerably by piece and silver content
Collectibles & Antiques
First edition books, coins, stamps, vintage toys, art and decorative items. Each is assessed individually.
The range here is wide. If you have something you think might have value and are not sure, get in touch - Charles will tell you honestly what he thinks.
Assessed individually - get in touch for an honest view
Unwanted Gifts & Returns Missed
Items purchased but never used, gifts that were not quite right, or things where the returns window has closed. Unused items in original packaging often achieve very strong prices.
Sold entirely under the central Charles's Marques branded account. There is no connection to your name, profile or the original purchase - the giver will not see it.
Often the strongest performers - unused condition commands a premiumWhat Charles does not take
Counterfeit or fake goods of any kind. Stolen items. Anything in poor, dirty or significantly damaged condition. If you are unsure, just ask - Charles would rather discuss it than waste your time.
Not sure if your item is worth selling? Get in touch anyway. Charles will tell you honestly whether it is likely to find a buyer, what kind of price to expect, and whether it is worth the effort. There is no charge for that conversation.