Allsorts Auctions

Allsorts Auctions is back at the Pilot Field on Wednesday 25 November, the home of Hastings United. It's an antiques and collectables auction, and it runs every Wednesday evening, so if you miss this one, there's another just a week later.

The room fills with ceramics, glassware, jewellery, watches and art, and the format is open to anyone turning up on the day. You can bring items to sell and collect same-day payouts, which is a bit of a rarity for this kind of thing — usually you're waiting weeks for the money to clear. If you've got a few things lying around the house that you're ready to part with, you can just bring them along and see what they fetch.

It's as much for buyers as it is for sellers. You can spend the evening browsing through the ceramics and glassware, keeping an eye on the jewellery and watches, and seeing what art comes across the block. If something catches your eye, you bid on it and take it home that night. It's a straightforward way to pick up a few things without having to hunt through different shops across town.

There's a 15% commission for both buyers and sellers, so keep that in mind when you're bidding or setting your expectations. The auction takes place on Wednesday 25 November at the Pilot Field, Hastings United's home ground.