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) – items sourced at auction provide a quick, cost-effective and unique way to furnish her period property. Case in point: a 14-seater Chippendale-style dining table was picked up for £100. “I really like the immediacy of it,” she says. “My parents currently have a 21-week lead time on a new sofa, whereas I can bid for something at the weekend and it’s in my house by the following Wednesday.”
Blame it on the #cottagecore trend or the fact that retail closures halted in-person thrifting during lockdowns, but the auction shopper is getting younger. At Essex-based auctioneers, enhancement of its website imagery to support online purchases and investment in social media promotion have helped attract a younger demographic. Auction Technology Group, which powers The Saleroom’s software, saw a 23 per cent increase in under 35-year-olds using the site last year.
So, how does it work? Despite the 195-mile distance and having never set foot in its premises, Feehily-Ghazizadeh has found an affinity within Chelsea. “I’ve bought lots of Persian rugs from there. They have lots of stock and it changes every Sunday, which is a good time for me to scroll on my phone.” She can bid online and if she’s busy whilst the auction is taking place, can place an absentee bid – lodging the highest amount she is willing to pay.
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