Would you like to sell one or more knives? We can help you, thanks to our experience and our network of collectors. Tellknives is the largest dealer of collector's knives in Switzerland, and many private customers have already placed their trust in us for their unique pieces.
There are two ways to proceed, depending on the seller's wishes:
1. Consignment
2. Collector's trade-in
1. Consignment: 80% of the sale price for you
Our consignment program gives you all the visibility you need to sell very specific items such as collector's knives. Our clientele will be in contact with your pieces, enabling you to target your future buyer directly.
Consignment procedure:
1. Contact us by e-mail [email protected] or by telephone +41 22 344 11 10. Based on the information you provide (photos, data, descriptions, etc.), we will assess whether we can help you sell your knives.
2. If so, we will ask you to send us (at your expense) all the pieces you wish to sell. The final estimate is only possible once we have physically received your pieces. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt by email, listing all the pieces you have sent.
Important: We do not accept any knives requiring an Exceptional Acquisition Permit (AEP) or pieces made from prohibited materials such as elephant ivory (common in cutlery) or any other type of illicit material. Swiss customs can provide information on their website, and we are of course also at your disposal if necessary.
3. We will then be able to provide you with a precise estimate and suggested price, item by item. You will receive this list by email. We will give you the price at which your knife is likely to sell in Switzerland, with a precise evaluation according to the rarity of your model. No price will be fixed without your agreement; you alone will decide on your selling price. On the other hand, we will draw your attention to any price that is too high, and cannot accept responsibility for any sale that does not take place.
4. At this stage, we will proceed with the cleaning of your rooms (if necessary). If it is necessary to carry out repairs in order to obtain a better sale, this will be communicated to you.
5. Once the selling price has been agreed, we'll take all the photos we need to show your item in its best light. We will also draw up a description based on your (verified) information and our knowledge of the piece. We will then authenticate it and issue a certificate of authenticity. Tellknives always offers authentication to its customers, a guarantee of quality and trust.
6. The authenticated item will be put online on our shop www.tellknives.ch with all the necessary information and its price. Depending on the model, it may also be posted on social networks, and in all cases to our internal network of collectors.
7. We will inform you immediately if your items are sold. If you wish to change the price during the process, simply contact us.
8. In the case of a consignment sale, you will receive 80% of the sale price. This sum is paid to you by bank transfer within 10 days of the sale.
9. During the entire consignment period, your knives are insured and stored in secure, controlled premises for their protection.
10. You can, of course, withdraw your knife from the sale at any time. It will then be returned to you.
2. Collection trade-in: a case-by-case appraisal
Do you have a collection you'd like to sell quickly? Have you just inherited a collection?
At Tellknives, we can offer you an estimate of your collection's market value. If we're interested in the pieces, we can also offer you a trade-in price if you'd prefer us to take care of it.
Generally speaking, the trade-in price for an entire collection is around half the market price.
If you're not sure about either of these alternatives, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or +41 22 344 11 10.
In our Collectors' Corner section, you'll find knives we sell on behalf of private individuals (consignment) or as part of a collection takeover.
We look forward to working with you to sell your knives!