Weekly auctions in their auction hall where they cater for both high and low market items for a variety of clients. Monday and Tuesdays the auction hall is open to receive goods for the sale, providing an optional collection service for customers. Goods are safely and securely handled through all levels of the auction process. The doors are open for public viewing on Wednesdays from 8am until 5pm. Auction hall staff are always on hand to advise and assist prospective buyers and sellers. In the event that customers cannot attend the auctions in person, bids for lots can be left with either the auctioneer or auction hall porters. Auctions are held on Thursdays, starting at 10am and continue through the day. 15% commission on low market items. Commission rates for trade and high market items are negotiable. The purchase price shall be the aggregate of the hammer price, plus a premium of 15% of the hammer price. VAT is also charged on the 15% premium. All lots must be paid for in full before removal from the premises. Valuations of goods for auction are free of charge. The documented history of the Callan family shows that they were dairy farmers around the 1900s. Their farm, Fenwickland, was located in, what is now, built up Belmont. The family retailed butter and milk to the people of Ayr. Several carts went out every morning selling milk, dispensed in jugs. It was after the 1914-18 war that Callan's founder, Thomas R Callan turned his back on farming and started his apprenticeship with Dewars Auctioneers in Ayr’s Kyle Street. Dewars sold livestock as well as furniture and the first sale the young Thomas conducted was cattle. It was when Dewars went into liquidation in 1933, that Thomas decided the time was right to set up his own business, and opened his auction hall in Ayr’s High Street, on the site currently occupied by BHS. Two auctions a week were held – on Tuesdays for second hand clothing and on Thursdays for household furnishings and furniture. The first Callan auction was on 17th November in 1933 and the total takings amounted to £22/5s/9d. During the Second World War, Thomas Callan served in the Royal Navy. On demob in 1946 he expanded Callans and bought his first removal van. Ten years later his son, David Callan, joined the business and in 1971, David took over upon the death of his father. With the redevelopment of Ayr’s High Street, the business moved to its current address at 22 Smith Street, Ayr. Michael Callan became a partner in 1998 and is the third generation of the family to join the business Callans no longer sell second hand clothes, but weekly auctions of general household furnishings selling 400-500 lots every Thursday at 22 Smith Street, Ayr, plus a number of special, quality, period items at their antique sales throughout the year. Thomas R Callan also continue to operate a thriving removals service, operating four removal teams with a fleet of purpose built Mercedes Benz removal vans. Each team undertake full or part load removals and deliveries throughout the UK. Working with our auctioneering services, the removal teams possess a wealth of knowledge and experience in packing valuables and handling pianos, antiques and fine art. The acquisition of a new 12,000 sq ft storage centre now provides customers with the latest in storage facilities. With monitored security and 24 hour thermostat controlled warm air heating, the facilities are perfect for storing single items or the complete contents of a full house. Being an independent family business, core staff have remained loyal in the firm, with many employees exceeding 30 years service. Michael Callan became a partner in 1998 and is the third generation of the family to join the business. The wealth of experience is now combined with an up and coming young team.