THE YSA JOURNEY SO FAR

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Who are we?  Well, until November 2021, when Dave & Shaun, took over the business, Graham Whitewick ran Yorkshire Coast Auctions based in Scarborough. Initially set up by Bill Fryer in 1998, auctions were held bi-monthly at the Sun Inn on Dean Road, later moving to the West Riding Hotel on Castle Road. Sadly, due to ill health, Bill was unable to continue, and Graham took over in early 2004. 

As the auction developed, a larger sale room was required, and Graham moved the sale day to the Alexandra Bowling Club in Scarborough. Here it remained until 2020, due to COVID restrictions, a larger space was needed to allow social distancing on the day of the sale. After comparing several venues, Graham decided to move the sale to Scarborough Rugby Club on Scalby Road.

Sadly, in October 2021, due to his health deteriorating, Graham decided that the October auction would be the last auction he would run.

Dave Morrell, who had been attending the auctions regularly since early 2000, felt it would be a great shame if these were to end. Graham had put a lot of time and effort into building the business up and felt that it could be developed further by utilising the internet to attract further interest. He felt a 'rebranding' was needed to develop its own identity, but also to remain close to the customer base that Graham had built up. 

Over the years, the auctions have received interest from buyers and vendors from all over the UK; however, we are now seeing more people from the rest of the world!

In July 2024, we trialled a new venue in Wigginton near York and decided that it would become our new home for our live auction events!

Graham continues to remain involved behind the scenes and on the day itself!

(it wouldn't be the same without him)

Also heavily involved in the ''Backroom'' as well as on the day of the auction is Shaun, who built the website and maintains it; he is also working on the business operations.

Chris joined the YSA Team in 2021. He is involved with the auction events and more behind the scenes.  

Kieron joined the YSA Team in 2024. He is involved with the auction events and more behind the scenes.

In January 2025, YSA joined the Easy Live Auction Platform, taking our auction event live online! We were really surprised by how many people joined the auction from all around the world!

So that is where we are today! 

We wish you luck and hope to see you in the future.

The YSA Team.