Phillips

Phillips auction house pioneered online evaluation when they developed their own CD-ROM onto which customers can scan their pieces without the bother of trying to cram them into the back of a Range Rover. They also created the computerised Phillips Inventory Management system which allows you to store text and images on a CD-ROM to help you record your collection as well as providing extra peace of mind in the event of loss or theft. Given that they're so computer-savvy, their own site is a little limited in its appeal. The raw-liver background tint to some of the pages such as Phillips News makes the casual viewer disinclined to continue with the search.