The Process
How It Works
From initial contact through final payment, we guide you through each step of the process.
1
Contact Us
Email us with a description of the items you’d like to sell. Photos are helpful, but not required. We’ll review the items and determine whether they are a good fit for an upcoming auction.
2
Review & Intake
If your items are accepted, we’ll review our consignment terms and schedule intake. Depending on the situation, items may be dropped off or arrangements made for larger consignments. In most cases, there are no upfront costs to consign. Our commission comes from the proceeds after your items sell.
3
Cataloging & Auction Preparation
Items are photographed, researched when appropriate, cataloged, and prepared for online bidding. Auctions are promoted to registered bidders and local buyers.
4
Online Auction
Your items are offered through one of our online auctions, where interested buyers compete through competitive bidding. The market ultimately determines the final selling price.
5
Buyer Pickup
After the auction closes, winning bidders schedule pickup and collect their purchases locally.
6
Payment
After buyer pickup is complete, proceeds are distributed according to the consignment agreement.
A Note About Auctions
Online auctions are market-driven. While we cannot guarantee prices or that every item will sell, competitive bidding often provides a fair and efficient method of determining value.
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