The Consignment Auction – When You Have Something To Sell
A consignment auction is a good way to get rid of some things you have for sale, especially if you have only a few items. Here’s how a consignment auction works, and why it’s so good for both buyers and sellers. A consignment auction is typically held on a regular basis – a particular day of the week or month at a set time and place. The fact that the event is held regularly helps draw a larger crowd than might be found at an estate auction. The company that hosts the auction provides everything, from display areas to record keeping to auctioneer services. All you need to provide are the items to be sold. You take your items to the consignment auction well ahead of the sale time. Different consignment auctions will have different rules about what time items are to be delivered, so you need to check with your company. You’ll be checked in when you drop off your items, assigned a lot number and given a receipt. You’re free to stay (or return) and watch the auction, or you can simply go home and wait