Internet Consignment Service
Let Us Use our Expertise to Turn Your Unwanted Items Into Cash
Got things lying around the house collecting dust? Why not turn them into cash through our worldwide online consignment service? Whether you’re a business looking to clear out inventory or an individual decluttering your home, we can help! You might have enough valuables just sitting around your place that could be liquidated so you can go on vacation or buy things you really love and want!
Why Choose Our Online Consignment Service?
No Yard Sales, No Hassle
Skip the weather worries and limited foot traffic. The internet offers access to millions of potential buyers globally, and we’ll do all the work to find and sell to the right customers.
Avoid Consignment Store High Fees
Traditional resale shops generally take up to 60% in commissions, even after they’ve marked down the selling price. We offer a much more competitive and transparent fee structure.
Simple, Efficient Process
Let us handle everything, from taking photos and writing compelling listings and protecting you to shipping the items once they’re sold.
What We Offer
Proven, Professional Listings
From taking high-quality photos to creating detailed and engaging descriptions, we know how to make your items stand out.
Worldwide Audience
We'll showcase your items to millions of buyers through platforms like eBay and other online marketplaces.
Complete Auction Management
We handle inquiries, payments, fraud protection and shipping logistics.
With over 24 years of experience and a proven track record, I have the skills to maximize your profits. I’ve sold many thousands of dollars of merchandise on the Internet for local residents and businesses, primarily through online auctions! Some examples: art, antiques, electronic equipment, collectibles, sculptures, vintage sheet music … and just about everything else of my own ranging from software to clothing to a unicycle and everything in between.
I welcome you to try this service. If you’re unsure of how it will work out for you, let’s try just one item and take it from there. I think you’ll be very happy with the results and will want to let me handle more. It’s totally up to you. My policy is one of strict honesty — and you can be assured that my integrity to you, my customers, and myself are of the highest degree. Most of all, I appreciate your trust and your patronage. Check my more than 1,200 customer feedback ratings on eBay — 100% positive! Other references can be provided upon request.
Why Work With Us?
Selling online takes time, expertise, and resources. If you don’t have a digital camera, don’t have the knowledge of resources to safely pack and ship, or don’t understand how to navigate the complexities of domestic and international transactions, let us do the work for you. We specialize in selling and we know how to get the best price for your items.
FAQs
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our online consignment service. Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions.
For simple products, I charge a $59 setup and market analysis fee (see below) per listing, payable up front. More complex products will require a higher setup fee. Commission fees are a progressive commission on the final sale of the item, which will never be more than 30%. The commission percentage depends upon the level of service you’d like me to perform as well as the value of what you have for sale. (Obviously if your item sells for $5,000 I will not take $1,500 as a 30% commission, that’s just too much.) We will negotiate the percentage based on our tailored arrangement. Either I or the buyer will pay for all shipping costs, but I ask you to pay for fees which are charged by the marketplaces (auction sites, etc.) and payment collection service (PayPal, etc.), which may total up to 15%.
The setup fee covers the time and energy to collect research on your item such as conducting a market analysis (and in many cases the extra work in obtaining an independent appraisal), supply and demand, background details, and so forth. It also covers the time to take multiple photographs, photo editing, ad design and layout work, HTML coding, and other tasks related to just getting the auction running and getting your product online. These projects are quite time-intensive. This fee is collected up front at the time our Exclusive Right to Sell Agreement is signed.
The commission covers the time and energy spent on advertising your item in numerous marketplaces in order to give it as much worldwide exposure as possible. There is also a tremendous amount of time involved in managing your auction and listings, answering the many questions potential customers pose, negotiations, arranging for and collecting payment (sometimes much more complicated than it may seem), packing & shipping, bookkeeping, taxes, fraud protection, etc. Since the more money you make the more money I make, you can be sure I will work hard to find the highest-paying buyer.
Keep in mind too that for over 24 years I have built a solid business reputation evidenced by more than 1,200 public feedback ratings (100% positive) and comments placed by my eBay customers ... buyers know it's safe to do business with me and that I will work hard to maintain my prized reputation.
We sell a wide variety of items, from electronics to antiques. Contact us to discuss what you have in mind.
Only shippable goods will be auctioned – items too heavy (more than 65 pounds) or too large for standard shipment may not be considered. Product(s) must be in marketable condition. Items with minor flaws or in need of minor repairs could be accepted at my discretion – if I think there is a market for it. Any and all flaws must be clearly described and documented. Items with working parts will only be consigned if I can personally test them to be sure they are in optimum working order. Due to the time-intensive nature of consignment service, I can only accept higher-ticket items ... with a market value of at least $400 per item.
I do, but I like to get input from you as to the retail price paid, etc. The contract will also specify what minimum target profit you prefer. If an independent appraisal is required, I will base the selling price on the appraised value and we'll try to get close. Since this is a third party service and I'll handle the entire submission process, there is an additional fee for such appraisals. Please see this page for details. This fee is minimal and is offset by the higher sales price we are likely to achieve with an official, expert valuation.
No, I pay the consignor (you) after the items have sold.
On most items, you have the option to do so or to let me handle everything. The advantage of letting me do it is that your item(s) will be professionally packaged for safe delivery and you won't have to spend time or money locating packing materials. I am also fully experienced in the necessary shipping steps which prevent fraud protection. However, if you decide you would rather ship it yourself, there will be a list of specific guidelines which need to be followed about packaging, time frame, etc.
You have two options:
1. By check, mailed to your address
2. By PayPal
Please allow sufficient time to receive your payment after the auction closes. The winners know that they have just 4 days to pay for their goods. Sometimes there is a delay on their part but I stay on top of things and for the most part can collect payment in anywhere from minutes to several weeks. Ideally, your payment will be sent to you approximately 32 days after the sale to make sure there are no returns. An itemized invoice with all fees will be included for your records.
Options:
1. Extend the contract with the option to lower your asking price.
2. End the agreement and you’ll be responsible for picking up the item(s) or paying shipping charges to have it sent back to you. After you send payment to me for the auction site’s listing fees and your account is cleared, the item(s) will be returned to you.
Contact us with information about the item(s) you have for sale. We'll discuss salability and arrange for inspection. If we decide we can work together, we’ll fill out the detailed written Agreement and you’ll provide as much descriptive information and background about the merchandise as possible. Ship your item to me prepaid if you live out of town. For local customers in St. Augustine Florida, I’ll be happy to discuss pickup of your item and arrange a meeting in person.
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