Consigning Items

1. What will my items sell for?

   • Your lot will be listed at a starting bid of $1. This is the minimum amount that it can sell for. We unfortunately have no way to predict how much they will be bid up to, as several factors contribute to an item’s sale such as: condition, desirability, audience reach, etc. Generally, higher value items will be bid up to higher amounts. We do our best to describe your items in a flattering manner, and advertise the listings on all of our social media accounts. Please feel free to browse our Completed Auctions to get a better idea of what items are selling for!

2. Can I set a reserve?

   • Reserves are accepted on high-end items with a non-refundable deposit of $25. This deposit will come out of your consignment fees. Reserves will be publicly disclosed in the description of the item so that transparency with bidders is maintained. Reserves may be subject to pre-approval.

3. What if my item gets no bids?

   • Upon signing our Consignor contract, you agree to forfeit your items to Neighbourhood Auctions LTD. If they do not receive any bids, they will be donated or discarded.

   • If your unsold items includes larger pieces such as furniture & appliances that require disposal, and you cannot retrieve them yourself, you may be subject to a dumping fee upwards of $100.

4. Can I choose how the items are sorted and titled?

   • Yes! If you’d prefer to pre-sort your items into LOT piles, and/or provide titles and descriptions you are more than welcome to. We are happy to follow any instructions you’d like to provide for the listings, but they aren’t necessary. Do keep in mind that we prefer items organized in such a way that they are complimentary with one another and will sell for $10 or more. Some adjustments may be made at our discretion.

5. Do you pick up items?

   • It’s always best to try and arrange your own transportation of items! If you cannot transport your own things, you will need to schedule a moving company to assist you in bringing the items to our offices. If you would like, we can arrange a moving company on your behalf. Prices range from $115-195 per hour, and will depend on the size and quantity of items. We work with Shortline Moving for these services. Please keep in mind that moving costs may affect your bottom line, and we can’t guarantee that you will make back enough money on the items to make up for those costs.

6. What kind of items can I sell?

   • Currently we are accepting a variety of items, from household objects, kitchen ware, dining ware, ceramic, porcelain, jewelry, art, antiques, coins, precious metals, décor, tools, furniture, toys, cards, comics and any other collectible items.

   • We are not accepting the following:

     new or used bedding, pillows, pillow cases or mattresses. New or used clothing (exceptions apply if items are designer brand, high end or vintage), Food, both perishable and non-perishable. cosmetics, healthcare, skincare. Items which depict hateful or racist ideology / symbols, animal remains that are forbidden or without certification in accordance with local governing policies, some large furniture (subject to pre-approval) or any items that we deem to be too damaged or unsuitable to be put up for auction (ie items with signs of pest infestation, items that pose a bio hazard to our staff, items that are heavily damaged or broken).
     
     If you are unsure, please reach out to us. If these items are included as part of an estate or drop off, disposal fees may apply. If you’re unsure whether or not your items are worth bringing to auction, please feel free to send us a list or some photos of the collection. If you want to sell guns, vehicles, heavy machinery or property, we require adequate notice to file the correct paperwork. Your application may be denied depending on the circumstances of the collection.

7. How many items should I bring?

   • As of right now, we do not enforce a minimum for drop-offs, but we recommend bringing at least 20 items per visit to make it worth your time!