Selling at Auction
Selling at Abbeys Auctions is easy!
- Have you been spending time decluttering and rearranging your home?
- Have you collected a pile of nice things and not sure what to do with them?
- Are you tired of the complexity and risks involved in selling items through online marketplaces?
Selling at auction is an easy way to generate some extra cash and to ensure that your things go on to be used and loved in another home.
Whether you have a single item to sell, or a house full, Abbeys can help. The easiest way to find out if your items are likely to sell at auction is to send us photographs if you have a few items to sell, or request a no obligation appraisal, where our valuers will visit your home, office or storage facility and discuss the likelihood and potential value you might get from selling goods at public auction.
Here’s how to get started:
- Items for Auction must be clean and in good condition.
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Use the appraisal form here to attach photos of items and obtain a free auction appraisal. Or, you can text or email your photos
– be sure to include a phone number and we will contact you to discuss your items. - On site visits may be possible if you have a large collection of items or full property to clear
- Written valuations for insurance or legal purposes will be provided for a fee.
- We can arrange for our professional carriers to collect your items.
- Phone us on 03 9898 2118 to speak to our Client Services team.
Drop-off of goods for sale – by appointment only
We receive goods at Abbeys Burwood by appointment only.
Here’s how it works:
Send us pictures of your items by using the appraisal form here, or phone us on 03 9898 2118 for an initial discussion – we’re available 6 days (Monday - Saturday).
We’ll contact you to discuss which items are suitable, advise of likely auction value and confirm your drop-off appointment. At this time we’ll take all of the information needed to ensure that the drop-off can be quick and easy. This will include your contact details and bank account for payment of proceeds.
You will receive an email confirmation including your appointment time, Vendor Reference number and drop off instructions.
At the time of your appointment, please proceed to the rear of the Abbeys Auctions building (via Alexander Drive). Park your car / truck and speak to our despatch team for instructions on where to place your goods. You will then be asked to sign a consignment note, including acceptance of our terms and conditions at the time of drop off.
For current vendors
If you have any questions or would like a progress update on your goods for sale, please call us.
Valuation & Appraisals
We offer a free appraisal service. Simply send photos of your items via the appraisal form here; or contact our Client Services team on 03 9898 2118 to make an appointment to bring them along to the Auction Rooms where we will gladly provide an auction estimate.
Selling fees
- A Vendors Commission and a lot fee will be deducted from the bid price, together with any applicable cartage or other costs. Please contact us to discuss fees and payments.
- Payment will be made on the second Wednesday after sale.
- Payment will be made by EFT direct deposit to your account – $5.00 per transaction (overseas transactions may incur a fee from the receiving bank).
- Postage of goods – contact us for a quote. Prices depend on complexity (size, weight, insurance, etc).
Transport
- We can provide transport to and from your location. Transport costs are usually deducted from auction proceeds therefore there is no upfront fee in most cases.
- Call our office for estimated costs and to arrange a collection time.
Reserves
Our aim is to achieve the best price possible for your items and we believe that a public auction is a good way to be sure of the true market value. We also need to manage a lot of items every week, therefore we will not accept reserves for items under $500.
If you do want a reserve on your goods then we have a few simple rules.
- Please discuss your reserve with our auctioneers to be sure that we agree it is a realistic market price.
- Please arrange your reserve price at the time of booking in your goods for sale and make sure it’s recorded on the goods receipt documentation.
- Changes to reserves will not be accepted after the item has been published in a catalogue.
- Reserved items will be offered for a maximum of three auctions. The auctioneer may elect to reduce the reserve by 20% in each subsequent auction.
- If reserved items remain unsold after three auctions, then commission will be charged on the initial reserve amount and you will be asked to remove the goods at your cost.
If you’d like to discuss any aspect of selling your goods at auction please feel free to call us
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