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Is there a fee to put an (antique) item in an auction?

Hi!
I have antique item worth a lot of money and I would like to put it in an auction. My question is, Is there a fee that I have to pay to even put my item in the auction?????

Not in a regular auction no …but they usually charge 15% of the sale price as their commission.

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3 Responses to “Is there a fee to put an (antique) item in an auction?”

jennifer on December 22nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm

It depends on what website you want to put it up for auction on. Ruby Lane Antiques does charge a fee and many other antique specialists also charge. EBAY is really a liquidation market place and you get less there and the fee is minimal. If EBAY charges a final sales fee I imagine the other charge at least a commission if not more.
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West Side on December 22nd, 2009 at 12:19 pm

Not in a regular auction no …but they usually charge 15% of the sale price as their commission.
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Jennifer E on December 22nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm

It depends on what type of auction and what the estate auctions company charges. You should consult with a local company and ask them about more details. Most of them will do a free consultation and answer any of your questions. Good luck with your item!
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http://www.hughesestatesales.com