Interested in Consigning?
Reach out to us:
By phone – call our offices at (717) 263-6512 to schedule an appointment with one of our auctioneers. We meet with you, review the items you wish to send to auction, discuss value and services needed in addition to auctioneering (such as packing, pick-up/moving) and look at your time table. There is no charge for this initial consultation.
By email – email us at bid@gatewayauction.com. Please include your name, contact information and information on what your are looking to consign. If you have photos, please attach them to your email for review by our auctioneers.
Through our contact page and provide some basic information about the object you are interested in consigning. Be sure to provide good overall photos of the object along with a brief description. If you have a large collection or estate, a few representative photos and descriptions will help us the most. Once your photos are received, we will review them and contact you within two weeks.
Auction Contract
Ready to move forward? You will be given a formal auction contract to sign which includes the consignor’s name, how the check needs to be made out, the address the settlement packet gets sent to, a list of objects to be sold, the commission rate and any packing, pickup or disposal fees.
Commission
The seller’s commission is a percentage of the sales price of the auction, otherwise known as hammer price. We do not charge up-front or hidden fees, and our commissions are inclusive of auctioneering, insurance, marketing, cataloging, photography and storage. Our standard commission fee is 37%. Commission rates for specialty items such as vehicles, coins, firearms, model trains, toys and other specialty collections vary. We always strive to keep commissions competitive, and we feel they reflect our quality and standard of service.
Handling and Transport
Our team is dedicated to the careful handling of your property. From packing to pick-up, we provide options to families who need a little extra help with this part of the process. We charge a standard hourly fee for staff and vehicles. An estimate can be provided by our auctioneer(s) at the initial consultation. Our staff is covered by worker’s compensation and once your objects are in our possession, whether in our vehicles or in our offices, they are fully covered by our insurance policy.
Payment
10 business days after an auction, you will be sent your settlement packet. This packet includes an itemized listing of the items you consigned and their hammer prices. The commission and any fees will be taken off the sale total. Included in the packet is your check for the net amount from the sale.
