Deciding where to sell can be tricky. There are online auctions, live auctions, consignment stores, and many more. Although it would be nice to find a one size fits all place to sell, however different items need to be sold differently. Hopefully the info below can give you some insight tips and tricks to marketing your items for top dollar.
Hiring an auctioneer or auction company to handle liquidating and selling your merchandise at a live auction can be a great way to hand off most of the responsibility to the auction company. The auctioneer will take on the job of creating an inventory list, advertising, and setting up the sale. And hopefully they will handle the after auction responsibilities as well, such as buyers and merchandise pickup.
Choosing one of numerous online auction sites like ebay, amazon, live auctioneers, or AuctionIgniter is only part of the task. Having enough experience in selling online and using an online auction service for certain items can make a difference in the sold price you receive.
Starting with an online auction and finishing up with a live auction may not be a bad idea for certain types of merchandise. Your merchandise will be placed online along with pictures, descriptions, and other information. Pre Bidding occurs for about one or two weeks prior to the actual auction date. This give potential buyers more time to locate your auction and find what you are selling. It gets better, come auction day many of your items may have starting bids before the actual auction even starts.
Finding the right auctioneer for the job, when selling merchandise or liquidating equipment is key to your sale. You will want to hire an auctioneer who has experience and preferably a history in selling the types of merchandise you have. What is the commission ?, are there other auction fees ?, or is there a minimum charge ?.
Most things are worth what the majority of buyers are willing to pay. However carefully selecting the company or
venue where your merchandise will be sold can make a difference.
We have experience in buying, selling, and working with auction companies.
AuctionIgniter can do a pre evaluation for free, and recommend an auction company or online venue best suited for
the types of items you want to sell.