posted on June 22, 2009 07:42:32 PM new
I receive many emails and phone calls from people who have been left a stamp or seal collection. It is usually the common material, incomplete, and of not much interest to me.
However, it could most likely be sold on ebay. I am thinking of offering to sell this stuff on ebay for those who want to do so.
I do not want to be a selling assistant. Does anyone sell on consignment? What do you charge? Any problems? Any suggestions?
posted on June 23, 2009 08:26:58 AM new
I occasionally sell on consignment. Charge 1/3 of gross. With my ancient book keeping skills, it's a pita. I don't accept anything that I can't make at least $10.00 commission on.
posted on June 23, 2009 09:04:00 AM new
Yes, fvf's are included. My agreements are oral, as I only take consignments from people I know and trust. I also have physical posession of the items that I list.
posted on June 23, 2009 09:39:09 AM new
I would go with a signed agreement. Give it a try see how it works. I belonged to the stamp club for about 25 years they are all packed away most still in mailers. Make me an offer! Just kidding.
posted on June 23, 2009 11:24:45 AM new
I get 35% plus the consignor pays all the fees. I have several clients and it's my main source of income. I have an agreement if you want me to email it to you and you can make your changes on it. You don't need to register with eBay. If you don't want to be a TA, then I wouldn't register with eBay because you may get a lot of potential consignments
posted on June 24, 2009 04:31:50 PM new
Most of what I sell is on consignment from friends or friends-of-friends. I've done this for about 10 years. I charge 25% of final bid price and consignee pays all fees. The final amount the consignee ends up with ranges from 50-60% of the final bid price. I've developed a packet of information and some forms which make the paperwork easy and uncomplicated. If you want, you can e-mail me a [email protected] and I'll be happy to send you a copy. Since my consignees are friends, I don't have a contract or written authorization. I DO ask what they want me to do with items that don't sell. I also insist on having physical possession of the item. I really enjoy consigment selling mainly because of the wide variety of items I get from my elderly friends. The only restriction I have now is that I don't sell large bulky items. I've sold large mirrors and lamps in the past...but no longer...too much shipping/packaging hassle. Good luck...
[ edited by blueyes29 on Jun 24, 2009 04:33 PM ]
posted on June 24, 2009 05:10:23 PM new
The problem these days is that the person has such high expectation what the item can fetch.
After all the fees,the owner may not be happy with what he is getting.
Makes life easy for yourself,let someone else do it!
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posted on June 24, 2009 07:45:11 PM new
I agree, hawaha. In my consignee packet, I paint a pretty bleak picture about what sales on eBay may bring and emphasize that the prices they may see in a book represent RETAIL prices. I tell them that on a VERY GOOD day, probably the best they could expect is MAYBE half of that and, most times, less. I've been fortunate in that most of my consignees just want to get the stuff out of their homes and have been delighted that any of it sold and that they got something for their "treasures". Again, I do represent a pessimistic view so their expectations are significantly lowered. That mind-set helps tremendously!
[ edited by blueyes29 on Jun 24, 2009 07:45 PM ]
Yes, the book is available for the Kindle or as an old-fashioned paper book. It's on Amazon for $16.95 plus shipping (if you don't have an annual shipping deal with them); $7.67 for the Kindle version. It's also on eBay for $12.95 with Free Shipping (Media Mail) or a subsidized Priority Mail.
I sell more hard-copy books on Amazon than eBay even though they cost at least $4 more. Go figure.
Do a search for however much of "eBay Consignment Selling & Drop Off Stores - Business" you care to type on eBay (or Amazon, for that matter), and it will show up.
posted on June 25, 2009 12:53:13 PM new
I've done some consignments through ebay in the past. Close friends and family I don't bother with contracts, but everyone else has to sign one. That way everyone knows where the other stands and the terms are all spelled out if there is a problem down the road.
I charge 40% flat fee for consignments, but this includes all of my fees. I have seen furniture stores in Portland charge as much as 50% for consignments, but they have retail overhead that they have to cover. I just inquired about selling a high priced lamp at auction and was quoted a consignment rate of 10% to have it sold. I have to have it insured or pay an additional 1.5% for insurance while it is in their hands. I will likely have it insured through our own policy, as I can cancel it once it is sold and receive a refund for the difference.
posted on June 30, 2009 07:25:57 PM new
Just a brief follow-up. The ASQrs and the sellers have found me, and the questions flow, along with five, yes - 5 requests or offers to sell their collections to me.
After the store is filled, I am going to have to seriously consider selling on consignmemt at ebay.
