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Sell at Antique & Misc. Auction
The Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Auction at Shipshewana Auction is held every Wednesday, year-round at 9 am. (Exception: Closed the week of Christmas & New Year’s) The auction is held in the Shipshewana Antique & Misc. Auction Building (an 80′ by 200′ enclosed facility, heated in the winter and open-air in the summer). Six to nine auctioneers simultaneously sell antiques, collectibles, primitives, instruments, architectural salvage, toys, signs, glassware, tools, furniture, and miscellaneous items.
Seller / Consignor Information
- Auction locations are reserved in advance by calling 260-768-4129 or by filling out our online Consigner Registration Form. Most locations are approximately 7′ x 10′ and some are approximately 9′ x 12′. Tables, lighted showcases, electricity, and pegboards are available for additional fees. There is no guarantee of selling time or auctioneer.
- Consignment fees are $15.00 to $20.00 per seller space. No refunds if cancelling or forfeiting space after 10am Monday before the sale (those who have not prepaid for their space will be charged the full amount.) Commissions are based on gross sales View Commission Chart.
- Unloading / Set Up: Unloading times are Tuesdays (7 am – 5 pm) and Wednesdays (5:30 am – 7 am). Park where directed or in a valid parking space. Check in with auction personnel, and you and your vehicle will be directed to your auction location. Side and overhead doors are to be operated by authorized personnel only. Spots must be occupied by 7 am on Wednesday to avoid possible reissuing.
- Advertising: During unloading / set up, staff will photograph items for the sale. Photos are uploaded to AuctionZip.com and captioned with the item’s location unless otherwise directed. To submit photos or auction listings in advance, email your sale date, location number, listings and photos to [email protected].
- Auction Time Procedure: All consignors are responsible for handling merchandise at auction time. (Rep. service is available, check office for rates.) Minimum opening bid is $5.00. We encourage you to sell all items to the highest bidder, although you as a seller have the right to “no sale” items or to offer items on a reserve bid.
- Seller Payout: Sellers at Shipshewana Auction get paid right away. Our goal is to have your checks available one hour after your last item is sold.
Antique & Misc. Auction Building Map
Commission & Fees
| Gross Sales | Rate |
|---|---|
| $8,000 and Up | 9% |
| $6,000 - $7,999.99 | 11% |
| $3,000 - $5,999.99 | 13% |
| $2,000 - $2,999.99 | 15% |
| $1,000 - $1,999.99 | 17% |
| $500 - $999.99 | 23% |
| $499.99 and Below | 30% |
| Maximum commission on all individual items over $2,000. | 9% |
| NO SALES = 10% COMMISSION WITH MAXIMUM $30.00 / LOT | |
| NO BIDS = $3.00 / LOT |
No Sale Items / Items Sold with a Reserve Bid
You as a seller have the right to “no sale” items or have items you want to offer with a reserve bid; however experience has shown us that a consignor that “no sales” items on a regular basis discourages buyers to purchase items from your consignment at that time or even in the future if you sell with us on a regular basis. We encourage you to sell all items to the highest bidder.
Our “no sale” policy is this: You will pay 10% commission on the last bid received with a maximum charge of $30.00 per no sale item. The “no sale” needs to be declared before the auctioneer drops the hammer and declares the item sold.
Two ways of handling your reserved items:
- Before the item goes up for auction, tell the auctioneer that you are selling the item with reserve, while not stating the reserve amount. Then let the bidding take its own course. Before the auctioneer sells the item the auctioneer will ask you “yes” or “no”. You either say “yes it sells” or “no I can’t sell it.”
- You may state a bid on an item prior to the sale of the item. At that point the auctioneer will use your stated bid as the opening bid and ask the crowd for the next appropriate higher bid increment. If no one bids then the item will “no sale” at your stated reserve bid.
Other Services
- Table Rental 6’ or 8’ table = $7.00 + tax (Tables are available day of set up)
- Lighted Showcase 6’ tall lighted showcase = $15.00 + tax (Showcases may be reserved in advance)
- Electric = $4.00 + tax
- Pegboard = $7.00 + tax
- Quilt Rack = $7.00 + tax
- Rep Service: Experienced help available. Check office for rep rates.
*For a job well done, tips are accepted and appreciated by your auctioneer and clerk.
Listings on AuctionZip:
Every Tuesday until 3:30 pm, a staff member takes photos of booths that are present that day for setup for Wednesday’s auction. Photos are uploaded to our page on AuctionZip.com for shoppers to preview items online. To view the listings, go to AuctionZip.com and search for Auctioneer I.D. #1945.
We encourage sellers to email us photos of your items in advance for us to post. Instructions for emailing photos/listings is below.
How to send in photos and listing information:
- Email us ([email protected]) with your name, the sale date, and your row and space number by 12 pm Tuesday, prior to your Wednesday sale date.
- Attach any photos or listing information you would like included. For large groups of photos, please break them up in multiple emails. Captions (up to 40 characters) may also be submitted for each photo. (Photos will be captioned with your row and space number unless instructed otherwise).
- Call the office at 260-768-4129 to make sure your photos have been received properly or for any questions about AuctionZip.
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