FOR CONSIGNORS
How to Sell Items at Auction
How to sell items at auction with HeritageBids. It's simple, transparent and rewarding. Whether you are an estate, a dealer or a private collector, HeritageBids offers a professional, transparent and rewarding consignment experience, with no upfront fees and no surprises.
WHY HERITAGEBIDS
A Better Way to Sell
No Upfront Fees
You pay nothing until your item sells. Our commission is taken only from the hammer price — never charged in advance.
Global Reach
Our online auction platform reaches qualified collectors across the United States, Europe, Asia and beyond. More bidders means more competition and better results.
Expert Presentation
Every lot is professionally cataloged with expert descriptions, accurate estimates and detailed condition reporting. Your piece is presented the way it deserves to be.
Dedicated Support
From submission to settlement, you have a dedicated point of contact. We keep you informed at every stage of the process.
WHAT WE SELL
Our Specialist Categories
We focus on categories where our team has genuine, deep expertise. If you are unsure whether your piece is appropriate, contact us, we are happy to advise.
ANTIQUE RUGS & CARPETS
Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Central Asian and European antique and vintage rugs and carpets. This is our core specialty and where we achieve the strongest results.
FINE ART
Paintings, works on paper, prints and sculpture from established and emerging artists. We handle both individual works and larger collections.
COLLECTIBLES & MORE
Jewelry, watches, silver, decorative arts, designer handbags and rare objects. We curate selectively in these categories to ensure quality and buyer demand.
HOW IT WORKS
How to Sell Items at Auction
From Submission to Settlement
SUBMIT
Send us photos and a brief description of your piece. Our specialists review every submission and respond within 5 business days with a free initial valuation and recommendation.
AGREE
AUCTION
Your lot goes live in our online catalog approximately two weeks before the auction date. On auction day, registered bidders from around the world compete for your piece in real time.
SETTLE
Once the buyer pays, we process your settlement within 30-35 days. You receive the hammer price minus our 10% seller’s commission — clear, simple and transparent.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Simple, Honest Commission
At HeritageBids, our fee structure is straightforward. There are no listing fees, no photography fees, no marketing fees and no hidden charges. We succeed when you succeed.
Our seller’s commission is 10% of the hammer price, deducted at settlement. Buyers pay an additional 15% buyer’s premium directly to HeritageBids, this is separate from your commission and does not affect your net proceeds.
For high-value consignments or collections of multiple lots, we are happy to discuss tailored commission arrangements. Contact us to start the conversation.
Example settlement: Hammer price: $5,000 Seller commission (10%): -$500 Net to you: $4,500
The buyer separately pays $750 in buyer’s premium, bringing their total to $5,750. Your net is always calculated on the hammer price alone.
OUR FEES AT A GLANCE
Seller’s commission: 10%
Buyer’s premium: 15% (paid by buyer)
Listing fee: None
Photography fee: None
Marketing fee: None
Unsold lot return: Free
Ready to Find Out What Your Piece Is Worth?
Our initial valuation is completely free and carries no obligation. Send us photos and we will be in touch within 5 business days.