Seller's Guide

If you’ve ever sold something - especially online - you’ll know that it’s not easy. Getting a good photo, knowing the right terms to describe an item with, and working out a good price - then having to wade through people offering too low, or never showing up.

At The Auction Barn, we make selling easy. Without the hassle, without having to worry about scammers or no-shows, we make sure that your items find a new and loving home

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Now consigning for 2025 auctions

Consignment Highlights

An antique edition of 'Darwin's Journal - During the Voyage of H.M.S "Beagle" Round the World' c. 1894

Sold For $710

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A 1980 Royal Australian Mint $200 22ct gold coin, with koala to reverse, in original sleeve

Sold For $952

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Ante Dabro (b1938, Croatian/Australian), bronze figural form, c1970s-1980s, very good condition

Sold Post Auction via Negotiation, $1,800

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14CT White Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet featuring, 58 round brilliant cut Diamond

Sold Post Auction via Negotiation, $6,000

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How To Sell At Auction

Wonder how much your art or object or collection might be worth and how to sell it? follow the steps below and our team of specialists will review your submission at no cost and provide preliminary estimates for items that can be included in one of our sales channels in 10 to 15 days.

Becoming a Vendor

Becoming a seller, or vendor, is a simple process. You can fill out a form either online or in person to receive your individual vendor code, usually a three-letter code used for processing and identifying your items. Our fees start at a 22.5% commission on sales plus a $10 lotting fee (Furniture $20-$40), covering the research, description, and photography of your items. Reserves can be placed on items for auction.

Consigning Your Items

Getting your items onto our showroom floor is easy. Most vendors drop off their items at our warehouse entrance for inventory and storage. Alternatively, we offer collection services for those unable to visit. Contact us to make an appointment for delivery of your items. We can help with collections just get in touch. It's helpful to take photos or write an inventory of your items when leaving them with us. Reserves can be discussed at this point. All reserves are set prior to the auction going live.

What Happens Next?

Once processed, you'll receive descriptions and reserves for your items. Monitor your vendor profile and inbox for updates and notifications when your lots go online. If a reserve is not met at the close of the auction an email will be sent to you to notify you of the bid amount, you may choose to sell at the bid amount. At that same point in time, the bidder gets an email to notify them of the reserve, if they come up to the reserve the sale will be made. (Both parties have the following 24 hours to get back in touch). Payment is typically made to your nominated bank account. If an item doesn't sell after two attempts, you can choose to collect it or have it donated/disposed of.

Where Can you Find Us

Now consigning for auction. Submit items for online
valuation
here or contact us to book an appointment.

Canberra's Premier Auction House

Anyone can sell at The Auction Barn. Individuals, Businesses, Government Departments, Liquidators, and Importers. A selling profile can be developed to suit the situation. Contact one of our vendor managers today.

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