Online Auction Sales

Online Auction Sales

SERVICE OVERVIEW

Online auctions are a unique way of selling large quantities of items efficiently and affordably in today’s market. Whether you are making the transition to a new home or simply decluttering, online auctions can be a great tool for you.

Lotus Transitions will work with you to…

  • Evaluate your items for sale
  • Arrange items into lots to increase bidding and attract potential buyers
  • Create detailed descriptions to accompany multiple photos of each lot
  • Publish and monitor your auction
  • Market your items
  • Coordinate and collect payments
  • Oversee auction pickups

We will accommodate your schedule to arrange a convenient time to sell your items, and oversee the buyer pick-ups at your home or storage unit. Approximately thirty days after your action closes, you will receive a check in the mail and a detailed reporting of items sold!

POPULAR QUESTIONS

A lot is any item or items sold together as one unit.

Saleable items include…

  • Furniture (modern, vintage, and antique)
  • Small and large appliances
  • Lawn and garden equipment
  • Tools
  • Collectibles
  • Games and toys
  • Books
  • Men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories
  • Metal ware
  • Lamps, rugs, and décor
  • Pots, pans, bakeware, dishes, glassware
  • Fixtures and hardware
  • Vehicles & real estate

Unlike traditional consignment venues, online auctions allow the client to retain approximately 80% of the auction profits. In addition to the commission paid to the auction company, there are hourly labor charges related to preparing and overseeing your event.  

We work with a well established sixty year old company, based in Pleasant Valley, New York with a proprietary bidding platform that reaches tens of thousands of proven bidders. Unlike Ebay, each lot has a dynamic end to ensure the auction doesn’t close until all bidders have a chance to participate. Our auctions have a regional following including all parts of New England and many New York counties.

If an item does not sell at auction or is not able to be included in the online auction, Lotus Transitions will provide you with resources in your area to consign or donate your unwanted items. We will also work to sell any remaining items to the auction buyers on the day of pick up.