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Our standard terms for consigning items for auction through Mayells.
Mayells charges a seller's commission of 25% of the hammer price. This covers cataloging, photography, marketing, platform listing fees, and auction management.
A buyer's premium of 25% is charged separately to the buyer and does not affect the consignor's proceeds.
Consignors are paid within 35 business days of the auction closing, provided payment has been received from the buyer.
Payments are made via check or electronic transfer to the account on file.
Items are consigned for a minimum period of 90 days. During this period, Mayells will assign items to appropriate auctions for maximum exposure and value.
If an item does not sell at its first auction, it may be re-offered in a subsequent sale with adjusted estimates, at Mayells' discretion.
Consignors may withdraw items before they are cataloged for auction at no charge. Once an item has been cataloged and listed, a withdrawal fee of 20% of the low estimate applies to cover photography, cataloging, and marketing costs already incurred.
Reserve prices may be set in consultation with Mayells. Reserves are typically set at or below the low estimate. Mayells reserves the right to sell items below the reserve at its discretion in order to complete a sale.
Items in Mayells' possession are covered by our insurance policy up to the agreed estimate value. Consignors are responsible for insuring items during transit to our facility.
Mayells exercises reasonable care in handling all consigned property but is not liable for damage beyond the insured value.
Consignors are responsible for delivering items to Mayells or arranging shipping at their expense. For estate cleanouts and large consignments, Mayells may arrange pickup — contact us for details.
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