Why Sell Specialty Items with Redding Auction Service, Inc.?
Auctions Located at: The Bonneauville Event Center – 12 Elm Avenue, Gettysburg, PA 17325 (Bonneauville Borough) or Redding Auction Service – 1085 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
Auctions Take Place: On Saturday’s and Sunday’s
No Buyer’s Premium:
At Redding Auction Service, Inc., we do not charge a buyer’s premium. You may be asking yourself why this will affect you as the “seller” when it is called a “buyer’s” premium, but the affect could not be greater. A buyer’s premium adds a percentage on top of the final selling price of an item. For example, if an auction company has a 10% buyer’s premium and you purchase an item for $100, when you go to pay, that item will be $110. If a person only has $100 to spend, they are going to stop bidding at $90 because they know after the premium is added it will be $100. When companies have a buyer’s premium, prices are not able to reach their full potential and therefore, you are not getting the greatest return on your investment. At Redding Auction Service, Inc. you maximize 100% of your investment minus our commission rate.
Experience:
Redding Auction Service, Inc. has been in business for 50+ years. Our experts are knowledgeable in their fields and over time have mastered their processes which has led to the success we see today. Our experts strive to create a professional and honest environment as you navigate through this next chapter of your life. We understand that oftentimes having an auction is the result of a loss or big life change, and they are here to provide a professional seamless process that will make this trying time as easy to navigate as possible while providing patience and compassion. We are here to work with you every step of the way. With every decision make, your best interest is in mind in how to create the greatest return on your investment. In the case of specialty auctions, extensive research is conducted on the items to ensure they are being described correctly. If we feel that we are out of our realm, we have a team of experts in that specific field that we will bring in to assist in the cataloging process.
Federally Licensed, Insured, and Secure:
In the case that you have specialty firearms to sell, Redding Auction Service, Inc. is a federally licensed firearm dealer. Every customer that purchases a registerable firearm through Redding Auction Service, Inc. must go through a background check prior to leaving the premises or have their firearm shipped to another federally licensed firearm dealer in their area. This eliminates all liability for the seller. The last trace of any gun sold through Redding Auction Service; Inc. is our company. We take great pride in doing our job the “right” way and protecting our consigners. Our records are kept precise and accurate. Redding Auction Service, Inc. is also a fully insured auction company with fully secured vaults and storage facilities that have around the clock surveillance. Once you leave or your items have been picked up, they are in great hands.
Why Sell Via the Auction Method?
The auction method is the only way to find the true value of an item. One expert may feel that an item has a certain value where another expert could have a very different opinion. With using the auction method, you are getting the true “price realized.” Instead of one expert’s opinion, you are getting the opinion of hundreds of people all over the country at one time. By putting all of these opinions together at once, you create an environment where the item can reach its fullest potential.
No Reserve Auction Facility:
Redding Auction Service, Inc. is a no reserve auction facility. With that said, customers are inclined to bid higher when they know they are not just bidding against a reserve. We find that this creates higher prices realized.
Commission Rates:
Our commission rates vary based off of the type, quantity, and quality of the items. Please contact our office at 717-334-6941 for a consultation and we will provide you with what the commission rate would be.
Pick-Ups and Pick-Up Fees:
If you are unable to bring your items to us, we are more than happy to come and pick them up for you. We have a large fleet of unlettered trucks and trailers that make just about any job possible. When items need to be picked up a minimal pickup fee could be charged, we do not look to make money on our pickup fees, simply to cover our expenses for the trip.
Winchester:
Redding Auction Service, Inc. conducts auctions with exclusively Winchester made items. Some examples of these items are, but are not limited to, firearms, advertising items, displays, 5-panels, tins, ammunition, kitchenware, flashlights, wood working tools, fishing items, locks, books, and more. These auctions are offered in-person as well as online. Phone and absentee bidding are also available for those who are unable to attend. Items from these auctions are shipped within the United States as well as international. On top of our extensive marketing plan, we utilize target publications such as the WACA (Winchester Arms Collectors Association) Magazine.
Military/Civil War:
Redding Auction Service, Inc. conducts exclusive Civil War, Rev War, All Wars, and Overall Military auctions. Some examples of these items are, but are not limited to, firearms, swords, bayonets, scabbards, daggers, knives, buttons, buckles, canteens, helmets, uniforms, flags, powder flaks, ammunition, cannons, and more. These auctions are offered in-person as well as online if deemed necessary. Phone and absentee bidding are also available for those who are unable to attend. Items from these auctions are shipped within the United States as well as international. On top of our extensive marketing plan, we utilize target publications such as the Man at Arms Magazine.
Fishing:
Redding Auction Service, Inc. conducts exclusive fishing related auctions. Some examples of these items are, but are not limited to, new and vintage rods, reels, lures, bait, tackle boxes, bait buckets, fly fishing items, and more. These auctions are offered in-person as well as online if deemed necessary. Phone and absentee bidding are also available for those who are unable to attend. Items from these auctions are shipped within the United States as well as international. On top of our extensive marketing plan, we utilize target publications specifically for fisherman and collectors.
Our Process:
Step 1 (Consultation):
Our process starts with a simple phone call to our office at 717-334-6941. This phone call will allow you to speak with one of our experts who will answer any questions you may have as well as schedule an appointment for you to bring your items in or have them picked up. Our patient and compassionate staff understand that oftentimes having an auction is the result of a loss or big life change, and they are here to provide a professional seamless process that will make this trying time as easy to navigate as possible. We are here to work with you.
Step 2 (Acquiring the Items):
This next step can either take place where the items are located (if we are picking up) or at our facility (if you are dropping off). At this point, we will construct a brief inventory of the items we will be accepting or transporting. We will also do a contract with you to ensure that both parties are on the same page moving forward. This is also the time for any additional questions or assessment of the items to take place. You will receive a copy of the contract and inventory to take with you for your records.
Step 3 (Security):
Once you leave, your items are in great hands. They are placed into vault areas or secure facilities with around the clock security camera surveillance while they are waiting to be placed into an auction at no additional fee. We are a fully licensed and insured auction company.
Step 4 (Cataloging and Picturing):
Before the cataloging process starts, each item is gone over and cleaned by members of our staff. Once the cleaning has been completed, a detailed description is determined for each of the items and a tag is placed on each item with this information. The next step is taking pictures of each item. This is something that we take great pride in and take a lot of time doing. Each item is pictured several times to ensure that the pictures can be the interested bidders’ eyes. The items are then placed back into our secure facilities until a sale date is determined.
Step 5 (Determining the Sale Date):
Picking the perfect auction to place your items in is something that we spend a lot of time doing and take a lot of pride in. Each one of our auctions encompass a “theme,” some examples include “Military,” “Winchester,” and “Fishing.” It is all about finding the right items that complement one another to draw the right audience. We do not have a buyer’s premium to hide behind, we work strictly off commission. Therefore, the better we do for you, the better we do for ourselves. Every decision we make is with your best interest in mind and to get the greatest return on your investment. We keep you a part of the entire process, as soon as a date has been set, we call and notify you of that information. At that point, you can get on our website and view all of the pictures as well as a full cataloged listing of the items.
Step 6 (Marketing):
Once the auction build has been completed, our marketing team goes to work. The items are live for viewing on our website which has a national reach well in advance as well as being uploaded to AuctionZip, GoToAuction.com, and EstateSale.com. We have an email list that goes out to thousands of people weekly and utilize social media platforms to reach larger audiences. We also utilize local paper advertising based on the target audience for that specific auction such as local newspapers and auction locators. In addition, we utilize national publications when the auction theme deems it to be necessary. For example, if we were holding a large Winchester auction, we would plan the date accordingly around the quarterly Winchester Arms Collectors Association magazine. Another national publication that we utilize often is the Man At Arms Magazine.
Step 7 (Auction Preview):
For each auction we hold, a preview time is available for customers to come and examine the items prior to the day of the auction. This allows time to have any questions answered and also provides a time for those who are unable to attend the actual auction to leave phone or absentee bids. The auction preview typically takes place the day prior to the auction, however; that can vary based on the type of auction. Our goal is to create the greatest amount of exposure for your items.
Step 8 (The Auction):
When the long-anticipated day has finally arrived, our staff are nothing short of organized and professional. We pride ourselves in making things as easy as possible for those attending and in the appearance of our facility. People will attend the auction live, and we will have staff designated to absentee and phone bidders for those who are unable to attend. If deemed necessary, online platforms could also be participating in the auction.
Step 9 (Settlement):
Within 14 business days of the auction taking place, you can expect to receive your check, settlement sheet, and the original clerk sheets in the mail. The original clerk sheets will provide a detailed inventory of each item and exactly what it sold for. It is important to remember that this may look a little different than the inventory from when the items were dropped off or picked up. Items can be put together or broken down based off what will create the most value and item names can be worded differently based on how the clerk interprets it.