Check out our auctions!!

ONLINE SALES. ANYTHING GOES.

Our showroom features furniture and accessories, but our Astute online services can recover some of your investment on all sorts of items from electronic gizmos to fine art collections. We'll choose the best auction or sales site for your items and handle every step of listing, selling and shipping. All you have to do is get the item to us and wait for your money.

How It Works

-You call, email or drop by the store to show or tell us about your item(s).

-If we accept the item(s) and you agree to our terms, we'll research the item(s), prepare the online ad, list the item on the appropriate site, answer buyer questions, collect payments and ship the purchased items.

-Once we receive payment, we'll send you a check along with a detailed sales report.

Accepted Items

While we accept an extensive variety of choice items, there are some restrictions to "anything goes." We will inspect your items to make sure they are suitable for sale and can reasonably be expected to sell for at least $50. We also abide by the eBay^® guidelines for prohibited or restricted items.

Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if an item doesn't sell?
We sell over 99% of the items we take, so it's rarely an issue. We place a great deal of emphasis on getting the right items, so the selling takes care of itself. In the rare event that an item doesn't sell, it is re-listed for free. If your item does not sell the second time, it can either be picked up or given to charity. A receipt will be mailed for items donated to charity.
What happens if an item is returned?
 We only accept returns if an item was listed incorrectly. We have very few returns, but if an item is returned, we will re-list it.
Are my items insured?
Yes, from the moment the items leave your hands to the moment they are received by our buyers, all your items are fully insured.
Do you use reserves?
We sell 99% of our items with no reserve. Our experience has taught us that this is the way to get the most money for the vast majority of items. We will only consider using a reserve on an extremely rare or obscure item where there are only a few potential buyers.
Who sets the price?
The final selling price is set by the market. In the auction method of marketing, each item is sold to the highest bidder. Our job is to get the most bidders to the sale to bid on the item. For an estimate of what your item is worth, please check eBay's completed auction search, email us, or give us a call.
How do you decide the starting price?
In an auction, the starting price is largely irrelevant; it's the final bid price that really matters. On most items, we start the bidding at $0.99 since that is where eBay breaks their insertion fees.
How long does the whole process take?
For relatively simple sales and successful auctions, payment can typically be expected in about 15 days. However, there are a number of variable factors that can affect how long the process will take. First, it may take a few days to list a single item or a few weeks to prepare a large collection. Secondly, auctions can run from three to ten days, depending on the best method for a particular item. Finally, once the item is sold, it will take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to collect the full payment and be sure the buyer receives the item(s) in satisfactory condition. Only then can we mail you your check.
What factors make you successful?
We research our products carefully and evaluate the best way to sell them. We have a recognizable brand name and excellent feedback profiles at online auction sites. We also provide services that are not available from many online sellers, such as merchandise guarantees, combined shipment of multiple items and international shipping.
 

Fees
We charge a flat commission rate based upon the final selling price of each item:
40% for items selling for under $100
30% for items selling from $101 to $1000
20% for items selling from $1,001 to $10,000
10% over $10,000
Third party commission rates, packaging and handling, insertion fees and PayPal or other payment fees will be deducted prior to calculating commission.
All commissions are deducted at the end of the process, so you pay nothing upfront. We also provide free insurance coverage on your items while they are in our possession.
Of course, fees are really only half the story. We strongly believe that the most important factors that determine the selling price of an item are the knowledge and reputation of the seller. We earn our commission by achieving the highest selling price possible for you!
 

For a custom marketing plan on a large collection or estate, please email us or call us at 513.631.8886.