Auction finds delivered to your door
If you are not local to our auction location or unable to make the pick up date, shipping can be a great option! We offer in-house shipping on many items.
Here’s how it works
First, make sure the auction in question is offering shipping as a pick up option. You’ll see it noted in the auction details, and it will appear as a pick up option before you bid.
Items that are available for in-house shipping will be specifically marked with a shipping box icon
If you do not see a shipping icon, we have determined that we cannot safely ship that item, the lot would be difficult for us to move or the lot is of lower value. Those items are for local pick up only. We do not offer third party shipping.
By selecting “shipping” as your pick up method, we will know to grab your items during the pick up. Make sure you select the correct option before bidding.
We ship items within 1-2 weeks of the auction pick up. Charges are billed to the card on file with Auction Ninja, and you’ll receive a tracking email.
Calculating Shipping Costs
Shipping fees are based on the size, weight, and packaging requirements of your items. In addition to carrier rates, we apply a handling fee to cover pick up of your items from the estate location, plus packing materials and labor
small
Jewelry, small collectibles, items that fit in an envelope or small box
/ plus shipping
medium
Small electronics, dishes, framed art under 24″, books, records
/ plus shipping
large
Lamps, bulky breakables, art pieces over 24″, larger multi-piece lots
/ plus shipping
Additional handling fees apply for custom boxes or additional supplies as necessary to ensure safe transport. Breakables will have extra fees added based on the amount of paper and bubble wrap needed.
Handling fees are per box. It is our aim to pack your items as economically as possible. We receive discounted shipping rates, and use those rates to calculate the shipping fee (we do not use retail rates). USPS is our preferred carrier, though we do use UPS and Fed-Ex for larger packages and when it is more economical to do so.
Additional Services and Supply Fees
Insurance, rush fees, etc.
Expedited Handling: Need your item packed and shipped faster? Add $10 for priority processing.
Insurance: Additional fee for invoices over $100. Insurance is included for items under $100.
Custom Packaging: Custom boxes or reinforced packaging may incur additional costs.
Supplies: Items requiring a large amount of paper or bubble wrap incur additional handing fees.
International Shipping
We are happy to ship internationally! Shipping costs and customs fees vary by destination. Please contact us for a shipping quote before bidding.
Combining Shipments
Won multiple items? Whenever possible, we will combine shipments to help you save on shipping costs. If an item requires separate packaging due to size or fragility, we will notify you before processing.
If you are planning to bid in multiple auctions occurring around the same time, please reach out and let us know. We are happy to hold items and ship them together.
Frequently asked questions
Items that are eligible for shipping will have a small shipping box icon when you are viewing the auction catalog. Once you click on an individual item, you will see a gray box that reads “shipping available” underneath the bid amount if the item is shipping eligible.
We do not ship furniture. Furniture is only available for local pick up. Bidders who purchase furniture and need it shipped must make their own arrangements with a freight carrier who can collect the item during regular pick up hours. We cannot process refunds for those who are not able to arrange transport or in cases where transport plans do not materialize. This a tough thing to line up and if you do not already have a company that you use for for deliveries, we would recommend refraining from bidding.
Auction Ninja sends one form email to all bidders with pick up instructions at the close of an auction. The same email is resent the morning of the pick up day. Currently, auction managers do not have the option to send separate instructions to bidders who chose shipping as the pick up method.
Yes, you may use your own shipping account, however you still need to pay for packing fees as outlined above.
We ask for 1-2 weeks to process your order for shipment. You will receive an email with tracking information as soon as we hit “print” on the shipping label.