Expat Auctions will provide experienced personnel, a professional and ethical environment, and a safe and secure means of transporting and storing items.
Whilst our premises are insured against fire and theft we accept no liability for damage to goods presented for sale whilst they are in our possession.
We encourage you to read through our Terms and Conditions carefully prior to engaging Expat Auctions for your consignment.
Appraisal and consignment appointments
We are not always available to come and view your furniture in your home. So we ask that you please send digital photographs to zoe@expatauctions.com.sg. Expat Auctions will assess if your furniture will sell well at auction and will forward you a consignment form which needs to be completed to confirm your booking in one of our auctions. Please note we are now booked on month in advance for our auctions. c
Confidential Reserves
While Expat Auctions does not appraise items or make any promises as to what your item might fetch at auction, sellers may opt to set a reserve price on any of their items presented for sale. During the consignment process you will be asked to set a reserve price should you feel an item is of particular value. If your item does not sell at auction we will contact you to ask if you would like to re-offer it in an upcoming auction. If you should choose to re-offer your property you will be given the opportunity to readjust estimates or reserves. However a reserve price can only be set for 4 consecutive auctions.
It is rare that an item remains unsold for longer than 4 weeks. However should there be no bids placed on your item and it remains unsold for 3 months we will dispose of the item unless a seller chooses to take back possession at their own expense and effort. We will contact sellers via their nominated contact details before any action of this nature is taken.
Auction Sales Commissions & Fees
We will assist you throughout the auction process, providing a detailed inventory of your consignment and prices realised for each lot. We provide on-site storage for your property in our warehouse, and all items are insured through-out the auction process. You will receive payment for your property no more than 28 days after the completion of sale. Payment is made either by cheque or electronic transfer. Payment can be made in your preferred currency at the banks prevailing exchange rates less bank fees.
Sales commissions are calculated at 20% of the hammer price once your furniture has sold. GST is not charged.
