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BK SuperAuction - Information for Consignors

Note: Terms subject to change without notice.

 

Seller’s Percentages - Memorabilia, Collectibles, Antiques etc:

Contact us for our very competitive rates.

Seller’s Percentages - Classic Cars and Motorized Vehicles:

$250 entry fee for reserve vehicles with a 7% sellers premium. Negotiable
No entry fee for non reserve vehicles with a 5% sellers premium.

Seller’s Percentages - Estates, Large Collections and Catalogue Sales

Contact us for a free consultation, appraisal and special discount rates.

Buyer’s Premium:

Vehicles:
7% on-site only
 
All other items
7% on-site bidder’s fee
15% on-line bidder’s fee

Payment:

Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Interac, Approved Cheque

Payment to Consignors:

After processing of credit cards and cheques, payment will be mailed out to the consignor within 21 business days.

Shipping Consigned Items:

We can arrange trucking and handling for consigned items if needed.
Driver, truck and trailer
Call for details
Generally $65/hr plus fuel surcharge, travel expenses or a percentage of total sales in auction.

General:

BK SuperAuction has established itself as a premier venue for the automotive memorabilia market. Our auctions draw many hobbyists, collectors and aficionados. The auction is also frequented by retailers looking for exceptional products for their stores.

We put a lot of effort into maintaining relationships with both our consignors and clientele. Due to the high quality of our consigned items and clientele, many items in our auctions fetch prices much higher than anticipated. We welcome the opportunity to help you get top dollar for your consignments.
 
BK Super Auction looks forward to helping you sell your collectible treasures. be it one item or an entire collection.
We go the extra mile for our consignors and take pride in our client relations.
Talk to us, we'll make it happen.

Auction Setup

Our auctions are run electronically and backed up with a redundant system of manual hand entry.
Our sophisticated auction software allows us full control over all aspects of a sale from cataloging, to on-line bidding, to invoicing, to report generating.
 

All items will be put on display, lot numbered with color coded stickers, photographed and entered into our software database.

A form for each lot is then printed in duplicate and added to our auctioneers binders which contain.

  • a separate page for each lot
  • description of the item
  • special features
  • high and low selling estimate

Winning bidder and price are manually recorded in the binder by the auctioneer and clerk.
A runner then takes the clerks sheets to our office where the selling price and buyer number is immediately entered into our database for invoicing.
When possible, once an item has been sold it is brought to our check out room.
Buyers are issued a hard copy receipt on payment.
Our staff will then release the item to the purchasers with their paid receipt.

Enhancing Customer Experience

  • For indoor locations we run a live slideshow of lots as they are being sold.
  • 60" screen behind the auctioneer and facing the audience allows our customers to clearly see each item as it comes up for bidding
  • Several smaller screens are placed around the facility so everyone has good visibility no matter where they are
  • We have an amplified sound system so the auctioneer can always be heard.
  • All items will be in full view for potential buyers to see what is being sold each day.
  • Our set up process is well thought out, and presentation is very important to us.
  • Whenever possible we start setting up displays weeks in advance in secure locations.
  • No worry for the consignors and nothing gets disturbed.
  • Public viewing is usually available the day before the sale.
  • Private viewing is also offered by appointment only.
  • Buyers can pre-register.
  • Special feature: BBQ the evening before the sale for those who stay over as well as consignors and staff.
  • This allows us to keep the building open for even more of a viewing period.

 

Auction advertising and promotion services

  • We create and distribute promotional flyers.
  • Selected items for the flyers are professionally photographed by Dave Franks.
  • Flyers are in full color and are professionally printed.
  • Flyers are mailed to our private customer list.
  • Newspaper and various other advertising.
  • Promo materials are e-mailed to certain clubs and organizations.
  • Many hours are spent setting up and organizing display themes
    Internet promotion on Kijiji, Facebook etc.
  • A lot of time is spent on promoting our events including phone inquiries to serious buyers.
  • All auction staff and auctioneers are very professional and dependable individuals who have spent many hours to make our events smoothly and efficiently.
 

On-line Bidding - We Sell to the World:
On Select Auctions only.

  • We use the trusted services of ProxiBid to run the on-line portion of our auctions.
  • Our auction catalog, including photos, descriptions and lot numbers are uploaded to ProxiBid in the weeks leading up to the auction.
  • Early bidders can place their bids with ProxiBid prior to the sale.
  • On-site online bidding during the auction is run by a 3rd auctioneer via computer.
  • Floor bids are transmitted in real time to ProxiBid and winning internet bids are recorded.
  • All online bidders are anonymous prior to and during the auction.
  • The ProxiBid service provides our consignors access to a larger bidding audience often composed of influential bidders from around the world.