People frequently come in with all kinds of questions concerning their household items, over stocked inventory, or just need an outlet for their obsession with yard sales! The decision comes down to one question. Do you want to sell it, consign it, or just want to walk away from all of it?.
 

MarketPlace | Auction | Estate Management

MarketPlace

Q: Where do your dealers come from?
A: The dealers that join us come from a wide range of interest and backgrounds. Many of them have always wanted to own their own shop and now they have the time. Others just enjoy yard sale shopping and auctions but have never had an outlet for their hobby.

Q: I’d love to have my own shop. How do I get started?
A: Rentals at the MarketPlace vary according to the needs of the dealers. Dealers that prefer to sell their own merchandise and set their own hours have the choices of renting a complete building or a smaller space that is connected by a porch. These spaces are not heated nor air conditioned but are priced according. Other spaces in our main building consist of two floors that are divided up into smaller spaces where customers can check out at designated sales stations. We take your sales, send in your taxes and issue checks once a month with an itemized list of your sales.

All contracts are month to month. There are no commission charges. And deposits are only required on outside spaces.

Q: Are prices set or are can we still negotiate?
A: Absolutely negotiate.

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Auction

Q: Where do you get your inventory to sell?
A: Homeowners who are redecorating, cleaning out, moving, or just downsizing will bring in selected items. Business owners, who need to rotate or liquidate their inventory will bring in their items. Others, just need help to empty out the contents of their home or business.

Q: How do I consign my items for auction?
A: We accept any quality items that are clean and in good working condition, such as furniture, antiques, glassware, house wares, collectibles, tools, sporting goods, hunting equipment, lawn and garden, etc.

Process is Simple:

  1. You bring in your consignment

  2. We’ll assign you a number

  3. We’ll sell it to last and highest bidder

  4. You pick up a check the following Friday

Commission Rates Per Item:
$00--$2.49=100%
$2.50--$4.99= 50%
$5.00--$99.00= 30%
$100.00--$999.00= 25%
$1000.00—UP = 15%
(Special Rates are available)

Q: How can I bid?
A: In order to register we need to see your driver’s license and a telephone number. At that point you will receive a number to use for that particular auction. As the auctioneer starts his chant, you raise your number at the price you are willing to pay. A 13% “Buyers Premium” and sales tax is added to your invoice when you check out. A discount of 3% is offered for cash and good checks. You can enter the auction at anytime and leave at any time. You pay nothing if you buy nothing.

Q: If I can’t attend the auction, can I leave a bid?
A: Yes, you can email us with your bid, phone in a bid, or stop in and leave a bid before the auction starts. If you have previously registered with us, we would only need your name and a phone number. Tell us what item you want and how high you would be willing to go. Don’t forget the “Buyers Premium” and the sales tax will be added if you win the bid. You would be notified the next morning if you win the bid.  Use our contact form to submit bid or callus

Q: What is a “Buyers Premium?”
A: This is a flat fee of 13% added to the final price of an item.  A discount of 3% offered for cash or good checks.

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Estate Management

Q: I have a whole house full of "stuff" I need to get rid of. What options do I have?
A: ESTATE MANAGEMENT - If you are in the process of moving or just down sizing your estate, we can help. First, you need to decide if you’re interest in getting rid of everything in the house or just selective items. The following are some options you might like to consider:

  1. We can buy and remove everything in the house.

  • We can also remove trash and leave the house broom clean.

  1. We can buy and remove selective items.

  2. We can do an Estate Auction at the house.

  • You will need ample parking and bathroom facilities

  • Everything is put outside and sold to the last and highest bidder - rain or shine!

  1. Tag Sale at the house.

  • Everything is pulled out and priced.

  • The public is invited on the first day to purchase items at designated prices-very little negotiation.

  • The second day prices are drastically reduced.

  • You will need ample parking and bathroom facilities.

 

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Chesapeake MarketPlace Auctions
 
 

Open Wednesday - Sunday 10am  - 5pm
MarketPlace                     410 - 586 - 3725
Auction House                  410 - 586 - 1161

 

5015 St. Leonard Road, P.O. Box 118, St. Leonard, MD 20685