Sell Your Collection with Stade Auktionen

This decision depends on your individual preferences, the collection and your circumstances. We offer both direct purchase and the opportunity to sell postcards via our auctions. You can expect higher proceeds, but also a longer waiting time at an auction, whereas a direct purchase offers a fixed price and direct payment.

Whether collections or individual items sell better depends on the value and rarity of the objects. Individual pieces can be coveted by collectors and fetch high prices, especially if they are rare and in good condition. Entire collections offer the advantage of selling several items at the same time, which can often be easier and faster. The success of the sale ultimately depends on quality, rarity and demand.

Whether the sale of a collection is worthwhile depends primarily on the rarity and condition of the collector’s items. Rare and well-preserved items such as stamps, postcards and coins can be particularly profitable. Complete collections are often more valuable than individual pieces and attract buyers more easily. Our experts at Stade Auktionen can assess the value of your collection and help you achieve the best possible selling price.

Consignors shall accept the following conditions:

1. The consignor may only consign postcards, stamps and other documents over which he has sole control.
2. Consignments can be made at any time and will be included in the next auction.
3. The starting prices are generally determined by the auction house. They are based on the current market situation.
4. The auctioneer is entitled to accept underbids up to a maximum of 20% of the starting price.
5. If the consignor withdraws the goods for reasons for which the consignor is responsible, an expense allowance of EUR 100 per hour shall be payable for the inspection and valuation of the items to be auctioned, but at least EUR 100 per order.
6. The sales commission for the auctioneer is 22% of the hammer price. If the hammer price is up to 500 euros, the sales commission is 30% and the insurance costs are 1% of the hammer price. The statutory value added tax is levied on this. Postage costs for any returns shall be borne by the consignor. We charge a fee of 2.50 euros per lot for processing large lots and 1 euro for individual postcards.
7. The auctioneer cannot accept any liability for auctioned goods. He therefore takes out special auction insurance for the account of the customer, which insures the auctioned goods against all risks within the scope of this contract. The sum insured is 1% of the hammer price.
8. If the consignor withdraws the goods for reasons for which he is responsible after the auctioneer has already advertised the goods in the catalog or on the Internet, the goods shall be deemed prepared for the auction and the auctioneer shall settle the order with a further expense allowance. This includes the lost commission of 20% of the starting price of the lot. In addition, the processing fee of EUR 25 per lot, up to a maximum of EUR 300, must be reimbursed. Fees for inspections that are necessary, at the auctioneer’s discretion, will be invoiced separately after consultation.
9. Billing takes place 6-8 weeks after the auction.
10. Advances are possible for good consignments.
11. The place of jurisdiction for all parties involved is Lörrach.