You've come to the right place if you're interested in having your artwork or other collectible treasures offered for sale on Collectible Cache. Our goal is to help you get your item noticed and ultimately sold. We are also here to support your efforts in any way we can, because a successful sale is beneficial for everyone.

We offer two consignment options for listing your items:

Option A: You provide us with photographs and description(s) of your items by email, and when the item(s) sell, you ship the item(s) to the buyer. Our commission starts at 30% of the final sales price for this service and decreases on a sliding scale.

Option B: If you would prefer not to deal with taking photos and shipping the item when sold, you may ship your items to us at your expense and we will handle the entire transaction. Our commission starts at 40% of the final sales price and decreases on a sliding scale.

You will find additional information below to help you better understand how our consignment service works:

Web Space:

Your items are placed within the category they belong. If your item(s) are something we haven’t previously sold, we may set up a new category for you.

How to Get Your Items on Collectible Cache:

Option A: Photograph your item(s), determine the price(s), write a brief informative description for each item  including measurements, if applicable, and describe any flaws so that everyone can make an informed decision before purchasing.  Email everything to . Include your full name (first, middle initial and last), address and telephone number, and if you have an account with PayPal, the email address you use for payments. If the items are acceptable for our website, we will email an agreement to you for your signature. Your item will be listed as soon as we receive the signed agreement back from you.

Option B: Email us at  with an itemized list that includes your descriptions and pricing for your item(s), full name, address, phone number and PayPal email address. If the item(s) appear to be acceptable, we will email an agreement to you for your signature and provide you with our shipping address of where to ship the item(s) and the signed agreement. We will inventory the items when they arrive against your itemized list and send you a confirmation that all items were received and are as described. Your items will be then be photographed and listed on our website.

Shopping Cart:

Customer payments for your merchandise will be handled through our PayPal shopping cart. PayPal offers several payment options that do not require our customers to have an account with PayPal, but that is also an option. (Receiving your payment is addressed below)

Fees:

Typically consignment stores and art galleries charge 40-60% of the sale price. We charge a maximum of 30-40% depending on the consignment option you choose (see option descriptions above).

Your Payment:

If you have a PayPal account, your share, plus shipping charges paid by the customer (Option A only), will be transferred into your account after the end of the 14 day return period allowed for the customer to return the item. If you would rather not set up an account up with PayPal, your payment will be mailed via a bank check no less than once a month for the previous month’s completed sales.

Your Pricing Strategy:

Initial pricing of your merchandise is at your discretion. Pricing should be researched to determine the price you set and we can offer suggestions if you like. We do reserve the right to adjust the pricing if it appears to be significantly higher or lower than market value.

Acceptable Items:

We specialize in collectible items such as original art and reproductions, collectible plates and dolls, antique jewelry and other collectible items. We are not a thrift store. Items should be saleable, in that they are clean, and not severely chipped or damaged.

Order Form:

PayPal sends us an email with a copy of the order along with the payment notification. When we receive the notification we remove the item (s) from our site and email you a copy of the order form in PDF format.  

Packaging Items for Shipping:

You may package your items however you like, however; please keep in mind the possibility of breakage during shipping. Wrap breakable items in bubble wrap or other shipping materials and use suitable sized boxes of sufficient strength for each order. Use adequate packing material to keep items from moving around during the shipping process. Do not use inflatable packing bags for breakable or heavy items.

Shipping Your Order (Option A only):

If you chose Option A, you are responsible for shipping your item to the buyer. Orders can be shipped through USPS, UPS or Federal Express, depending on the item and the choice made by the customer. We will email a packing slip for you to include when shipping the order. Items should be shipped within one or two days of receiving the order.

Consignment Term:

The minimum consignment term is 90 days. At the end of the first 90 days, we will allow as much time as you wish for your item to remain on the site. We will contact you every 3 months to see if you would like your items to remain on the site or be removed. If we do not hear back from you, your items will automatically be removed. Option B items will be returned to you upon your request at your expense.

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