How it Works

Selling With BC Auctions

Selling at auction doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you have a single piece of equipment, several items, an estate, a business liquidation or an entire farm sellout, BC Auctions can help determine the best way to sell.

We offer consignment auctions as well as complete auction services, handling the details from preparation and marketing through auction day and settlement.

How the Auction Process Works

1. Start With a Conversation
Every successful auction starts with understanding what you have to sell. Contact BC Auctions before selling, moving or disposing of items. We'll discuss your property, your goals and the best auction option for your situation.

2. Choose the Right Auction
Depending on what you're selling, your items may be included in a consignment auction or sold through a dedicated estate, business liquidation, farm or equipment auction.

3. Prepare & Market
Good presentation matters. We photograph, catalog and market auction items to put them in front of interested buyers. For equipment and other consignments, we'll also help you understand what information and preparation can make your items more attractive to bidders.

4. Auction Day
Your items are offered to competitive bidders through BC Auctions. Depending on the auction, bidding may take place live, online through GavelWay, or both.

5. Settlement
After the auction, BC Auctions handles buyer payments and the settlement process according to the terms of your auction or consignment agreement.

Farm & Construction Equipment Auctions

From tractors and implements to construction equipment, trailers, tools and livestock-handling equipment, BC Auctions provides an experienced marketplace for machinery and equipment sellers.

Consigning Equipment

Contact us as early as possible when you have equipment to sell. The sooner an item is accepted for an upcoming auction, the more time we have to photograph, advertise and market it to potential buyers.

Depending on the auction, equipment may be delivered to our sale location or remain at the consignor's location. We'll discuss those details with you before your items are accepted.

Preparing Your Equipment

Presentation can make a difference. Clean equipment when possible, make sure batteries are charged and provide accurate information about operating condition, known problems, repairs or other details a buyer should know.

We don't expect every piece of used equipment to be perfect—we do expect buyers to receive an accurate representation of what they're bidding on.

Commission Rates

Equipment: 10% commission per item
$10 minimum • $500 maximum per item

Smalls: 20% on items selling for $99 or less
10% on items selling for $100 or more

No-Sale Fee: $20 per item if BC Auctions must protect the consignor's interest. No no-sale fee is charged when the consignor is present to protect their own interest.

All items received before the consignment deadline will be offered for online bidding at no additional charge.

Estate Auctions

How it Works

Every estate is different. We'll start with a free consultation to look at what needs to be sold, discuss your timeline and determine the best auction approach.

Many estate auctions can be conducted online with the items remaining on-site. BC Auctions handles cataloging, photography, online bidding, buyer invoicing and collection of auction proceeds. We also coordinate a scheduled pickup date for buyers after the auction.

From preparation through pickup and settlement, we manage the auction process so you don't have to handle it alone.

Commission Rates

**Commission rates may vary.

Commission rates are on a sliding scale.

$1 - $10 - 30%

$11 - $25 - 25%

$26 - $100 - 20%

$101 - $250 - 15%

$251 & up - 10%

Commission rates may vary depending on the size and type of estate. Cataloging and other applicable charges will be discussed during the initial consultation.

Business Liquidations

Every business liquidation is different. BC Auctions will work with you to develop an auction plan based on your inventory, equipment, timeline and goals. From cataloging and marketing to auction day, buyer pickup and settlement, we can manage the process from beginning to end.

Become an Online Consignor

Have an item to sell but don't need a complete auction? Approved BC Auctions online consignors can submit items for consideration for upcoming GavelWay auctions.

Submit your item information, photos and details online. If your item is accepted, BC Auctions will provide the auction details, commission and terms before it is listed for bidding.