FAQs

Due to the inherent conflict of interest in purchasing items outright, we would rather sell your items for you on your behalf. Selling for you on a commission basis means that our interests are aligned, and we will work to get you the most money back for your valuable property.

The first step is to fill out the “Sell My Items” form to share some photos of the items you are interested in selling. If we determine your items will be a good fit for one of our auctions, we’ll ask you to complete a consignment agreement and schedule a time for you to bring your items in (or help coordinate a mover to pick the items up).

We conduct specialty auctions for large collections and for certain categories. Examples of specialty sales we have conducted in the past include: fine jewelry, firearms, mid-century modern, rug gallery, and model home furniture auctions.

Alexandria Auctions handles large consignments such as entire estates on a regular basis. Some groupings may be transported to our auction gallery in Alexandria to be sold in one of our weekly auctions, where other large estates may be sold out of the house via an online estate auction. Use the “Selling” page to get in touch with us and discuss your options.

Your items and the reason for selling them are your business, not anyone else’s. We offer complete anonymity for our consignors. We do not share or sell any of our contacts. If you see any item in our auction include the history or information of the seller, it was at the request of the seller.

All consignments are by appointment only, after a member of the Alexandria Auctions team has approved potential consignments.

We sell a variety of items. Some do better than others! We love selling mid-century modern furniture and decor, Chinese art and furniture, original artwork, sports memorabilia, fine crystal, rugs, clocks, tapestries, militaria and edged weapons, coin collections, jewelry, furnishings, handmade quilts, vintage audio equipment, musical instruments, cars, trucks, boats and motorcycles.

Most baskets, outdated electronics (VHS, cassette, camcorders), most clothing (leather jackets, designer labels, furs, and military uniforms are accepted), safety gear such as helmets and harnesses, most dolls, toys 1970s and newer, slide projectors, grills, appliances, trophies and awards, TV cabinets, entertainment centers, decorative holiday items (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, etc), building materials, hardware, paint, pool tables, pianos, clear glassware and flower vases, most stuffed animals (Steiff is accepted), picture frames, textiles (bedding, towels, curtains, fabric), luggage, china cabinets, aquariums, baby-related items (cribs, bedding, clothing), sewing supplies, most sporting goods (unless signed/collectable, antique), mobility and medical items (wheelchairs, medical supplies, walkers, crutches), and any items that are broken, dirty, or incomplete.

We do sell furniture in most of our weekly auctions, however we are currently somewhat selective on the furniture we accept. It needs to be in nice condition and be of a style that’s likely to sell well. Some styles do better than others at auction, with mid-century modern being a top seller. Specific brands also help the sale, and some brands that sell well include Restoration Hardware, Baker, Henkel Harris, Hooker, among others.

Yes, Alexandria Auctions has an 01 FFL (Federal Firearms License), just like a typical gun shop. We sell all applicable items in accordance with federal and local laws, including background check paperwork to transfer items to winning bidders. We showcase firearms in quarterly auctions and also accept related items such as scopes, ammunition, slings, holsters, and cases. Many people inherit firearms and we can help you through the process of selling them in accordance with federal and local laws.

We are most interested in selling first edition books as well as autographed books and pre-1850 books. Many newer books were mass-produced and may not have significant value.

We offer no-cost (and no-pressure!) consultations to help you evaluate what’s valuable, and offer some options for you even if we aren’t the right fit for the items you have.

We sell collectible coins and currency on a regular basis here at Alexandria Auctions. American coins tend to do best, but certain collectible foreign coins also do well. Keep in mind that condition plays a big part in the value of coins and currency, and never clean/polish/shine any coins. Contact us for an evaluation of your coin collections, big or small.

Yes, we help our clients coordinate the transport of the items when it’s too much to bring in themselves.

We mail a check within 30 business days after the conclusion of the auction, along with a settlement statement listing all the items we have sold on your behalf.