FAQs
Check out our recently closed auctions to see what they look like!
Still have questions? Contact Us and we’ll be happy to provide answers.
Sellers
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Check out our past sales to get an indication of what we typically sell. We love entire estates and high quality/fun vintage items!
Send us an email to scooper@scoopsauction.com with some photos and details explaining how we can help.
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There are a few qualities that make auctions unique:
Unlike other methods of sale, auctions allow you to control when your stuff sells. A great option if you have a time sensitive need.
Auctions eliminate the need for pricing, ensuring that our financial interests are squarely aligned with yours.
Online auctions are minimally invasive and do not require strangers walking around in your home.
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Absolutely! Please reach out to us with photos of your items via email (scooper@scoopsauction.com) and we will be happy to assess if they are a good fit.
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Our rates differ slightly based on circumstances - i.e. increased rates if moving is involved, or discounted rates for supreme quality - but for the most part you can expect to pay something in the neighborhood of 30-40% of the hammer price to us.
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Auction Ninja is a reputable online auction platform that has hosted tens of thousands of auctions over the last decade. Scoops has worked with Auction Ninja closely over the past several years and are pleased with the partnership.
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For single estate sales, we typically hold pickups onsite from our client’s property. For multi-estate, curated, or other specialty auctions pickup is usually held from our warehouse in Roxborough/Manayunk. We can work together to assess what the best option is.
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