We sell for you on eBay

Put simply: we turn your stuff into money by selling it on eBay. The Sellery is the easiest and smartest way to sell your gently used or new items on eBay.

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions on this page have been asked to us by actual consignors, leads, and buyers. We hope you find the answers to be a useful reference when you do business with us.


active consignors

If you're Currently using The Sellery or have used it in the past:

How long does it take to get my check after I bring in my items?

About 20-30 days. For a detailed time-line of the listing and pay-out process, see the Consignor Pay-Out Time line section of our terms of service.

How much will my item sell for on eBay?

Contact us and ask for an estimate of the selling price on eBay. We will respond via e-mail and let you know what you can expect to get.

Where is The Sellery located?

Please see our hours and location page to plan your next visit to our shop.

There's only a few days left on my listing and it hasn't been bid up to market value. Similar items sell for much more!

eBay auctions typically receive their highest bids when they are just about to end. Bidders often like to wait until the listing is just about the end before placing their final bid. We do our best to put up an excellent listing for you, and you can be confident that when bidding ends on your listing, it will have been bid up to fair market value.

I'm expecting a check in the mail. What will it look like?

Please see our checks page for an image of what our check envelopes look like.

prospective consignors

If you're thinking about using The Sellery:

Who pays for the cost of shipping to the buyer?

The buyer.

How much does my item have to be worth before it can be sellerized?

Each of our listings must represent a lot that is valued at $50 or more. Please see our requirements for consignments page for more information.

What are the fees for sellerizing my items?

Our only fee is our commission. Have a look at the commission calculator and schedule below to see how much you will get based on the sale price of your item.

COMMISSION STRUCTURE
Sells for: Your Commission: You get:
$50 55% $27.50
$75 55% $41.25
$100 55% $55.00
$200 55% $110.00
$250 57% $142.50
$300 58% $175.00
$350 59% $207.50
$400 60% $240.00
$500 61% $305.00
$1,000 63% $630.00
$2,000 69% $1380.00
$5,000 85% $3780.00
What types of items work best for sellerizing?

If it's got a brand name, model number, and is worth more than $50 on eBay, then it's worth sellerizing. This includes but is not limited to: musical instruments, pro audio and video, computers and laptops, electronics, collectibles, bicycles, and more. Please see our requirements for consignments page for specifics on what we can and can't sell for you.

How long does it take to get my check after I bring in my items?

About 20-30 days. For a detailed time-line of the listing and pay-out process, see the Consignor Pay-Out Time line section of our terms of service.

How much will my item sell for on eBay?

Contact us and ask for an estimate of the selling price on eBay. We will respond via e-mail and let you know what you can expect to get.

Where is The Sellery located?

Please see our hours and location page to plan your next visit to our shop.

Will I be charged any fees other than the advertised commission?

Nope. The only cost of doing business with us is the commission we take from the selling price of your item. Money flows on a one-way-street at The Sellery, and it's always headed in your direction.

How long does it take to drop off items at The Sellery?

About 5-10 minutes, depending on the logistics of getting your items through our door.
Here's what happens during a typical drop-off appointment:

  1. You show up at our location with your items.
  2. A The Sellery agent will inspect your items to make sure that they are consistent with our requirements for consignments
  3. A The Sellery agent will go over our terms of service with you and have you sign it as a contract.
  4. The Sellery will begin stocking your consignments and start listing them on eBay.
  5. You continue about your busy day while The Sellery handles the entire eBay selling process for you.