BergersBizness - Consignment

If you are looking for a way to sell your goods online without having to do it yourself then you have come to the right spot. We are located in Southeastern Connecticut serving primarily the New London County area. For customers outside of the New London County area, we can still sell for you if you wish to deliver to us or mail us the goods you wish for us to sell.

We offer an online consignment service where we list your merchandise on eBay and other selling venues for the world to see and most importantly...BUY! By selling online, you are exposing your merchandise to millions thus increasing your chances for it to sell. So, let's get started!

"Why do I need a consignment service to do this for me?"

For most, the reason they turn to us is because they simply are too busy to do it themselves. It takes time to research , write descriptions, take pictures, and manage all the details selling online takes.

Too, eBay has made it more of a challenge for new sellers or sellers with a low feedback number to sell on eBay. Because our ratings are high and we are in good standing with eBay our listings are more visible in search results and prospective buyers feel more confident buying from us.

"What type of things do you sell?"

We are all about variety so our listings include many different types of things. But, I will say that we only sell quality merchandise.

Mercandise offered needs to meet the following requirement. We have also offered some suggestions to aid in the selling of your item.

Merchandise offered must have a selling value of at least $50. We can combine like items into one listing to obtain this value if needed.
Goods must be clean, in proper working order, no dings, tears, rips, chips, cracks, stains, or odors. Used, Vintage, or Antique goods will be judged on whether the use and wear would be considered normal for its age.

Clothing offered will be freshly washed,pressed, or dry-cleaned, and be on hangers. Anything that smells of smoke, moth balls, musty storage smells or includes hair from your favorite pet will not be listed.
Any fine jewelry offered must have such specifics as the identification of stone, carat weight, grade of stone, and metal content.
Be sure to include any owner's manuals that you might have.
For designer labels such as Coach, Gucci, or Louis Vuitton, eBay has made it very hard to sell these due to there being such a high number of fake ones being listed. I can discuss this further and explain in more detail.
No WalMart, Target, Sears, JC Penny, or the like store brands.
Include any history you know of the product. The more detail the better.
Be realistic with the price wanted. The economy is tough and selling prices are a reflection of the times.
A product can only be considered new if it has never been used, turned on, opened, displayed, etc. It must still include tags, boxes, and paperwork just as it came from the factory or off the rack. Otherwise it is not new but instead would be considered mint,like new, or used.
We cannot accept anything that is prohibited on eBay( Check Here), any vehicle that requires a title, or adult only products.

"What Are The Fees?"

You, the Client, will be responsible for all fees a venue charges to list, sell, and process the payment for your listing. This varies from venue to venue and I have included links to the sights if you want to see their fee schedules yourself. These fees are direct charges from the vendor and are the same charges you would incur if you sold on the site yourself. These fees are paid by us, directly to the vendor, with none of the fee costs being retained by us.

EBay
Amazon
PayPal charges a 2.9% transaction fee on the total sale amount plus a $0.30 fee per transaction.

Commission

We charge a commission of 35% for any listing that ends with a winning buyer regardless of the venue it sells on. For single listings that end with a selling price greater than $500 we offer a tiered commission scale based on the final selling price. We do not charge a commission if your items does not sell.

So when all is said and done, you can expect to receive 50-60% of the selling price at the time of payout.

"How will you list my products?"

We usually list used and collectible merchandise in auction as the selling price has been found to be quite varied. We find that newer products that have a consistent selling price do better with a fixed price where the buyer can buy it on the spot.

For the most part this is how your listing will be handled:

Week #1: Auction format. If no sale...

Week #2: Auction format with the price reduced a bit. If no sale....

Next 30 Days: Fixed price format with the price increased to what is considered closest to the best selling price found when researched. If no sale....

Next 30 Days: Fixed price with a best offer option. We will make you aware of any offers given and you can accept or decline the offer. If no sale...

At the end of the second 30-day fixed price listing we will give you the option to end your listings or continue to list the product at a fixed price with the best offer option. If you choose to end the listings merchandise will need to be picked up within 30 days from that date.

The Nitty Gritty Details

Yes, we do have some rules. When we have agreed to sell your merchandise we will ask you to sign a contract. This contract will be binding and will be in force for all listings we do for you. Below we have added the requirements from our contract so you can be aware of them before you sign. For clarification, the Client is you and BergersBizness is the Seller.

Client Requirements

Client understands and agrees:

I, the undersigned, hereafter referred to as the “Client”, wish to retain the services of BergersBizness, hereafter referred to as the “Seller”, and agree to be bound by the terms contained in this contract.

I, the Client, understand and agree to the following:

To provide a current driver’s license number, address, and phone number.

To allow Seller to start all listings at a price and format they fill appropriate and understand there is no guarantee that the listing will end with a winning bidder or be bid any higher than the opening bid.

That if I, the Client, require a minimum starting price for a listing, I will make the seller aware of this prior to the item being listed.

My co-workers, friends or family, including myself, will NOT bid on any auction style listings as this is prohibited by eBay.

No listing may be ended once it has received a bid.
That if a buyer returns a purchase that the sale will be considered void.
That I, the Client, legally own the merchandise being offered and will be responsible for any fees incurred if it is found that I have misrepresented my ownership of the goods.
The Seller will retain possession of all goods during the duration of the listings. Exceptions will be for large or heavy merchandise which will be handled on a case by case basis.
For any merchandise that does not sale, or is not eligible to be sold, I agree to pick up within 30 days from the date notified by the Seller or the merchandise will be considered abandoned and will become the property of the Seller to dispose of as they see fit.

Our Services To You

To offer FREE pickup of your merchandise if your location is within 20 miles of our location. Restrictions apply for items that are too large or difficult to move. These goods will be handled on a case by case basis. For distances greater than 20 miles, it will be the Client’s responsibility to get the goods to the Seller.
To research each item to determine its CURRENT value and selling potential.
To write thorough descriptions, by using information supplied by the Client and from the research performed.
To take up to 12 professional quality photographs.
To monitor each listing from beginning to end to insure it has proper content and to answer any questions from potential buyers.
To email the Client notification when a listing is posted online to insure that it meets their approval.
For all sold listings, we will invoice and process buyer payments, package and ship goods to buyer, and resolve any problems that could arise and insure the buyer is totally satisfied with their purchase.
We will issue payment for eligible consignments by the 15 of the following month for all sales that ended successfully. Eligible consignments are those that have been received by the buyer and either feedback has been left or 7 days have passed since the date of the delivery and the buyer has expressed no dissatisfaction. This could take longer for International shipments.

Let's Do It!

So, you have read all the fine print and are ready to sell your goods. What's next? You will need to contact us to let us know what you would like to sell. At that point we will research your product to determine the selling value. If it is something that can be sold we will then make an appointment to meet to pick up your goods.

If you want to know what something is worth we will be happy to give you the current selling prices of items like yours. Just fill out the form below.

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