Austintatious Offerings Vintage Needlework Estate Reduction Services

We recognize that there are distinctly different buyers when it comes to the vintage needlework enthusiast. Some folks just want to find that special something for which they've been searching and the ability to buy it outright.

Some folks would like to take a chance on getting a deal at auction.

In order to service both types of clients, We offer a few different options to help you with your estate reduction.

The first option requires that you send us photos and inventory of items you have, and we can make a straight offer for your items. We'll base our offer on how quickly the items will sell in a certain timeline, price they'd go for, average market availability, etc. If they're easy to find, and many on the market, of course the price we offer would be lower. Hard to find and less on the market, the offer would be higher. 

Or, we can sell the pieces for you on consignment.  For all of our Consignment services, we operate on a simple 55/45 split. We'll list the items for you on our various sites at a set price, and send you a Payment each month as your items sell. You ship the items to us, and we do the photo work, inventory, etc. This is our most popular estate service, due to the ease on the person dealing with an overload of craft items that need new homes.

Another estate reduction service we offer is our consignment auction services. Below is a set of questions frequently asked about our consignment auction services.

Austintatious Offerings Stitchery Auction Consignment Services Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Do you only accept new stitchery items?

No. We sell both new and used (we prefer the term previously loved) items. However, we do require that "previously loved" items be in good condition. We will not sell yarn that smells like smoke, nor will we sell junk or items that are in extremely poor condition.

2. How do you know how to set the prices?

For our Auction Consignment Services, we start all of our auctions at 99¢. There are very few exceptions. eBay is an auction venue, which means that buyers will determine the final prices on auction pieces. The highest bidder wins the auction. We believe in letting our customers decide the final price.

3. What happens if an item doesn't sell?

This very rarely happens in our auctions. We have customers from all around the world who watch our auctions daily. Not only do items always sell, they usually always get very reasonable prices. We also contact our newsletter subscribers to let them know that, during a certain time period, consignment auctions will be happening so that they'll have a "heads up" to stop by and see if there's something they can add to their stitchery stash!

4. Do you sell partial skeins of yarn too, or only full skeins?

We do sell partial skeins of yarn too. Many vintage stitchery enthusiasts are looking for bits and pieces to complete projects.

5. How long will my auctions run for?

All of our consignment auctions run for 7 days.

6. How long will it take for you to get my items listed on eBay?

We are usually booked in advance and list the items in the order in which they are received. General turn around for consignment arrivals is a 1-6 week period. Time varies on how many consignment clients we have ahead of you and the size of their estates.

7. I don't live anywhere near you! Can I still use your service?

Absolutely, of course! We deal with worldwide estate reductions and are happy to work with you!

8. How soon until I receive my funds from the sale?

Generally, 30 days after the auction ends, you'll receive your first payment. Our clients often bid on more than one lot, and sometimes the ending dates are spread out. All items must be received, and all credit card / bank transactions complete before the sale is considered finished. This gives us the opportunity to make sure our clients are completely satisfied which will keep them coming back for more great auctions!

9. How much will you be charging for your consignment services?

For all of our Consignment services, we operate on a simple 55/45 split. You, the owner of the items, will receive 55% of whatever the items sold for on eBay, we retain 45%. Our 45% fee covers all our services rendered, from photographing, listing, packing, shipping to clients, credit card / PayPal / bank fees, etc. We're very proud of our long history of consignment services and our worldwide clientele. We've never had a single complaint and believe that we offer the very best vintage stitchery consignments in the world! You'll never incur any 'hidden charges' when you use Austintatious Offerings Vintage Stitchery Consignment Services!

10. Will you guarantee that my items will sell for a certain price?

No we cannot. Since our consignment services are worked through a true Auction Venue, there's no guarantee that your item will sell for top dollar. However, we DO guarantee that our Photo work and Descriptions are highly in demand in the Vintage Stitchery Industry, and they get TREMENDOUS response. We have become known for our excellence in service and outstanding vintage needlework products, and guarantee that we'll do everything to present your consignment sales auctions like the treasures that they are.

11. Will you personalize my auctions and add a story about my loved one?

We'd love to. We know that by allowing us to serve you, you're honoring someone special and the craft / crafts that they've loved. If you wish us to add a little history to our consignment auctions for you, we're happy to do that! If you prefer complete anonymity, that's ok too!

12. Must items be sorted and inventoried before I can send them to you?

No, unless you prefer to do that for your records. We here at Austintatious Offerings want to make things easier for you, not more complicated! Occasionally, we receive items in a jumbled mess. Sometimes they're packed in a tidy and orderly manner. Of course, it's easier and faster to deal with items that are in general packed, labeled and arranged neatly, it's not required. We know that many of our stitchers' loved ones have no interest in the craft and are just looking for help to liquidate it. We're here to serve YOUR needs!

13. How do I get all my items to you?

If you live within 50 miles of us, we can work with you to discuss pick-up arrangements. However, most of our clients find it much easier to ship the items to us via the Postal Service, or, on occasion FedEx or UPS. The United States Postal Service has implemented a really neat Large Flat Rate Shipping Box which works well for groups of kits; be sure to check it out. They'll send you boxes for free, and allow you to print postage right from your computer, and even arrange for the mailman to pick up your boxes, if you visit www.usps.com.

If you are a shop owner or have a large inventory, we suggest checking with an area freight company. Many freight companies offer services for less than $500 to ship over a thousand pounds of items from a thousand miles or more to us here in Michigan.

We do Not cover the cost of shipping your consignment services auctions to us. This is the only expense you'll incur in reducing your estate or shop liquidation. In our history of consignment services, every single client so far has made far more than it cost to ship their items to us. We've had rave reviews, and everyone has indicated that shipping costs were worth the services we offer and the relief in knowing their crafting kits were going to someone who'd appreciate them!

14. Will you list items individually or in lots?

For our auction consignment services, we'll list your items in 'lots' (A group of similar items).

15. Won't you just purchase our items outright? We don't really want to wait for our money!

We do offer quick buy outs of particularly collectible pieces. Once your items arrive and go through the sorting process, we will most definitely contact you if there's something extra special which we feel would be of interest to our clients who prefer set price venues instead of auctions. After 30 years of working with stitchery, we have an excellent knowledge base which will help us determine how to get you your very best prices for the items with which you are parting.

If we see something for which we've been searching, we'll contact you immediately and send you payment for the piece right away so our store clientele has it available for their immediate purchase.

16. Why shouldn't I just sell at a garage sale?

We believe that by using our services, knowledge base and customer base, you'll not only end up with a better price for your items, but have less stress, hassle and worry. We believe that once you pack your boxes and ship them to us for consignment purposes, you'll rest easy. In our opinion, these are excellent reasons to use Austintatious Offerings!

17. I am ready to use your service, now what?

Just email us at tlaustin@austintatiousofferings.com and write "Estate Reduction", or "Store Liquidation" in the subject line. Let us know approximately how much you have that you would like us to sell.
(One small box worth or one truckload)

We'll get started from there! Once your shipments arrive, we send you an email so that you know we're in receipt of kits and ready to start working on your estate reduction. No complicated contracts which end up leaving you confused and out of product and cash like so many estate reduction services. We are here to help!