Greg Martin Auctions Consignment Information
Greg Martin Auctions intends to make selling at auction an easy, streamlined and
always personal experience. This starts with the estimate. Our experts can accurately
identify and determine the current market value of your Property for sale at auction.
To schedule a complimentary, confidential auction value appraisal, please call (800)
509-1988.
We can also do preliminary evaluations of property shown in photographs. Please
send prints to
Greg Martin Auctions
2152 Alton Parkway #K
Irvine, CA, 92606
USA 
or send digital images by email to
Appraisals@gregmartinauctions.com, or use our online submission form. Once
you have been given an evaluation of your Property and you decide to consign the
Property to Greg Martin Auctions to be sold in the next appropriate sale, a contract
detailing your inventory, including the agreed upon reserve price and the auction
estimates, will be prepared and signed by both parties. Then, GMA will assist with
arranging transportation of your item(s) to the auction house. After the auction,
GMA staff will inform you of the sale of your Property and its selling price within
thirty days of the auction, and will document that sale and send you a check less
any agreed-upon fees and commissions within thirty days. Should your Property fail
to sell, we will inform you within thirty working days.
Insurance
Your Property is totally insured for the Reserve price throughout the auction process,
including while in transit to Greg Martin Auctions provided that the packing of
your items is consistent with industry standards. The insurance fees are included
in the seller's sales commission.
Appraisal Services
Essentially, there are two types of appraised values: the item's value in the market:
its fair market value, often referred to as the price paid by a willing Buyer to
a willing seller; and its replacement value, the retail price that would have to
be paid to replace the item. Even if you don't plan to sell, Greg Martin Auctions
offers both fair market and insurance appraisals for private individuals, corporations,
museums, banks, estate lawyers, etc. Our appraisals are all private and confidential,
and detailed written descriptions, inventories and values of the items appraised
will be provided. Many factors determine appraisal fees, including time and travel.
Please call Greg Martin Auctions at (800) 509-1988 to schedule
a private appraisal and determine a fee.
Click here for the appraisal request form
Sales Commissions
Each consignment is considered unique and worthy of a custom fee structure reflecting
the competitive costs of marketing. Generally, specialized fee structures are quoted
for individual items valued in excess of $10,000 or collections valued above $100,000.
Other consignments will normally experience a seller's commission of ten percent
for auction lots valued above $10,000 and fifteen percent for lots valued at $10,000
and below. Additional service fees, which may include shipping, insurance and photography,
will be quoted in consultation with our client. Appraisal fees vary according to
the scope and complexity of the collection. Fees will be quoted within a private
consultation.
Trusts and Estates
Greg Martin Auctions can work with heirs, banks and attorneys to help value and
dispose of estates of any size. Please call (800) 509-1988 for
more information.
Museum Services
Greg Martin Auctions is dedicated to serving the museum community. We have outlined
several unique strategies and programs in the preceding pages to aid institutions
with the deaccession or acquisitions process. If you would like to receive special
information and auction updates please complete the form. Our firm is focused on
marketing fine collections of Arms and Armor to the most discriminating collectors
in our industry.