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Our most requested info

FAQ →

Our most asked questions — from buying, to selling, and how our auctions work

Shipping →

Our suggested choices for shipping– get all of the details here

Wanted / Buying →

What we’re looking for, and current consignments

FAQ

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How do I become a buyer at the auction?

There are many ways to bid in a Public Sale Auction! You can bid with us directly using our app to save 5% on the buyer’s premium, or register to bid online with LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, or AuctionZip.

You can also visit us at our Hudson, NY showroom, or call to place phone or absentee bids during our in-person previews held one week before each auction.

How do I become a seller?

see below wanted/buying

Please call and speak with someone from our auction team, or email us with photos of one or several of the items you would like to sell or consign.

Terms & Conditions

What kinds of payment do you accept?

We accept most forms of payment– all major credit cards, check & cash.

If I don't want to bid online, how else can I bid?

We accept absentee bids & phone bids. During our live preview you can register in person and we will execute your "absentee bids" for you. Another option is to bid over the phone: during the auction we will call you and have you on the phone with one of our auction representatives to bid for you. Phone bids start at a minimum $100 opening bid.

How long after auction do I have to pick up my item(s)?

All items must be picked up within 2 weeks. Items not picked up within 2 weeks will incur a $10/day storage fee, and can be discarded or re-sold after 1 month in storage. If you, or your chosen shipping company is not able to collect your item within two weeks, please contact us.

As a seller, how long until I get paid?

Consignor checks are sent out within 3 weeks of the auction, allowing time for all bidders to pay in full.

Pick up/Shipping Info

Collections

For those who would like to Pick up their items

Location: 90 Green Street Hudson, NY 12534
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm for two weeks after every auction.*
Phone: (518)966-7253
Email: Logistics@publicsale.com
*at all other times, Public Sale is open by appointment only for collections. If you cannot collect your items within the two-week pickup window, you must contact us to make a collection appointment.

For Smaller Items

For smaller items that fit in a box, paintings, lamps, books, ceramics, etc. we work with:

The UPS Store of Kingston, NY
Phone: (845)336-4877
for a quote email: STORE4541@THEUPSSTORE.COM
auction name: Public Sale
auction date:
lot(s)#:
delivery zip code:
you will receive a quote shortly.

The UPS Store of Salt Point, NY
(Freight also available for East Coast deliveries)
Phone: (845)677-1076
for a quote email: shipping@countrypostman.com
auction name: Public Sale
auction date:
lot(s)#:
delivery zip code:
you will receive a quote shortly.

Gravity Boxes
for a quote email: auctions@gravityboxes.com
Phone: (845)217-5533
auction name: Public Sale
auction date:
lot(s)#:
delivery zip code:
you will receive a quote shortly.

For Larger Items

For larger items: furniture, architectural, sculpture etc. we work with these freight companies (or feel free to choose your own)

Meticulous Movers of Milton, NY
(Local/semi-local delivery)
Phone: (845)256-7047
for a quote email: meticulousmovers@live.com
auction name: Public Sale
lot(s)#:
delivery zip code:
you will receive a quote shortly.

Billy Mac Delivery Service
(NY, NJ, RI, CT, MA, PA, VA , D.C, Chicago – lower cost, longer wait)
Phone: (215)285-4840
for a quote email: info@billymacdelivery.net
auction name: Public Sale
lot(s)#:
delivery zip code:
you will receive a quote shortly.

Plycon Transportation Group
(Continental U.S. with a fleet of nearly 200 vehicles – higher cost, shorter wait)
Click here to request a Quote

Skyrocket Services
(Deliveries from Chicago, New York City, Boston and Washington DC every week)
Click here to request a Quote

Local Delivery

In-House Local Delivery
(1 Hour Radius from 90 Green St. Hudson, NY 12534)
Email Logistics@publicsale.com to request a quote

Wanted/Buying Anything Old!

If you have something antique or vintage please call — 518-966-7253 to speak with our auction team or email us photos of anything you'd like us to consider at — auction@publicsale.com

We accept one special item or a complete estate full! CONTACT US!

Don't hesitate to reach out, we will go through Attics, Barns, Basements, Garages, Warehouses, Storefronts…to find items. You name it, we want it! We are always out searching through the depths of buildings looking for Antiques & Vintage. In this case, when in doubt, don't throw it out!

We are looking to Buy/Sell Specialty Items:

Vintage Clothing: Old Denim, T-Shirts, Workwear, Leather Jackets, Dresses, Costumes & More..Mint condition or beat to rags, we will buy it!
Ephemera: All Paper items, from Photography, Posters, Postcards, & more
Americana: Trade Signs, Folk Art, Outsider Art, sculptures, art your grandfather made out of old tools, unique one of a kind items & more!

If you have something Antique or Vintage that you would like to part with, please call 518-966-7253, email us at auction@publicsale.com, or click Submit Consignment Request below.

Submit Consignment request