
With our incredible location, first-class facility and stellar reputation, you can trust RIAM to sell your most valuable items quickly and professionally… and because we sell so efficiently, we can afford to provide our services for less cost to you than other shops or internet consignment services.
MERCHANDISE GUIDELINES
RIAM promises our customers the finest in quality, authenticity and condition. As such we only accept items for consignment that meet our standards. We generally do not accept items valued at less than $100 and the items must truly be antique or collectible to be considered.
We will consign almost any fine antique large or small. This includes jewelry and watches, glassware, pottery, artwork, silver, furs, furniture, lighting, rugs and almost anything else that is old and desirable. We do not accept new or nearly new items, damaged or soiled merchandise, reproductions, or items we determine to be inappropriate for our shop. Linens and lot consignments should be pre-packed in Baggies when you bring them in.
HOW IT WORKS
Consignments are processed daily however it is best to bring them in on the weekends if possible (we have more staff then). You may bring your items in for assessment, or in the case of large items you may choose to bring photos first. In any case, please make sure that your items are clean and in proper repair. RIAM does not pick up or deliver merchandise however we can recommend a local delivery service if you need one. We will help you to properly identify your item and to determine the right selling price for it. Most consigned items will sell within a few short weeks or less. RIAM reserves the right to reject any item for any reason.
OUR FEES
35% of Selling Price*
* A 3.5% fee will be charged if the buyer uses a credit card to make their purchase
OTHER OPTIONS
RIAM may be willing to purchase certain items outright at a wholesale rate if you prefer not to wait for them to get sold at a retail price. Ask us about this option. We also make house calls for large collections.
RIAM management might determine that certain items may sell better on-line than in our shop. We will offer this alternative to you if appropriate. Our fees are the same either way, except that a $50 non-refundable listing fee will be charged for items listed with a reserve, should you require one. This listing fee will be fully applied to the sales commission if the item sells. No listing fee is charged for items listed using an absolute auction format.