Is there any risk to my charity?

NO. NEVER! All auctions are done on a consignment basis. If an item does not sell (or meet the consignment cost), simply return it to us.

When do I receive my items?

King Bee will ship your items to you (for free!) at least one week prior to your event.

How do I know what the proper number of items for my event is?

Normally one item per 10 people is the rule of thumb. But since all auctions are different, your King Bee auction specialist will help you determine exactly how many items to consign.

What is consignment cost?

The consignment cost is the minimum amount that an item can sell for at auction. All proceeds above that cost go directly to the charity. King Bee never shares in the proceeds. If an item does not receive the consignment cost as a bid via silent or live auction, King Bee will simply take the item back. For example: if an item has a consignment cost of $100 and the winning bid is $300, the charity will make $200 ($300 winning bid less $100 consignment cost equals $200 for the charity). We suggest you make your starting bid a few dollars higher than the consignment cost to guarantee the charity receives some proceeds if the items sells.

Can a King Bee representative come and run my auction?

Yes, depending on the auction needs we can do this. Contact us for details.

When is payment due to King Bee?

All payments need to be made to King Bee within 21 days of your event. We accept all forms of payment. If paying by check please make it to “King Bee Auctions.”

If an item does not sell at your auction what do I do?

If an item does not sell at your event it is your responsibility to ship it back to the King Bee within 7 days of your event.