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We Maintain A Large “People Looking For” Database
We’re constantly on the prowl to find fine antique clocks and mechanical musical instruments for our clients. These range from searches for a specific item to categories of items. That means we continually need new consignors with a wide variety of quality clocks and mechanical music items to meet the demands of a rapidly growing client base. However, we can't accept consignments from outside North America.
We do ship internationally, but we don't buy internationally (except, perhaps, from an existing, repeat customer or a known international dealer. So, if you're outside the U.S. or Canada and have a clock to sell, we'll not be able to assist you... sorry.
With the exception of carriage clocks, we generally don't accept most small mantle or kitchen/parlor clocks for consignment like the following:
The reason? There's a vast supply of them the margin is very low. If you have an unusual antique mantle clock we'd be happy to consider it, but just wanted you to know in advance so you're not disappointed.
Although our business has traditionally been "digital consignment", a growing number of consignors in California are now electing to bring their clocks to us for physical consignment. We are often equipped to make that happen, but need to discuss it in detail with you in advance.
Richard,
I wish to express my thanks to you for the sale of my RR Clock. The buyer drove to my house from Long Island and picked it up. We had no problem with the sale, the price, the condition of the clock etc. Even after your commission, I received about a thousand dollars more for the clock than I ever thought I would.
Thank you again.
Jack
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Pocket Watches
We love 'em, but don't know a thing about them, so we do not deal in pocket watches at all. But we can probably refer you to an honest dealer who can help you.
We can help you by finding a buyer
for your clocks or mechanical music devices!
Send us a note detailing what you have to consign. You keep the item in your posession until it's sold and you are paid—with no risks of auction-house damage, payment delays, or costly fees. Please don't attach pictures until we specifically request them. We'll review your note and reply promptly.
"Found what we couldn't find.
Great clock shipped 3000 miles in perfect shape!"
"Not only a fantastic clock but fun to deal with
what more could you ask for?"
When we sell an item for you there are no surprises about what you'll receive. And no personal checks to worry about. We'll pay you with a cashier's check. Our clients pay for commercial packing, insurance and shipping. All you have to do is transport the item to the shipper (or coordinate pickup if it is a large item), and we'll assist you in this process.
Oh yeah, we forgot one other minor thing you have to do: go to the bank and deposit your cashier's check! It's a painless, enjoyable, and profitable experience for everyone involved. Take a moment to read more about what others say about us. Then send us a note or give us a call.
About Money... here's how it all works: Before we accept your listing, together we establish a price that we will pay you when we sell your clock. We don't generally earn a commission out of your part of the sale. Instead, we earn whatever we can get above your the agreed-upon amount you'll get. Hope that is clear. If the initial price agreement is reasonable, then there is an equally reasonable chance we will sell the clock; if it is priced unreasonably high, we'll either not accept the listing to begin with, or the clock will languish in our online inventory.
If a buyer comes to us after some period of time when a clock has not sold and makes us a lower offer and, if the offer is within reason, we will come back to you with a proposed price revision. If that is acceptable to you, we'll make the sale, but you are not obligated to accept the revised price offer. Our job is to find a buyer and we'll work diligently in your behalf to accomplish that goal. Bottom line: we don't work on a commission basis per se. You know from day one what we're going to pay you when we sell your clock... no ifs, ands, or buts! All we ask is that you are straight with us about the item to begin with, and let us know right away if you sell it yourself so we can remove the listing from our site.
Click the following for More specific details about preparing your antique for consignment, including very specific photo-taking suggestions. lease complete, to the best of your abilities, our listing form, a Microsoft Word document that you can complete online and attach to an e-mail along with your (large format) photos, but please read this whole page before proceeding with the form. If you have large files (over 5mb), you should send them in multiple e-mails so our server doesn't reject them. You should first review our Clock Listing Info Sheet to see what we need in the way of photos, etc., like turning off the date-stamp on your camera so it doesn't show up in the photos and having a completely neutral-colored background under and behind/beside the clock. Measurements of the case and dial diameter are always important to a prospective buyer. Also, be sure to indicate the time shown on the dial of the clock in your photo(s). With so many photos, this helps us keep things straight!
Please communicate with us by e-mail or phone before filling out the form or taking the photos so we're both on the same page about the potential listing.
Then, if we decide together to list the clock for sale on our site, we'll ask you to e-mail the completed form with your photos. Contact us via phone or e-mail if you have questions.
About Time Expectations To Sell: It's extremely difficult for us to predict how long it will take to sell your clock. Sometimes we have listings that we think will sell immediately and they don't; other times we list items that we think are so-so and they sell immediately.
There's just no sure formula we can apply to answer that question. BUT, there is one thing that we know for sure: if you set your price expectation too high (unrealistic) the clock will languish there unsold. Our buyers are generally very knowledgeable and know what a clock is or isn't worth.
Having your clock sit idle on our site is not good for either of us. So we'll try to counsel you on the front end about pricing so we don't waste our time or unnecessarily disappoint you. Even then, there's no predicting what "Joe (or Josephine!) Average Buyer" will do... or when. All we can do together is to present the clock in the best, most honest light we can shine on it and hope someone just can't live another day without it!
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