Our Vendor Services
Competitive Commission & Flexible Terms:
We offer competitive commission structures tailored to the scale and nature of each consignment.
For large collections, estates or specialist material we are happy to discuss flexible terms and customised auction strategies designed to maximise results.
Auction Options
Auctions may be conducted:
• from our Lilydale auction rooms
• on-site anywhere across Australia
• as part of a specialist themed collector auction
• as a single-owner collection sale
Our team will recommend the format that generates the greatest buyer interest and bidding competition.
Collection, Transport & Logistics
For vendor convenience we can assist with:
• secure transport
• courier services
• postage for smaller items
• nationwide freight coordination
This ensures your items arrive safely and efficiently at our auction facility.
Professional Presentation & Cataloguing
The success of any auction begins with how items are presented to the market.
Our experienced team prepares each lot through:
• detailed catalogue descriptions
• professional photography
• condition notes where appropriate
• careful lotting within the auction catalogue
This ensures your items are presented in a way that attracts serious collectors and competitive bidding.
Extensive Marketing & Promotion
Every YVAuction sale is promoted through a strategic combination of:
• live online bidding via the HiBid platform
• targeted social media campaigns
• email newsletters and SMS alerts to our customer database
• collector networks and specialist buyer groups
• targeted promotional outreach
This marketing approach ensures that each auction reaches the widest possible audience of collectors and buyers.
Our End-to-End Auction Service
YVAuctions manages the entire auction process from start to finish.
Our full-service approach includes:
• receiving and cataloguing items
• photographing and marketing the auction
• conducting the live online auction
• collecting payments from buyers
• managing all administration and invoicing
After the sale, vendors receive a detailed settlement statement outlining all results achieved.
Vendor payments are typically issued within approximately 10 business days once buyer invoices have cleared.
Importantly, YVAuctions does not buy items to resell.
We operate solely on a commission basis, meaning we only succeed when you do — ensuring we are fully committed to achieving the highest possible prices for your items.
Specialist Auction Categories
Our auctions regularly feature a diverse range of highly sought-after collecting categories:
• Vintage advertising memorabilia & petroliana
• Enamel signs, tins and bottles
• Fine art and sculpture
• Carnival and amusement machines
• Classic cars, motorcycles and vehicles
• Garagenalia and automotive memorabilia
• Antiques and decorative arts
• Taxidermy and natural history
• Militaria and historical artefacts
• Rare curiosities and collector objects
This diversity attracts collectors, dealers and enthusiasts from across Australia and internationally, creating exciting auctions and strong bidding competition.
The Auction Process
Selling through YVAuctions is simple:
Consultation & appraisal
Consignment agreement
Cataloguing and professional photography
National marketing campaign
Live online auction
Buyer payments and administration
Vendor settlement and payment
Let’s Talk About Your Collection
Every collection has a story — and the right auction ensures it reaches the collectors who truly appreciate it.
Whether you are selling a single item or an entire estate, our experienced team would be delighted to assist.
Office – 039735-4084
Gary Latham – 0413 575 494
Sam Latham – 0448 575 494
info@yarravalleyauctions.com.au
Yarra Valley Auctions Pty Ltd
19 East Court
Lilydale VIC 3140