Selling with Hotlotz
Start your selling journey with Hotlotz by submitting your items for a complimentary appraisal. Our specialists will be delighted to provide you with an initial assessment to determine if your items are suitable for sale in our online auctions or fixed-price marketplace.
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Why Sell With Hotlotz?
Local Convenience, Global Reach
We auction your items right here in Singapore, eliminating the need for costly overseas shipping. With our well respected reputation, innovative marketing and best-in-class digital bidding platform, we can ensure your items will get maximum exposure.
Practical, Flexible & Trusted Support
Our friendly team of 20 is dedicated to guiding you through the entire auction process. We specialize in full and partial home contents and estate sales, and can assist you with selling anything from a single item to a large private collection.
The Largest Specialist Team in Singapore
We host over 50 sales each year featuring Asian Works of Art, Jewellery & Watches, Designer & Luxury Fashion, Interiors & Collectibles, Antique Furniture, Peranakan Works of Art, Coins & Banknotes, Fine Art, Fine Wine, and much more.
International Marketing for Every Auction
Our long-standing partnership with thesaleroom.com, the world's largest auction aggregator platform, ensures your items are seen by over 7 million potential buyers monthly, both locally in Singapore and internationally.
Our Approach to Valuation
Expert Physical Appraisal
We take physical custody of every item we sell. This allows our specialists to conduct a comprehensive and detailed assessment to establish critical factors such as authenticity, condition, provenance, and rarity.
Comparative Market Analysis
Our continuous market monitoring is based on analysing recent sale prices and current buyer demand for similar items. We also tap into specialised international databases that track the latest sales results from auctioneers worldwide.
Strategic Market Positioning
To maximize the final sale price within the given timeframe, our strategy relies on three core elements: careful curation, optimal timing, and a strong global marketing campaign. Effective positioning is essential for achieving the best result.
The Selling Process
Request a Complimentary Appraisal
Our client services team is on hand to determine the best approach for your specific circumstances. You can request more general information or organise a free appraisal of your items in one of the following ways:
- By Phone: For general information, or to make an appointment with a specialist, call the Auction Administrator on +65 6254 7616.
- By Email or WhatsApp Messenger: Submit images and a written description of your items directly to hello@hotlotz.com, or WhatsApp Messenger +65 8660 3476 (for messages only), and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
- In Person: Bringing your items to the saleroom offers the specialist the opportunity to inspect your item in detail.
- By Private Appointment: Confidential visits to your home can be arranged throughout Singapore for private collections, whole or partial house contents, and estate sales.
Consign Your Items
- You have two options when consigning items to us: either deliver them directly to our saleroom, or utilise our in-house collection service, which extends across all of Singapore. A custody receipt will be provided upon our physical acceptance of your items.
- Your items will then be processed and uploaded into your Hotlotz account and we will authenticate, catalogue and photograph them in preparation for sale.
- For each item you will receive an electronic sales contract ahead of the sale, with full details of your items including auction, lot number, catalogue description, and estimate and reserve.
After the Auction
Sale results from our auctions are typically available on our website an hour after the auction concludes. Vendors also receive a settlement statement via email when we make payment.
- Payment to vendors is processed via bank transfer. Payments are issued 30 days after the sale date, provided we have received full payment.
- If your lots are unsold, you may either relist them in our Marketplace at a fixed price, re-offer them in an upcoming auction or collect them back.
Transparent Terms
Competitive commission rates
Auction and marketplace options available
No hidden charges
Consignment fees are clearly outlined upfront
Flexible options
Unsold auction lots can transition to marketplace
Professional handling
Everything is fully insured whilst in our custody
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Hotlotz charge?We charge seller’s commission, only once an item sells. The rate is either a percentage agreed with you for auctions and recorded in your sales contract, or a uniform 21.8% (inc. GST) for marketplace sales. A minimum amount of commission, which is $45 (inc. GST), applies in all cases (in order to cover our costs of sale). We apply the commission per lot, which might have one or more items. Other fees may apply, such as an insurance fee of 1.64% (inc. GST), a withdrawal fee of $60 (inc. GST), or fees related to shipping, certification or professional cleaning.
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Can you give me an overview of the process if I am considering selling items with Hotlotz?Getting started is simple – contact us via WhatsApp (+65 8660 3476), email (hello@hotlotz.com), or phone (+65 6254 7616) to submit your items for a complimentary valuation. Our specialists will provide a preliminary assessment within 48 hours to determine if your items are suitable for our online auctions or fixed-price marketplace. Once you decide to proceed, we'll agree on sale terms and arrange collection of your items. Your pieces will be professionally catalogued, photographed, and marketed to our global audience, including exposure to over 7 million monthly visitors through thesaleroom.com. You can track your items' status through your online account throughout the process. After successful sale, we handle secure payment collection from buyers and provide settlement within 30 days. There are no upfront fees – you only pay our commission when your item sells. All terms are transparent with no hidden charges, and you can also choose to have unsold auction items transitioned to our marketplace for continued exposure.
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Does Hotlotz need to see my item(s) for the appraisal?We typically take items into our Singapore saleroom so that they can be inspected, catalogued and photographed. We will advise you if/when we need to do so. Please do not send us items, or bring in items for appraisal or consignment, before being requested to do so or confirming with us first.
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Can I send information about my item(s) like photos by WhatsApp or a similar messaging platform?Certainly. WhatsApp is one of our preferred methods for receiving item submissions. You can send photos and information about your items directly to our WhatsApp Business account at +65 8660 3476.
