Donington offers a comprehensive and no-obligation appraisal service for auction. An appraisal will evaluate the condition of an item and generate a current market value if the item were to sell at an auction. This is a free service conducted by our specialists and we welcome appraisals of any kind.
The Consignment Agreement receipt sets out the terms and conditions upon which Donington will offer your property for sale by either auction or private sale. Our Specialist will suggest a catalogue estimate range and discuss any reserves we recommend for the property. The property will be included in the catalogue as one or more lots. Additional charges, which include insurance, photography, bespoke marketing, along with the commission will be discussed and agreed on between the vendor and Donington.
Donington conducts auctions in various categories and a Specialist will discuss with you the most appropriate sale date and location to ensure the strongest bidding for the property. The consigner/vendor is responsible for delivering the consigned property to the auction premises. Donington would be delighted to offer transport and shipping recommendations to ensure your items are delivered safely and in the most cost-effective manner. Donington will inform you of their auction deadlines to ensure photographing, cataloguing and marketing are undertaken in a timely manner.
After the auction, Donington will notify the seller as to the status of each lot offered for sale. Provided payment has been received from the buyer, we will pay net sale proceeds (the hammer price less the vendor’s commission and sale-related expenses) to the seller 28 working days (Australia), 10 days (New Zealand) after the auction.
At Donington Auctions, we combine deep industry expertise with a genuine passion for classic & collector cars, motorcycles, number plates, and memorabilia.
Our team has decades of experience across Australia’s leading auction houses, and we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results through innovative marketing, strong buyer networks, and a personalised client approach. Whether entrusted with heritage plates, prestigious collections, or unique single consignments, we manage the entire process with transparency, and a fine attention to detail.
Choosing Donington Auctions means choosing proven success, global reach, and a dedicated team
who share your enthusiasm for rare and collectable items.
Donington’s are specialists in the automotive industry, including Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Numberplates, Tractors, Motoring Memorabilia, Motorsport (cars, motorcycles and memorabilia), models and Garagenalia, though our expertise extends well beyond this. We handle all areas of automotive collecting as well as:
If we are unable to assist you directly with your valuation or enquiry, we will be able to connect you with a trusted specialist who can.
Our vendor commision rates vary depending on the category of item:
You are welcome to deliver items in person at a time arranged with a Donington’s staff member.
For larger items, we can provide a list of recommended carriers. Please note that transport costs are the responsibility of the vendor.
Payments are processed 28 business days after the auction earlier payments by prior arrangements.
Funds are transferred via EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) to your nominated bank account, along with a detailed Settlement Statement outlining all payments and deductions.
Our specialists will work with you to determine the best outcome for any unsold lots:
If we are unable to assist you directly with your valuation or enquiry we will be able to connect you with a trusted specialist who can.
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