Consignment Auctions in Richmond, Virginia
A few good pieces, sold to the highest bidder.
You don’t need a whole house to sell with Cardinal. Bring us one piece or a whole collection. We photograph it, describe it, market it and sell it in our online consignment auctions. Buyers bid from anywhere, and shipping is available on most items.
Locally owned. Serving all of Virginia.
Now taking consignments for our November 19 auction. Items in by October 31.
How consignment works
Send us photos
Email or text a few pictures of what you'd like to sell. We'll tell you what we think will do well at auction.
Get your items to us
Drop them off, or ask us about pickup. There are many options, and we'll work with you on what's best for you.
We do the selling
We photograph, describe and market every piece, run the online bidding, and handle pickup and shipping with the buyers.
You get paid
Within 21 days of the sale closing, or sooner, your payment is on its way by mailed check or wire, your choice, with a list of what sold and for how much.
Two ways to sell
At a set price
Cardinal Direct is our always-open store. We agree on a price with you, and buyers can purchase any time.
Visit Cardinal DirectWhat sells well
Explore the tiles below to discover consistently popular items and categories that excel at auction.
Collectibles
Collectibles
- Cast Iron Door Stops, Banks, Griswold, and Wagner Ware Cookware
- Quilts
- 60’s and 70’s Rock Albums
- Tobacco Pipes
- Swords, Bayonets and Ammo
- Militaria and Civil War Artifacts
- Taxidermy
- Advertising
Sports Collectibles
Sports Collectibles
- Autographed Jerseys, Helmets, Balls, Photos, Shoes, Memorabilia
- Vintage Trading Cards
Art
Art
- Paintings and Signed Limited Edition Prints
- Sculptures
- Neon Signs
- Framed Needlework
- String Art
- Tramp Art
Décor
Décor
- Porcelains such as Lladro, Kaiser, and Hummels, Meissen
- Pottery such as Roseville, Rookwood, McCoy, and Signed Hand Thrown items
- Metalware such as Virginia Metalcrafters and Baldwin
- Mid-Century and Art Deco
Glass
Glass
- Waterford
- Art Glass
- Fenton
- Vaseline/Uranium
- Stained Glass Items
- Hand Blown
Furniture
Furniture
- Henkel-Harris
- Stickley
- Suters
- Empire
- Mid-Century Modern
- Brutalist
- Quality Modern pieces
Coins
Coins
- Morgan Dollars
- Walking Liberty
- Peace Dollars
- Error Coins
- Paper Currency
- Gold and Silver Coins
Jewelry
Jewelry
- Gold
- Platinum
- Sterling
- Vintage Costume Jewelry such as Lisner, Coro and Eisenberg
- Quality Watches
Toys
Toys
- High-End Doll Houses and Miniatures
- Trains
- Tin Toys
- Metal Tonka, Buddy L and Marx
- Vintage Barbies
Musical Instruments
Musical Instruments
- Guitars
- Violins
- Violas
- Drums
- Trumpets
- Bugles
Rugs
Rugs
- Hand-Knotted
- Hand-Woven
- Persian
- Indian
- Oriental
- Kilim
- Quality Modern
Clocks
Clocks
- Tall Case
- Antique Wall and Mantel
- Mid-Century
- Brands such as Seth Thomas, Ingraham and Howard
- Anniversary
Don't see your item here? Send us a photo: info@cardinalauctionservices.com, or call or text 804-677-6281.
Common questions
What does it cost?
We go over it with you when we see your items.
Do you take everything?
No. Send us photos and we'll tell you what we think will do well at auction.
Where are the sales held?
Bidding is online. Preview and pickup are in Amelia, Virginia, by appointment.
How do buyers pick up?
Pickup your way: come during the pickup window, or call 804-677-6281 and we'll set up a time that's convenient for you. The sooner the better! Small items can also be delivered: call Beth at 804-366-2989 for pricing. Furniture and large items must be picked up.
How and when do I get paid?
Within 21 days of the sale closing, or sooner, by mailed check or wire, your choice.
When is the next sale?
Our next consignment auction closes November 19, and the one after closes December 17. There's no cutoff: items that come in are added to the next sale.
What if I have a whole house?
That's an estate sale, and we do those too. See how our estate sales work.
What consignors say
Every Google review Cardinal has received is five stars.
“…they came right out, took everything and could not have been more helpful, supportive and kind.”Meglet61, Google review
What a gem this auction service is! Recently started downsizing and consigned to Cardinal. Working with such professional folks made selling my ‘treasures’ easy. It is clear when you read the description of items, they take the time to ensure both buyer and seller know what is for sale. Communication, trustworthy and fun to do business was with. Give Chris and Jackie a call.. you won’t regret it. I’d go on forever, but have to assemble some more treasures for their next auction.Dawn Bean, Consignor (Google review)
Cardinal Auction Services are the way to go. Professionalism is off the charts and their dedication to you is exactly what you want when choosing an auction service!Scott P., Consigner
I have been working with Chris and Jackie for almost 15 years. They understand getting the best price for the client and fostering relationships with buyers that are willing to pay the price for premium merchandise. It's a win-win for all sides. In addition, they have experience with so many estate sale settings, and understand the importance of lighting, exposure, and preview times. It's your one time to sell your belongings at the best price. Trust Chris and Jackie.Kim V., Bidder/Consigner
