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Compare commission rates, payout timelines and clearance records across 31 auction houses accepting consignments — independently researched, never paid placement.

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31
Houses accepting consignments
7 days
Fastest payout available
5–20%
Commission range
10+
Asset categories covered
Independent commission data
Trust-scored auction houses
Verified payout timelines
Direct seller introductions
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Asset category
Property
Land & Farms
Vehicles
Agricultural & Livestock
Industrial & Mining
Art, Antiques & Collectibles
Household & Furniture
Salvage & Liquidation
Government & Corporate Surplus
General & Movable Assets
Max commission 20%
Payout speed
Any speed
Under 14 days
Under 7 days
Clearance rate
Any
75%+ only
Showing 31 of 31 auction houses
FEATURED
Stephan Welz & Co
Stephan Welz & Co
National coverage
Top Clearance National Specialist
88%
Clearance rate
Commission
15–20%
Tiered — higher value lots attract lower %. Includes catalogue and insurance.
Payout speed
14–30 days
30 days standard. 14 days for premium consignors.
Clearance
88%
Marketing
Printed catalogue, Media +2
National reach
Art, Antiques & Collectibles
South Africa's leading art and antiques auction house. Pre-sale valuations provided. International exposure through catalogue and media marketing.
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FEATURED
Aucor Auctioneers
Aucor Auctioneers
National coverage
Fastest Payout Top Clearance National
85%
Clearance rate
Commission
10–15%
Negotiable on high-value or volume consignments
Payout speed
7–14 days
From auction date. Faster for repeat consignors.
Clearance
85%
Marketing
National digital, Mailing list +1
National reach
Property Vehicles Industrial & Mining
Large corporate reach with national coverage across 9 provinces. Strong performance in property, vehicles and industrial categories.
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FEATURED
High Street Auctions
High Street Auctions
Regional
Low Commission Top Clearance Specialist
82%
Clearance rate
Commission
5–10%
Competitive rates for quality residential and commercial property
Payout speed
14–30 days
Subject to transfer registration
Clearance
82%
Marketing
Media, Catalogues +1
Regional
Property
Commercial property specialists with strong Gauteng buyer base. Catalogue and media marketing drives premium results.
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Liquidity Services SA
Liquidity Services SA
National coverage
Fastest Payout Top Clearance National
87%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per project — typically 8–12% for standard lots
Payout speed
7–14 days
Net proceeds after deductions
Clearance
87%
Marketing
Global buyer network, Digital +1
National reach
Industrial & Mining Government & Corporate Surplus Property
Corporate and government surplus specialists. Global buyer network via Liquidity Services. Best for large-scale industrial and corporate disposals.
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Nuco Auctioneers
Nuco Auctioneers
National coverage
Fastest Payout Top Clearance National Specialist
84%
Clearance rate
Commission
10–15%
Standard rates. Volume discounts available.
Payout speed
7–14 days
7 days for repeat sellers
Clearance
84%
Marketing
National exposure, Digital
National reach
Vehicles Industrial & Mining
Heavy equipment and transport specialists. Strong national buyer network for trucks, machinery and commercial vehicles.
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Broll Auctions
Broll Auctions
National coverage
Low Commission Top Clearance National Specialist
83%
Clearance rate
Commission
5–10%
Mandate-based. Lowest commission for commercial property.
Payout speed
14–30 days
Subject to transfer
Clearance
83%
Marketing
Property24, Media +1
National reach
Property
Commercial and retail property specialists backed by Broll Property Group's national corporate network.
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Old Johannesburg Warehouse
Old Johannesburg Warehouse
Regional
Top Clearance Specialist
82%
Clearance rate
Commission
15–20%
Includes catalogue, insurance and valuation
Payout speed
14–30 days
30 days standard — specialist catalogue cycle
Clearance
82%
Marketing
Catalogues, Collector networks
Regional
Art, Antiques & Collectibles Vehicles
Specialist collectibles house with strong collector and dealer buyer base. High clearance rates for quality antiques, art and classic vehicles.
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BidX1 South Africa
BidX1 South Africa
National coverage
Low Commission National Specialist
81%
Clearance rate
Commission
5–10%
Transparent fixed rates — no hidden costs
Payout speed
14–30 days
Subject to transfer
Clearance
81%
Marketing
Digital marketplace, Online-only platform
National reach
Property
Transparent online property auction platform. Fixed rates and digital-first process.
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Claremart Auctioneers
Claremart Auctioneers
Regional
Low Commission Specialist
80%
Clearance rate
Commission
5–10%
Property-focused rates — mandate-based
Payout speed
14–30 days
Subject to transfer
Clearance
80%
Marketing
Property24, Media
Regional
Property
Cape Town property specialists. Property24 and media exposure drives strong Western Cape buyer interest.
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Park Village Auctions
Park Village Auctions
National coverage
National
80%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated — insolvency and liquidation specialists
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
80%
Marketing
National exposure
National reach
Property Vehicles Salvage & Liquidation
Insolvency-driven specialist. Strong clearance rates driven by motivated seller situations and national buyer network.
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WH Auctioneers
WH Auctioneers
National coverage
Fastest Payout National
79%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated — strong in industrial and transport
Payout speed
7–14 days
Fast settlement for vehicles and equipment
Clearance
79%
Marketing
National exposure
National reach
Vehicles Industrial & Mining Property
Strong in industrial and transport sectors. National buyer network for trucks, machinery and commercial vehicles.
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Michael James Organisation
Michael James Organisation
Regional
79%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated — estate and property specialists
Payout speed
14–30 days
Standard settlement — up to 30 days for property
Clearance
79%
Marketing
Catalogues, Media
Regional
Property Vehicles General & Movable Assets
Estate sales specialists with catalogue and media marketing. Strong track record in deceased estate and property disposals.
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Riley Auctioneers
Riley Auctioneers
Regional
78%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per mandate — municipal and corporate rates available
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement terms
Clearance
78%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Government & Corporate Surplus
Strong municipal and corporate disposal track record. Experienced with government and institutional consignors.
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Ian Wyles Auctioneers
Ian Wyles Auctioneers
Regional
77%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated — insolvency and liquidation focus
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
77%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Salvage & Liquidation
Insolvency and liquidation specialists with strong clearance rates. Experienced handling distressed asset sales.
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Dynamic Auctioneers
Dynamic Auctioneers
Regional
Fastest Payout
70%
Clearance rate
Commission
10–15%
Standard rates. Weekly auction cycle.
Payout speed
7–14 days
Fast turnaround — weekly auction cycle
Clearance
70%
Marketing
Local advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Industrial & Mining
Weekly auction cycle with fast turnaround. Good option for sellers who need speed over maximum price.
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Westgate Walding Auctioneers
Westgate Walding Auctioneers
Regional
Specialist
70%
Clearance rate
Commission
15–20%
Includes catalogue production and insurance coverage
Payout speed
14–30 days
30 days standard — catalogue cycle
Clearance
70%
Marketing
Catalogues, Collector networks
Regional
Art, Antiques & Collectibles
Weekly antiques auctions with catalogue exposure. Established collector and dealer buyer base.
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Johannesburg Auctioneers
Johannesburg Auctioneers
Regional
Fastest Payout
70%
Clearance rate
Commission
20%
Fixed 20% commission. Weekly auction cycle.
Payout speed
7–14 days
Fast payouts — weekly cycle
Clearance
70%
Marketing
Local advertising
Regional
Household & Furniture Vehicles General & Movable Assets
Weekly auctions with fast payout cycle. Best for household goods, furniture and vehicles where speed matters more than price optimisation.
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Bidders Choice
Bidders Choice
Regional
68%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per asset — contact for quote
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement terms
Clearance
68%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Industrial & Mining General & Movable Assets
Midrand-based with a broad asset base. Handles mining, commercial and industrial property consignments.
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SA Auction Group
SA Auction Group
Regional
67%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per consignment
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement terms
Clearance
67%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Industrial & Mining Salvage & Liquidation
Pretoria-based with a broad asset base covering property, vehicles and liquidation stock.
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Bernardi Auctioneers
Bernardi Auctioneers
Regional
Specialist
67%
Clearance rate
Commission
15–20%
Collectibles and fine goods focus
Payout speed
14–30 days
Standard catalogue cycle settlement
Clearance
67%
Marketing
Local advertising
Regional
Art, Antiques & Collectibles Household & Furniture
Collectibles focus covering art, books, jewellery and furniture. Appointment-based consignment process.
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Van's Auctioneers
Van's Auctioneers
Regional
66%
Clearance rate
Commission
10–15%
Standard rates apply
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
66%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Industrial & Mining
Broad asset base covering property, vehicles and industrial equipment. Regional focus.
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Mogale Auctioneers
Mogale Auctioneers
Regional
66%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated — salvage and repossession focus
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
66%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Vehicles Industrial & Mining Salvage & Liquidation Property
Salvage and repossession specialists. Strong buyer base for distressed vehicles and machinery.
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GoBid
GoBid
National coverage
Fastest Payout National
65%
Clearance rate
Commission
10–15%
Standard digital platform rates
Payout speed
7–14 days
Online platform — fast settlement
Clearance
65%
Marketing
Digital platform, Online marketplace
National reach
Property Vehicles General & Movable Assets
Online-only auction platform with broad national reach. Best for sellers comfortable with digital-first processes.
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Auction 24
Auction 24
National coverage
National
65%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated — digital marketplace platform
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
65%
Marketing
Digital marketplace
National reach
Property Vehicles Salvage & Liquidation Art, Antiques & Collectibles
Online-first platform covering property, vehicles, liquidation and collectibles.
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Eli Stroh Auctioneers
Eli Stroh Auctioneers
Regional
64%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per asset type
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
64%
Marketing
Local advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Industrial & Mining Agricultural & Livestock
Regional Gauteng focus. Covers a broad asset mix including agricultural equipment and vehicles.
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Cape Auctioneers
Cape Auctioneers
Regional
64%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per asset type
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
64%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Industrial & Mining Household & Furniture
Cape Town focus with a broad asset base including household goods and property.
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Cahi Auctioneers
Cahi Auctioneers
Regional
64%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per asset
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
64%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Industrial & Mining Agricultural & Livestock
Tyger Valley-based covering a broad mix including agricultural assets and property.
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Venditor Auctioneers
Venditor Auctioneers
Regional
63%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per consignment
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
63%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles Industrial & Mining
Broad asset base handling property, vehicles and industrial consignments. Regional reach.
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Crosstate Auctioneers
Crosstate Auctioneers
Regional
63%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per consignment
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
63%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Vehicles Property Industrial & Mining
Johannesburg-based covering vehicles, property and industrial assets.
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BidEasy Auctions
BidEasy Auctions
Regional
63%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per consignment
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
63%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Property Vehicles General & Movable Assets
Johannesburg-based covering property, vehicles and commercial assets via online form submission.
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Ambassador Auctioneers
Ambassador Auctioneers
Regional
62%
Clearance rate
Commission
Negotiated
Negotiated per consignment
Payout speed
14–21 days
Standard settlement
Clearance
62%
Marketing
Regional advertising
Regional
Household & Furniture Vehicles Property
Pretoria-based covering furniture, vehicles and property. Household and estate clearance focus.
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