Why Sell With Hotlotz
How to Sell at Hotlotz
To begin the selling process at Hotlotz, submit your items for a complimentary valuation. Our specialists will provide a preliminary assessment if suitable for sale in our online auctions or fixed-price marketplace.
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Local Expertise, Global Reach
Singapore's leading auction house with deep market knowledge, combined with international exposure to collectors worldwide through our digital platforms.
Professional Auction & Valuation Service
Combining the convenience of digital auctions with our 10,000 sq ft physical saleroom where bidders can view lots in person, backed by professional valuation services from our experienced specialists.
Specialists in Many Collecting Categories
Our team offers expertise across fine art, jewellery, watches, antiques, collectibles, wines, and lifestyle categories, ensuring accurate valuations and optimal positioning.
Featured on thesaleroom.com
Your items gain exposure to over 7 million monthly visitors through our partnership with the world's leading auction aggregator platform.
The Selling Process
As Singapore's premier auction house and marketplace, Hotlotz combines local market expertise with international reach to achieve optimal results for our clients. Our specialists guide you through every step of the selling journey.
1. Request a complimentary valuation
Submit your items via WhatsApp Business, or email. Our specialists provide expert valuations within 48 hours for items that meet our consignment criteria. Once you choose to sell with Hotlotz, we will arrange collection.
2. Consign and prepare for sale
We’ll agree on sale terms and your items are professionally catalogued, photographed, and marketed while you track their status through your online account.
3. Sale and settlement
Following successful sale in our online auctions or marketplace, we handle secure payment collection and provide settlement within 30 days, with full transparency throughout the process.
Transparent Terms
No upfront fees
You only pay when your item sells
Competitive commission rates
Auction and marketplace options available
No hidden charges
All costs clearly outlined before consignment
Flexible options
Unsold auction items can transition to marketplace
Professional handling
Full insurance while in our care
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.