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About The Auctions

Our auctions are quite different than in-person auctions. One of the best benefits we offer is low cost and high exposure. If you consign with AlpacaSalesList.com, there is a good chance your alpaca will sell during the auction or shortly afterwards. You will gain a lot of exposure through our efforts, and you might even wind up selling more alpacas right off your farm due to the exposure you received from the auction. Where else can you go to get the chance to sell a alpaca plus gain tremendous exposure for as little as $300?

Consigning to our auction is competitive, especially for male alpacas. We will accept more females than males per sale. These males are selected from several criteria, including show records, age, type and quality of wool, bloodlines, etc., and each selection committee member will rank the submitted males separate from other committee members. Each committee member's rankings are compiled into a final score, of which up the ones may be accepted to the sale. Selection of females is a little less competitive, but high quality is still important.

The good things about the online auctions are low fees, no stress to the alpacas, no grooming (other than for photos/video), and no traveling (hence, no gas, hotel, or meal fees), conservation of your time, and bidding in the comfort of your own home. Transportation always works out for the best, and or the alpacas. Some factors that may lead to selling success are: farm reputation, alpaca show records, good photos and a video, Seller's efforts in promoting the alpaca for sale, realistic reserve prices, etc. If an alpaca has a decent show record, this helps the potential bidders see what judges that have seen the alpaca in person think about the alpaca. What more proof do you need? If you send in great photos and a video that is easy to view, it will help you out in the long run. Having guarantees on alpacas displays that you stand behind your consignment, and it takes away the hesitance some bidders might feel. Videos allow a viewer to carefully observe conformation because the video can be paused or in slow motion, etc.

Sellers are not allowed to intentionally bid on their own lots except to have the last bid if they wish.. The sellers have the option of accepting the highest bid at the end of the sale (if reserves are being used), so keep in mind that your bid could be the winning bid and you should bid accordingly. More information on the auction format and instructions can be found on the auction site.

AlpacaSalesList.com also offers private production sales online on a first come, first served basis. These are limited throughout the year. More information can be found under the auction menu.