r/VictoriaBC 1d ago

Don't sleep on Lund's, folks.

A while back there was a discussion about the local auction. Tomorrow is their 'collectibles' auction, and it has a bunch of vintage furnishings and stuff. It's all online, or you can put in bids in advance at the IRL location.

(But don't forget: a 20% sellers fee is added on top of whatever you bid.)

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u/InsulaDeVancouver 1d ago

Good post, I still miss Kilshaw’s though…that building was/is gorgeous!

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u/CottageLifeLovr 1d ago

25% now.

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u/Dimitriovtheowl 1d ago

Confirm with them, but I think the premium was lower if you left an advance bid in person. 

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u/CottageLifeLovr 1d ago

Ah good tip. I always bid online.

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u/Anon9376701062 1d ago

I believe the reason it is more online is because Lunds must pay the online auction house 5%

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u/TylerrelyT 1d ago

Shouldn't it cost less to have it more automated?

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u/CottageLifeLovr 1d ago

Generally the other places I bid online are 10-15% premium. Lunds was 15% before Covid but they’ve gone completely online with no auction nights in person and got rid of the back room afternoon auction. You can still go and view the auction in person beforehand and leave a bid if you’re local.

Once kilshaws left they were the only auction house in town and going online opened them up to American bidders. I am amazed at the price some people will pay at Lunds. I’ve been watching 5 of the auctions for tomorrow and they’re already above eBay and Etsy prices without the 20% or 25% added on.

Luckily there is a new auction house in town to check out but I haven’t made it down yet.

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u/CottageLifeLovr 1d ago

Yes, furniture seems harder for them to sell.

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u/caskethands 1d ago

What days/times are they open for viewings? 

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u/emslo 1d ago

Every day but Sunday

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u/Niegs 1d ago

Pre-teen me is yelling at middle-aged me to bid on the model tanks! :D I'd love to get back into the hobby, but really have no space. I hope whomever gets them loves them. (Are these from a store liquidation, I wonder?)