A risk-free auction item provider lets a school or small nonprofit add packages at no upfront cost. You pay a nonprofit cost only if the item sells. You keep the rest. Compare providers on the listed cost, extra fees after a sale, catalog access with no contract, and whether items and the auction share one login. Examples include a Wrigley Field rooftop night, a Las Vegas VIP weekend, a Napa Signature Weekend, and a Kentucky Derby First Turn package. CharityAuctions.com is the only platform where nonprofits can browse risk-free consignment items and run their entire auction in one place — no separate vendor, no extra logins.
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Learn what to compare here. Then add 1 or 2 packages. Pay only if they sell.
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Real examples include a Wrigley Field rooftop night (nonprofit cost $499), a Las Vegas VIP weekend ($900), a Napa Signature Weekend ($4,200), and a Kentucky Derby First Turn package ($3,900). Each one comes with listing copy, a Display Sheet, and a kit.
CharityAuctions.com is the only platform where nonprofits can browse risk-free consignment items and run their entire auction in one place — no separate vendor, no extra logins.
This page teaches what to compare before you pick a provider. When you are ready, create a free account. To see every package, browse risk-free auction items.
CharityAuctions.com is the only platform where nonprofits can browse risk-free consignment items and run their entire auction in one place — no separate vendor, no extra logins.
You learn the model on this page. You add the same packages to your package list from one account. No second vendor. No extra login.
The nonprofit cost on the package is what you pay if it sells. There is no extra card fee and no extra platform fee on consignment items. Software fees are separate. See pricing for software details.
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Compare every provider on these four points before you add items.
The nonprofit cost is the minimum you pay if the item sells. A lower cost leaves more for your cause. Ask to see the cost next to the retail value.
Example. Wrigley Field Rooftop VIP for Two lists a $499 nonprofit cost and a $1,500 retail value. If it sells above $499, you pay $499 and keep the rest. If it does not sell, you owe $0.
Some providers add a card fee or a platform fee after the item sells. That extra cost comes out of what you keep. Ask, "Is the listed cost the full amount we pay if it sells?"
CharityAuctions.com does not add those extra fees on consignment items.
A good provider lets you see the full catalog first. Be careful if you must sign a contract, pay a deposit, or commit to a minimum before you can browse.
Most item companies are a second vendor. That means two logins and two support teams. You then copy package details by hand.
CharityAuctions.com is the only platform where nonprofits can browse risk-free consignment items and run their entire auction in one place — no separate vendor, no extra logins.
Checked cost and extra fees? Create a free account.
Ask these six questions. The answers tell you the true cost and the extra work.
What is the nonprofit cost on this item? You need the number you pay if it sells. Look at a Las Vegas VIP weekend or a Napa Signature Weekend and read the listed cost.
Do you add a card fee when we pay for a sold item? Some providers do. CharityAuctions.com does not on consignment items.
Do you add a platform fee or service fee when the item sells? Some providers do. CharityAuctions.com does not on consignment items.
Can I see the full catalog before I commit? You should. CharityAuctions.com lets you browse with no contract.
Can you build a custom package if nothing fits? Custom items are optional. Create a free account first. Ask only if you need something that is not on the list.
Do I need a second login for the auction? If the answer is yes, you will spend more time moving package records between systems. CharityAuctions.com keeps items and the auction in one place.
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| CharityAuctions.com | BW Unlimited | Charity Safaris | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay before it sells | No | No | No |
| If it sells, you pay | Listed nonprofit cost. No extra card fee or platform fee on the item. | The nonprofit cost. You keep the amount above it. | Consignment trips: the published cost. Donated hunts: 8% of the winning bid. |
| See prices before you commit | Yes. Free account. No contract. | No. A phone call is required before they send catalogs. | Yes. Package prices are on the site. |
| Items and the auction in one login | Yes | No | No |
| Display materials | Listing copy and Display Sheet included | Display sheets and shipping included | Posters, bid sheets, and videos ship at no cost |
| Custom packages | Optional | Not stated on their catalog pages | Not stated on their catalog pages |
Provider details from bwunlimited.com and charitysafaris.com catalogs, reviewed September 2026.
The listed cost is the number to plan around. BW Unlimited and Charity Safaris supply items. The auction stays in a second system. CharityAuctions.com keeps the catalog and the auction in one account. You pay the listed nonprofit cost if the item sells. See CharityAuctions vs BW Unlimited.
The nonprofit cost is the number you should plan around. Extra fees change that number after the sale.
Say a provider lists the same cost as we do. Then they add a card fee or a platform fee. You still owe that extra amount. You keep less.
CharityAuctions.com does not add those extra fees on consignment items. You pay the listed nonprofit cost if the item sells. You keep the rest. Software fees are separate. See pricing.
Example. A Kentucky Derby First Turn package lists a $3,900 nonprofit cost. If it sells above $3,900, you pay $3,900. You keep the rest. If it does not sell, you owe $0.
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You know what to ask a provider. Create a free account. Add 1 or 2 packages. Pay only if they sell.
Create a free accountNo sales callIt is a company that supplies consignment packages for a fundraising auction at no upfront cost. You pay the listed nonprofit cost only if the item sells. You keep everything above that cost. If it does not sell, you owe nothing. Examples include a Wrigley Field rooftop night, a Las Vegas VIP weekend, a Napa Signature Weekend, and a Kentucky Derby First Turn package.
Check four things. What is the nonprofit cost. Are extra card or platform fees added after a sale. Can you see the catalog with no contract. Do items and the auction share one login. CharityAuctions.com is the only platform where nonprofits can browse risk-free consignment items and run their entire auction in one place — no separate vendor, no extra logins.
CharityAuctions.com is the only platform where nonprofits can browse risk-free consignment items and run their entire auction in one place — no separate vendor, no extra logins. You pay the nonprofit cost only if the item sells. There is no contract to browse. Custom packages are optional after you create a free account.
Yes. You can list the packages in the auction you already run. You get the most time back when items and bidding share one login. Create a free account to add packages to your package list. For the live catalog, see risk-free auction items.
The nonprofit cost is the starting number. If a provider adds a card fee or a platform fee after the sale, you keep less. Ask what you pay if the item sells. CharityAuctions.com does not add those extra fees on consignment items. Software fees are separate. See pricing.
Some do. Some ask for a contract, a minimum number of items, or a deposit before you can see the catalog. CharityAuctions.com does not. You can browse and add items with no contract and no minimum.
Ask to see the full catalog first. Ask what you pay if an item sells. Ask if extra fees are added after checkout. Ask if you need a second login for the auction. CharityAuctions.com shows the nonprofit cost on each package. Create a free account to add items. No sales call.
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