Consign with Wilson Creek Auctions

Sell your coin collection and keep more of what it brings

Coins, currency, bullion, gold, jewelry, watches, gemstones and small antiques — photographed and described in detail, put in front of a national bidder pool, and paid out one week after the auction closes. Gold and coins over $500 consign at zero commission.

Cornell, Wisconsin · Serving Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake and the greater Chippewa Valley
0%
Commission on gold or coins with winning bid of $500+
1 week
Your consignor check is written one week after auction ends
Weekly
Auctions open and close every Tuesday evening
24/7
Camera surveillance, with coins vaulted once listed
What we accept

If it's small, valuable and collectible, we can probably sell it

We specialize in numismatics and precious metals, but the same weekly bidder pool buys jewelry, watches and estate collectibles too.

Coins & currency

Morgan and Peace dollars, Carson City, mint and proof sets, wheat cents, type coins, foreign issues, graded and raw, paper currency, and collections built over decades.

Bullion & precious metals

Gold, silver and platinum bars and rounds in all weights and purities, junk silver, and accumulation lots.

Gold & fine jewelry

Rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings in gold, silver and platinum, including estate pieces and jewelry you are ready to part with.

Watches

Vintage, classic and luxury timepieces, working or not, from single pieces to full collections.

Small antiques & collectibles

Compact estate items that travel and ship well and find a real audience among collectors.

Not sure whether your items are a fit? Send photos and we'll tell you honestly — including when another venue would serve you better.
Commission

The better it does, the less we take — down to nothing

Commission is charged per item on the winning bid price. Coins that close at $500 or more carry no commission at all, and neither does gold.

Coins & bullion
$1 – $9.99
25%
$10 – $49.99
20%
$50 – $99.99
15%
$100 – $499.99
10%
$500 and up
No commission
Gold, any value
No commission
Jewelry, watches, gemstones & collectibles
$1 – $499.99
25%
$500 – $999.99
20%
$1,000 – $2,999.99
15%
$3,000 and up
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The only other fees

No listing fee, no photography fee, no advertising fee. Two small charges apply in specific cases:

$1
Per unsold item. If a lot doesn't sell, there's a one-dollar charge for that item and it's returned to you.
$20
Reserve fee on an unsold reserved lot. Applies only when you've set a reserve and the bidding doesn't reach it.
If a winning bidder fails to pay, we relist the lot, block the bidder from future auctions, and send you an updated consignor report — at no cost to you.
The process

From first phone call to check in hand

01

Reach out and schedule

Call, email or send the form below with a description of what you have. Every consignment is scheduled in advance — we set a date and time to receive your items before anything is dropped off or shipped. This applies to mailed consignments too.

02

Deliver your items

Bring them to us in Cornell at your scheduled time, or ship them insured. Either way, include a written list of what's in the consignment so we can check it against what arrives.

03

We photograph, describe and list

High-end and rare pieces take precedence in scheduling over common-date and duplicate material. Once your items are listed, you get a consignor report by email with every lot and its lot number to review.

04

The auction closes and you get paid

Auctions close Tuesday evenings. Your check is written one week after the auction ends. A small number of lots have delayed buyer payment; in those cases you're paid as soon as we're paid. Unsold items come back to you.

Custody

Where your collection sits while it waits

Between intake and settlement your material is in our hands, and that's the part most consignors think hardest about. Receiving is by appointment only, every lot is checked against the inventory you provide, and coins move to the vault as soon as they're listed.

24/7 camera surveillance on premises
Vault storage for coins once listed
Scheduled, appointment-only receiving
Written consignor report on every lot
Lots guaranteed genuine to bidders
Getting items to us

Drop off in Cornell, or ship it insured

Before either option: contact us first. No consignment is accepted without prior notification, and we'll schedule a date and time to receive it.

Drop off in person

22989 220th Ave., Cornell, WI 54732
Come at your scheduled appointment time
Bring a written list of the items you're consigning
We'll go through the material with you before it's accepted

Ship it to us

Wilson Creek Auctions, 22989 220th Ave., Cornell, WI 54732
Double-box your items — an inner box inside an outer box
Tape every seam thoroughly
Insure the shipment for its full value
Enclose a list of the contents
Tell us the moment the package is on its way
No cost, no obligation

Start a consignment

Call, email, or send photos and a rough description. We'll tell you what we think the material will bring, how we'd schedule it, and what it will cost you — before you commit to anything. The form below reaches us directly.

From people who sold with us

Consignors, in their own words

“Absolute smooth experience! I listed my wedding ring and was able to sell it for a price more than I expected! I appreciate their professionalism and superb service! All the specs and photos that advertised my ring attracted many offers. I am very pleased and would use their service again!”

Aimee Cherry
Jewelry consignor

“I recently met Cat and Jeremy and inquired about a silver coin collection that I had. It was related to hunting in North America. We discussed my options and to the auction it went. I am very pleased with the outcome and definitely exceeded my expectations. Great people running a great business that work hard to ensure your item is in front of a huge audience!!”

Don Henning
Coin collection consignor

“For several years I have participated in auctions with Wilson Creek. I've gotten to know them well enough to comfortably recommend them to anyone selling or buying numismatic items. They will deal honestly, fairly and as quickly as possible. Between Jeremy and Cat you can expect an honest answer and best effort.”

Tom Winkler
Numismatic consignor

“We have bought and sold items with these guys. They do an amazing job with descriptions and got top dollar for our items.”

Scott Hagen
Consignor
Common questions

Selling at auction, answered

How do I sell my dad's coin collection in Wisconsin?

Contact us with a description of the collection and we'll schedule a time to look at it, in person in Cornell or by mail. You don't need to know what any of it is — that's our job. We'll sort it, identify what's worth cataloguing individually and what belongs in a mixed lot, list it with detailed photos and descriptions, and send you a consignor report before the auction opens.

How much does it cost to consign an item?

Nothing up front, and no listing, photography or advertising fees. Commission is charged per item on the winning bid price on a sliding scale — it starts at 25% on low-value lots and drops as the price rises. Coins with a winning bid of $500 or more carry no commission at all, and gold is always 0%. The only other charges are $1 per item that doesn't sell, and a $20 reserve fee if you set a reserve and the bidding doesn't reach it.

When do I get paid after the auction?

Your check is written one week after the auction ends. If a particular lot has delayed buyer payment, you're paid on that lot as soon as we receive the funds.

Can I mail my consignment instead of driving it over?

Yes. Notify us first so we can schedule the receiving, then double-box the items, tape the seams well, insure the shipment for its full value, and enclose a list of the contents. Let us know when the package ships, and we'll text or call you when it arrives.

Do you appraise estate coin collections?

We'll evaluate your collection at no cost as part of a consignment consultation and give you an honest read on what it should bring at auction. That's a market evaluation for auction purposes, not a formal written appraisal for insurance or probate — if you need that, tell us and we'll point you in the right direction.

I'm not in Cornell — do you take consignments from Eau Claire and the rest of Wisconsin?

Yes. We regularly take consignments from Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake, Wausau and across Wisconsin, plus mailed consignments from out of state. Bidding is online and nationwide, so where your items come from doesn't limit who bids on them.

That collection isn't doing anything for you in the safety deposit box.

Weekly auctions, a national bidder pool, and a check one week after close.

Contact Us

Have a question? Reach out to us here or explore our FAQs.

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