Shipping
Firearm Shipping
To ship a firearms and accessories, please click here TO START: Firearm Shipping Form
In-House Shipping
For all smaller (non-firearms) and non-fragile items, we ship in-house via priority boxes. For all medium to large, fragile, and international items, please contact a local shipper. See instructions below.
Notice:
- Full payment of your purchased items is required before any item is released.to your shipper. As the buyer, you will pay the shipper directly for all packing and shipping costs and they will provide tracking.
- If you do not require a shipping quote, with your permission, we can release your items to the next available shipper pick-up. Please contact shipping@alderferauction.com with your request.
5 Easy Steps - Using Local Shippers
- Click or call the local shipper of your choice, see list below.
- Email or call them with what you need to be shipped, where it is now and where it's going. They may ask for name of the auction company, date of auction and lot number to get more information.
- Ask for a shipping quote if they do not provide one automatically.
- Decide on a shipper and let us know at shipping@alderferauction.com, who you select so we can release your auction items.
- Follow-up with shipper for pickup date, tracking info and delivery date.
Recommended Local Shippers
Small & Medium Sized Items
- Parcel Pickup
215-345-4930
Email: parcelplace4387@outlook.com - Lansdale UPS Store
215-362-7366
Email: store1954@theupsstore.com - Philadelphia Mailroom
215-745-1100
Email: phillymailroom@gmail.com - Collegeville UPS Store
610-409-2580
Email: store3575@theupsstore.com - Johan Westenberg | Shipping & Delivery
860-964-9163
Email: e3asmallgallery@gmail.com
Furniture & Larger Items
- Craters & Freighters
215-234-8090
Website: Craters & Freighters - Moverman - Transport Company
551-227-5633
Email: bryant@gomoverman.com - Movers for a Cause - Cross Country
347-470-6322
Email: Moversforacause@gmail.com - Annie Hauls
609-577-5133 (Mike)
Email: annie@anniehauls.com
Shipping Responsibility
Any such local shippers or third parties listed above, or otherwise, are at the buyer’s sole risk and expense. We assume no responsibility for any act, damage, loss or omission of any party in connection with any such service or reference. We make no endorsements, representations or warranties regarding such parties or their services. You expressly release Alderfer Auction from any, and all, liability arising from your use of any third-party services.
You are free to choose any method for shipping. Once you release your item to your chosen shipper, we have completed delivery and responsibility.
Special Considerations
International Shipping
We offer shipping via third-party shippers only.
Alcohol
All wine sales must be picked-up, no shipping is available in accordance to Pennsylvania law.
Jewelry
Jewelry purchased with a credit card by first time customers of Alderfer Auction will not be express shipped and will take a minimum of 7 – 10 business days to be shipped. This hold on shipping does not apply to payment made with cash, money order, wire transfer, payment through a third-party bidding platform and payment through PayPal provided that the shipping address on the PayPal transaction matches the shipping address we are provided.