Consignment percentage for antiques
Updated October 4, 2026
The usual range
The consignor's share is what they get from each sale. The shop keeps the rest as its commission.
| Consignor gets | Shop keeps | |
|---|---|---|
| Low end | 50% | 50% |
| Typical | 60% | 40% |
| High end | 70% | 30% |
What moves the split
- Haggling. Antique buyers expect to negotiate, so agree on a lowest price the shop can accept without asking.
- Research. Identifying and pricing a piece takes knowledge and time.
- Size. Large pieces take floor space and often get a lower share or a shorter agreement.
- Dealer booths. Dealers who rent space in an antique mall usually pay rent plus a small commission, often 10 to 15%, instead of a split.
A split tiered by price
Many shops give consignors a bigger share as prices go up, so their best pieces are worth bringing in. A common ladder:
| Item price | Consignor gets | Shop keeps |
|---|---|---|
| Under $250 | 50% | 50% |
| $250 to $2,000 | 60% | 40% |
| $2,000 and up | 70% | 30% |
Worked examples
What each side gets from a few typical sales with the ladder above, before any card fees.
| Sold for | Split | Consignor gets | Shop keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| $120 | 50% / 50% | $60 | $60 |
| $480 | 60% / 40% | $288 | $192 |
| $3,000 | 70% / 30% | $2,100 | $900 |
Setting it up in Consignment Hub
Consignment Hub uses one split per consignor: your shop's default, or a share you set for that consignor. Each item keeps the split it was taken in at, and each sale is split by what the customer paid, after discounts and before tax. It doesn't change the split by price on its own, so shops with a ladder give consignors of high-value pieces their own share.
Questions
What percentage do antique consignment shops take?
Usually 30 to 50%, so the consignor gets 50 to 70%. Antique malls work differently: dealers pay booth rent and a small commission on each sale.
Should consignors set a lowest price?
Yes, for valuable pieces. Staff can then accept offers above it without calling the consignor each time.
Should dealers get a different split?
Often, yes. Dealers who bring regular stock and price it themselves usually get a better share than one-off consignors.