As a seller, the Chesterhill Produce Auction is the go-to market to sell your produce. A seller’s number can be obtained for free at the Auction’s front office. Please read the rules below carefully and contact us with any questions you have!
- A seller’s number is required.
- Seller must fill out consignment forms listing seller number, name, address, type of items, and quantity to be sold.
- Seller will tag individual lots with tags provided by the auction stating their seller number, item, item and quantity. Produce is accepted beginning at 12:00pm and arrival by 3:00pm is recommended. Unloading of produce is responsibility of grower/seller.
- Produce should arrive 1 hour prior to auction, packaged and ready to sell. Late arrivals may sell last.
- Standard uniform packaging is required and is for sale on site. See auction manager for details.
- Any misrepresentation of produce will be cause for adjustment.
- Selling of produce on grounds is by the auction only. All consignments sell absolute.
- Produce of inferior quality may be rejected by the Chesterhill Produce Auction.
- Payment periods run weekly with checks available every Thursday for the previous week’s auctions.
- Out-of-state consignors with permission only.
- Commission of 16% charged on all sales, unless otherwise posted at time of the auction.
- Produce not grown by consignor must be placed in a separate row and can only be sold by permission of the auction firm manager.
- All produce must meet regulatory standards as interpreted by the Chesterhill Produce Auction manager.
- Requesting a seller number evidences agreement of these terms and conditions.