Bought at auction?
Send your auction house, invoice, lot numbers, and pickup deadline. Find our pickup process, shipping rate lookup, and payment instructions below.
Start an auction request →Warehouse & auction services
Auction pickup, warehouse handling & shipping
From auction wins to oversized freight: arrange pickup, packing, custom crating, palletizing, consolidation, and storage with Two Sisters. Send the location and item details so we can confirm a plan.
Plan your pickup or shipment
What do you need help with?
Crating, pallets & freight
Share the dimensions, weight, fragility, and destination. We’ll review packing, custom crating, palletizing, and freight options before confirming the work.
Email the warehouse team →Consolidation & storage
Combining purchases or waiting for delivery? Send your item list and dates so we can confirm storage availability, handling, and costs.
Storage information →Planning a bid? Ask about pickup and shipping before buying. Include the auction link, lot photos, pickup deadline, delivery ZIP code, and access or loading requirements. Pickup, storage, and special handling are confirmed by arrangement.
Local pickup · Nationwide coordination
What kind of auction item did you win?
Furniture, art & collectibles
We can coordinate pickup and careful packing for antiques, framed artwork, decor, collectibles, household goods, and other estate-sale finds.
Large, fragile, or unusually shaped pieces may need a custom packing or freight quote.
Equipment, supplies & business assets
We coordinate pickup for eligible pharmacy, medical, laboratory, and commercial equipment, plus boxed supplies and business inventory.
Heavy, palletized, regulated, or installation-related items need review before pickup. Send dimensions, weight, and handling requirements so we can confirm what is possible.
Our auction and logistics contacts span many parts of the country. The locations we’ve handled before are only examples; send the auction location and lot details and we’ll confirm whether we can coordinate pickup.
Text is the quickest way to reach us
Text 860-910-0049 or email auctions@twosistersship.com. Use the cell number listed on your auction invoice when texting so we can match your request and payment.
Please include:
- Auction name and invoice or lot number
- Pickup location and auction removal deadline
- Delivery ZIP code and access requirements
- Lot photos or a link to the listing
- Item size, weight, and a short description, if available
What to expect after the auction
What happens after you win
Weekly auction pickup
Pickups typically happen on Wednesdays. If an auction closes on Sunday, we typically pick up the following Wednesday.
Processing and payment link
After we receive your item, we process it for pickup, packing, and shipping. We’ll text the payment link several days after it arrives, using the cell number provided to the auction house on your invoice.
Typical turnaround: 7–10 business days
Plan on about 7–10 business days from the date we actually receive your item from the auction house. Timing can vary with item size and packing needs.
Use the phone number on your auction invoice
When texting with us, use the same cell phone number listed on your auction invoice. This helps us verify your payment and apply it to the right shipment without delays.
If you gave the auction house a landline or did not provide a cell number, email auctions@twosistersship.com. We’ll arrange to process your payment manually by email.
Questions about the auction house’s process or requirements? Please contact the auction house directly. Because we handle a high volume of requests through an automated workflow, payment links and verification need to follow the steps above.
Need it sooner?
Expedited handling may be available for an additional fee. Small items are typically an extra $25. Larger items that need more packing time are assessed case by case. Ask us about expedited service before pickup.
Clear, item-based pricingHow shipping rates are calculatedHandling, carrier details, and combined-auction savings
| Rate item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Professional handling | Starts at $12. Includes pickup, labor, corrugated box, bubble wrap, and foam. |
| Items over 5 lb | Add $1.20 per pound for a heavy-duty double-wall box and extra reinforcement. |
| Carrier | UPS Ground with commercial rates and tracking. USPS to P.O. Boxes is available by request. |
| Large, lightweight items | May be billed by dimensional weight when the volume-based weight exceeds the actual weight. |
Combine auction wins to save
When items can be packed safely together, we can combine wins picked up during the same business week. Each additional auction lot adds $5 for its extra labor and materials.
The rate chart below shows the published shipping rates by packed weight and destination zone. We’ll confirm your complete quote, including handling and any applicable surcharges, by text before shipping.
Published rate guideCheck shipping rates by state and weightChoose a state and packed weight for an instant guide rate
Zone 2
CT, MA, RI, NJ, NY (including NYC and Long Island), and eastern PA
Zones 3–4
ME, NH, VT, upstate NY, western PA, DE, MD, VA, OH, and WV
Zone 5
FL, GA, NC, SC, AL, TN, KY, MS, MI, IN, IL, and WI
Zone 6
MN, IA, MO, AR, LA, ND, SD, NE, KS, and OK
Zone 7
TX, CO, NM, WY, MT, ID, and UT
Zone 8
CA, WA, OR, NV, and AZ
Published rate guide
Shipping rates by packed weight
Choose a destination state and packed shipment weight to see the matching rate. Box dimensions are listed as length × width × height.
Rates are a guide. Final quotes account for handling, packing, dimensions, and any applicable surcharges.
On a small screen, swipe or scroll horizontally to see all zones.
Look up a rate
Choose a destination state and packed weight. We’ll find its zone for you.
| Packed weight | Zone 2Local | Zones 3–4Northeast | Zone 5South | Zones 6–7Midwest | Zone 8West | Max. box sizeL × W × H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | $23.32 | $23.69 | $24.75 | $25.25 | $26.17 | 6 × 6 × 3 |
| 2 lbs | $23.85 | $24.50 | $25.60 | $26.30 | $27.80 | 8 × 6 × 5 |
| 3 lbs | $24.40 | $25.30 | $26.45 | $27.50 | $29.40 | 9 × 7 × 6 |
| 4 lbs | $24.90 | $26.10 | $27.30 | $28.80 | $31.00 | 10 × 8 × 6 |
| 5 lbs | $25.38 | $26.83 | $28.19 | $30.15 | $32.49 | 12 × 9 × 6 |
| 6 lbs | $27.05 | $28.30 | $29.90 | $32.10 | $34.60 | 12 × 10 × 6 |
| 7 lbs | $28.65 | $30.05 | $31.75 | $34.15 | $36.95 | 12 × 12 × 6 |
| 8 lbs | $30.15 | $31.85 | $33.65 | $36.20 | $39.25 | 13 × 12 × 7 |
| 9 lbs | $31.65 | $33.20 | $35.10 | $38.15 | $41.10 | 14 × 12 × 7 |
| 10 lbs | $33.08 | $34.11 | $35.78 | $39.85 | $42.91 | 12 × 12 × 9 |
| 11 lbs | $34.70 | $36.25 | $38.20 | $42.10 | $45.85 | 14 × 14 × 7 |
| 12 lbs | $36.40 | $38.45 | $40.65 | $44.90 | $48.95 | 15 × 14 × 7 |
| 13 lbs | $38.10 | $40.35 | $42.80 | $47.30 | $51.55 | 16 × 14 × 8 |
| 14 lbs | $39.80 | $42.10 | $44.95 | $49.70 | $53.95 | 16 × 16 × 7 |
| 15 lbs | $41.25 | $43.40 | $45.60 | $51.10 | $55.20 | 14 × 14 × 10 |
| 16 lbs | $42.85 | $45.15 | $47.50 | $53.30 | $57.70 | 16 × 16 × 8 |
| 17 lbs | $44.40 | $46.90 | $49.40 | $55.60 | $60.20 | 17 × 16 × 8 |
| 18 lbs | $46.00 | $48.65 | $51.30 | $58.00 | $62.75 | 18 × 16 × 8 |
| 19 lbs | $47.55 | $50.40 | $53.20 | $60.25 | $65.30 | 18 × 18 × 8 |
| 20 lbs | $49.10 | $52.15 | $55.10 | $62.60 | $67.80 | 16 × 16 × 10 |
| 21 lbs | $50.65 | $53.85 | $57.10 | $64.95 | $70.35 | 18 × 16 × 10 |
| 22 lbs | $52.15 | $55.60 | $59.05 | $67.25 | $72.85 | 18 × 18 × 10 |
| 23 lbs | $53.65 | $57.30 | $61.00 | $69.55 | $75.35 | 20 × 16 × 10 |
| 24 lbs | $55.15 | $59.05 | $62.90 | $71.85 | $77.85 | 20 × 18 × 10 |
| 25 lbs | $56.65 | $60.80 | $64.85 | $74.20 | $80.35 | 18 × 18 × 12 |
| 26 lbs | $58.15 | $62.50 | $66.75 | $76.50 | $82.85 | 20 × 20 × 10 |
| 27 lbs | $59.65 | $64.10 | $68.65 | $78.75 | $85.35 | 22 × 18 × 10 |
| 28 lbs | $61.20 | $65.70 | $70.55 | $81.05 | $87.80 | 22 × 20 × 10 |
| 29 lbs | $62.70 | $67.25 | $72.45 | $83.30 | $90.15 | 24 × 18 × 10 |
| 30 lbs | $64.20 | $68.80 | $74.40 | $85.55 | $92.50 | 18 × 15 × 15 |
| 31 lbs | $65.75 | $70.40 | $76.25 | $87.80 | $94.95 | 20 × 18 × 12 |
| 32 lbs | $67.35 | $72.05 | $78.10 | $90.10 | $97.45 | 20 × 20 × 12 |
| 33 lbs | $69.10 | $73.80 | $80.10 | $92.60 | $100.10 | 22 × 18 × 12 |
| 34 lbs | $70.70 | $75.45 | $81.95 | $94.90 | $102.60 | 22 × 20 × 12 |
| 35 lbs | $72.35 | $77.20 | $83.95 | $97.20 | $105.15 | 20 × 18 × 13 |
| 36 lbs | $74.00 | $78.90 | $85.95 | $99.60 | $107.75 | 24 × 18 × 12 |
| 37 lbs | $75.60 | $80.70 | $88.00 | $102.00 | $110.35 | 24 × 20 × 12 |
| 38 lbs | $77.20 | $82.50 | $90.10 | $104.50 | $113.00 | 22 × 22 × 12 |
| 39 lbs | $78.85 | $84.30 | $92.10 | $106.90 | $115.65 | 25 × 20 × 12 |
| 40 lbs | $80.45 | $86.10 | $94.15 | $109.30 | $118.30 | 20 × 16 × 17 |
| 41 lbs | $82.05 | $87.95 | $96.25 | $111.80 | $120.95 | 24 × 22 × 12 |
| 42 lbs | $83.70 | $89.70 | $98.35 | $114.25 | $123.65 | 24 × 24 × 11 |
| 43 lbs | $85.35 | $91.60 | $100.40 | $116.75 | $126.35 | 26 × 22 × 11 |
| 44 lbs | $87.05 | $93.30 | $102.50 | $119.30 | $129.10 | 26 × 24 × 10 |
| 45 lbs | $88.75 | $95.20 | $104.55 | $121.80 | $131.80 | 22 × 18 × 15 |
| 46 lbs | $90.45 | $97.10 | $106.65 | $124.30 | $134.50 | 24 × 20 × 15 |
| 47 lbs | $92.15 | $98.90 | $108.65 | $126.85 | $137.25 | 25 × 20 × 15 |
| 48 lbs | $93.80 | $100.70 | $110.75 | $129.40 | $140.00 | 26 × 20 × 15 |
| 49 lbs | $95.45 | $102.55 | $112.80 | $131.95 | $142.75 | 24 × 24 × 14 |
| 50 lbs | $97.15 | $104.40 | $114.85 | $134.45 | $145.45 | 20 × 20 × 17 |
Special handling and coverageSurcharges & insurance optionsReview oversized-item charges and optional insurance pricing
Want shipping insurance? Please ask us to add it. Insurance is optional and is not applied automatically; we’ll confirm the available coverage and cost with your quote.
| Service | Rate and when it applies |
|---|---|
| Additional handling | $30–$46.50 for items over 50 lb or with a longest side over 48 in. |
| Large package surcharge | $220 and up when length plus girth exceeds 130 in. Ask for a custom quote for furniture, trunks, or other oversized pieces. |
| Insurance from $100.01 to $300 | $3.45. |
| Insurance over $300 | $1.15 per $100 of declared value. |
Need a custom quote? Text us about furniture, large framed artwork, statues, fragile or unusually shaped items, oversized packages, or anything that needs special rigging. Contact us about additional insurance for high-value items. We’ll review the details and confirm the quote before shipping. Text us for a custom quote.