There are other options out there.
In a perfect world the AH would charge no consignors fee, a very low buyers fee(say 12 1/2%) charge at or near actual shipping plus insurance(often less than actual) AND pay consignors two weeks after the auction ends.
If you would like to find this AH, PM me and I can hook you up!
Scott
p.s. my current auction ends Saturday June 2nd.
www.brockelmanauctions.com