Market & strategy
How dealers cut shipping costs by 50%
Professional dealers never buy transport bundled with the piece. They split the flow: shipping, crating, container loading, and pickup as separate specialists they orchestrate themselves. The savings reach 50% because auction houses and sellers mark up logistics heavily, and specialized carriers competing on price alone cut deeper. Single non-negotiable gate: the carrier must answer for damages in writing with a stated ceiling.
The Method's take
The Method applies the split-flow rule: transport is NEVER purchased as part of the lot or from the house's recommended carrier. Every component—pickup, crate, freight, customs broker—is sourced separately and price-compared. Cheap crate-makers who optimize container space save twice: lower crate cost and lower per-piece shipping. The only immovable condition: written liability with a damage ceiling you can live with.
The math
A single consolidated shipment quoted at €3,000 by the house can cost €1,200–1,500 when you orchestrate the parts yourself. On a container load (20–30 pieces), the delta is €8,000–15,000. Getting this wrong once pays for the annual pass 2–4 times over. The 24-hour pass is €100; missing this rule on one medium lot erases that in minutes.
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