Your Sale, Your Fee Structure-Calculated Automatically
Consignment Helper's flexible fee management lets you configure consignor percentages, admin fees, volunteer discounts, and registration charges. Set it once and every payout calculates correctly-no spreadsheets, no manual math, no errors.
The Challenge: Every Sale Has Different Fee Rules
Your organization takes 30% of sales. But volunteers get a better rate-only 20%. First-time consignors pay a $10 registration fee. Early-bird registrants don't. And that one long-time supporter? You've always given her the volunteer rate even though she doesn't work shifts.
Tracking all these variations manually means maintaining a complex spreadsheet of "who gets what." At payout time, you're cross-referencing multiple lists, hoping you don't make a mistake that shorts someone-or overpays them.
- ✗Multiple rate tiers - Different percentages for different consignor types.
- ✗Special cases - Individual exceptions that need manual tracking.
- ✗Registration fees - Flat fees that vary by timing or consignor status.
- ✗Manual calculations - Applying the right rate to the right person at payout.
You need a system that tracks fee rules and applies them automatically.
How Fee Management Works
Configure your fee structure once. The system applies the right rules to every consignor automatically.
Set Base Rates
Define your default consignor split-30/70, 25/75, whatever works for your sale.
Create Tiers
Add special rates for volunteers, returning consignors, or other groups you want to incentivize.
Add Flat Fees
Configure registration fees, early-bird discounts, or admin charges that apply at different stages.
Automatic Application
At payout, each consignor's earnings are calculated using their assigned fee structure.
Fee Configuration Options
Flexible tools to match any fee structure your sale uses.
Percentage Splits
Define the consignor/organization split for sales. 70/30, 65/35, or any ratio that fits your model.
Volunteer Discounts
Automatically apply better rates to consignors who also volunteer. Reward their contribution with higher payouts.
Registration Fees
Charge flat fees at registration time. Deduct from payouts or collect upfront-your choice.
Early-Bird Pricing
Offer reduced registration fees or better splits for early registrants. Dates automatically enforce deadlines.
Individual Overrides
Handle special cases by overriding rates for specific consignors. No workarounds needed.
Fee Transparency
Consignors see their fee structure in their account. No surprises at payout-they know the terms upfront.
Real-World Example: Multi-Tier Fee Structure
The Valley Mothers Club sale uses a tiered fee structure to incentivize both volunteering and early registration:
- • Standard consignors: 30% fee (70% payout)
- • Volunteers (4+ hours): 20% fee (80% payout)
- • Committee members: 15% fee (85% payout)
- • Registration fee: $15 (waived for early-bird before Sept 1)
When they generate payouts, each consignor's earnings are calculated automatically based on their status. A volunteer who sold $200 gets $160. A standard consignor who sold $200 gets $140 minus the $15 fee.
No spreadsheet cross-referencing. No manual calculations. Just accurate payouts.
Fee Calculation Made Simple
Manual Fee Tracking
- • Spreadsheet with consignor fee assignments
- • Cross-reference volunteer list at payout
- • Calculate each payout individually
- • Double-check for special cases
- • Hope you didn't miss anyone
Automatic Fee Management
- • Fee tiers configured once in system
- • Consignors assigned tier at registration
- • Payouts calculated automatically
- • Overrides documented in system
- • Every calculation auditable
Ready to Simplify Your Fee Structure?
Configure your perfect pricing model and let the system do the math.