Archive May 29, 2025

Gen Con 2025 Schedule

Consignment Store

Thursday10am – 10pm
Friday 9am – 10pm
Saturday 9am – 7pm

Item Drop Off

Reminder: You will need your badge before you come to the auction! Exceptions will be made for attendees with GM badges but must show proof of badge on account at check-in.

Sellers will not be permitted to join a line unless ready for check-in – tags are attached to all items.

Wednesday Noon – 6pm
Thursday 10am – 8pm
Friday 9am – 5pm
(Consignment store items only
– and dependent upon inventory)

Seller Payouts

Thursday 11am – 9pm (Advance Partial Payouts – no unsold pickups)
Friday 9am – 9pm (Advance Partial Payouts – no unsold pickups)
Saturday 9am – 6pm (Advance Partial Payouts – no unsold pickups)
Sunday 10am – 2pm (Final payouts & unsold item pickup)

Live Auction (Tentative)

This is the Day and Times when specific item types will be sold. It is important to remember that this is TENTATIVE. This tentative schedule is based on the items being pre-registered for the Live Auction. The actual schedule for the day will be posted outside the auction room – so be sure to check there each morning for the most up-to-date information.

Thursday (10 am – 10pm)

10:00 amBoard Games: General
12:00 pmTBD
1:00 pmTBD
2:00 pmTBD
4:00 pmTBD
5:00 pmTBD
6:00 pmTBD
7:00 pmTBD
8:00 pmSailing the Seas of Crowdfunding (Large box/lot items)
10:00 pm Auction After Dark – Adult themed items

Friday (10 am – 11 pm)

10:00 amBoard Games: General
11:00 amTBD
12:00 pmTBD
1:00 pmTBD
2:00 pmMiniatures: Pre-painted
3:00 pmMiniatures: Unpainted
5:00 pmGames Workshop
6:00 pmMiniatures: Painted
7:00 pmTBD
8:00 pm – ???Collector Section

Saturday (10 am – Midnight)

10:00 amBoard Games: General
11:00 amBoard Games: Train Games and General
12:00 pmCollectible Card and Dice Games
1:00 pmTBD
2:00 pmTBD
3:00 pmAny Game that Still Remains (before TOVA)
4:00 pmTOVA (Toys, Oddities, Videogames, Art)
7:00 pm – ???Charity Section (including Ace of Aces)

Gen Con 2025 Important Stuff

(July 31 thru August 3, 2025)

Pre-registration Dates

  • May 10, 2025: Open
  • July 20 19, 2025: Final day to register live auction items
  • July 27 26, 2025: Final day to register store items

Auction Events

  • Thursday, July 31
    • 8pm: Crowdfunding Auction
  • Friday, August 01
    • 8pm: Collectibles Auction
  • Saturday, August 02
    • 4pm: TOVA Auction
    • 7pm: Charity Auction

Changes for 2025

  • Tag Costs are increased by $1 ($3 for Auction and $2 for Store items)
  • For each item sold, $1 will be refunded to the seller
  • Maximum Store Item Amount is increased to $100
  • Auction Item Review – items not approved for the live auction may be recommended to submit as a store item
  • During item check-in, no one will be permitted to join a line unless all items are tagged and ready to be processed.

50th Anniversary of Origins

Origins Game Fair is an annual tabletop gaming convention hosted by The Game Manufacturers Association, held annually in Columbus, OH. With 6,000+ gaming events scheduled throughout the week for attendees, a dynamic vendor hall, special events throughout the weekend and so much more, there’s sure to be something for everyone!

While you are there, check out the Origins Consignment Store. It will be a goldmine for collectors and deal hunters, so don’t miss your chance to sell your old favorites and pick up something new. Whether you’re passing on beloved classics or discovering hidden gems, the Consignment Store is the perfect place to level up your collection.

Location: Ohio Center B&C

Drop-off: Thursday from 12-5 pm

Shopping: Friday-Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm

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