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As many of you know, we were busy with bringing the Consignment Store back to Origins last week. After a successful show and fun weekend in Columbus, we are now turning our attention back to Gen Con.

For those of you waiting for us to review and approve your items, this will begin very soon. We apologize for the delay.

A few things to remember with our registration site:

  1. If you have a duplicate listing, just overwrite it with a new item if possible. Our system does not allow for deleting items registered for a few reasons.
  2. If you are still left with a duplicate item, please simply mark it as DELETE or something similar in the title line so it will be easy to ignore when you are onsite checking your items.

If you have questions, the best way to get them to us is via our discord server: https://discord.com/invite/cqd4kRRJUV

This was the first year for the Consignment Shop/Store. In the past (going back 10 years plus), there had been various versions of silent auctions, live auctions, and similar flea market type shops.

The location was away from the main convention center in the South building and many have commented on this being inconvenient. It was very convenient for access to the nearby parking garages and around the corner from the Food Court.

The event was well attended and we believe primarily positive vibes was experienced by all (sellers, buyers, volunteers running the event).

If there is a survey or some form of feedback that is offered by GAMA, please respond with any comments regarding things that went well and what could be done better in future years.

All of us at Big Mallet Auctions want to thank everyone who participated, and we look forward to seeing many of you at Gen Con in July/August and next year at Origins 51.

Cheers!

We appreciate all the sellers that have registered and plan to bring their items for the Consignment Store at Origins Game Fair. If you missed out, please plan on checking back next year.

Reminder for our onsite hours:

Location: Ohio Center B&C (https://www.originsgamefair.com/show-map)

  • THU, 12pm – 5pm, Item drop off for sellers
  • FRI, 10am – 8pm, Store open
  • SAT, 10am – 8pm, Store open
  • SUN, 10am – 2pm, Seller payout and item pick up

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)

Origins 2025 is fast approaching and is looking to be a great celebration of the convention’s 50 years of history!

The procrastination factor is in full force and we are seeing a increased amount of item registration as the deadline looms. Fortunately we are able to extend the deadline for another week. Please plan to have all your items entered by the EOD on June 9, 2025.

Please keep in mind that you may still access your registered items to print your tags after this date but you will not be able to make any additional changes.

We are just over a month from Origins but another reminder that the registration deadline for items you want to sell at the 2025 Origins Consignment Store is on June 2.

17 days to the item registration deadline.

There will be no onsite registration so you have just over 2 weeks and 3 weekends to get those items in the system.

Item Registration Deadline is June 9, 2025!

Looking to refresh your game collection? The Origins Game Fair Consignment Store is back, giving you the perfect opportunity to buy, sell, and trade games with fellow Origins attendees! Whether you’re looking to make room on your shelves or score a rare find, this is the place to be. 

How to Sell Your Games

Got games you no longer play? Turn them into cash (or more games)! Here’s how:

  • Register your items online and print the provided PDF tags
  • Drop off your tagged items on Thursday (12 to 5 pm) in Ohio Center B&C. If you can’t make it, email us ahead of time.
  • Pay $1 per item at drop-off and a 10% commission will be deducted from all sold items
  • Pick up your earnings and unsold items on Sunday (10 am to 2 pm). Payouts are in cash, or for larger amounts, a combination of cash and check.
  • Can’t make Sunday pickup? No worries – your payout will be mailed within 30 days. Just note that any unsold items not picked up will become the property of Big Mallet Auctions.

How to Buy & Find Hidden Treasures

  • Shoppers can browse the consignment store during these hours: 
  • Friday & Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm

The Origins Consignment Store is 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 to 5 pm
  • Shopping: Friday-Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm

Questions?

(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.

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