Procrastination factor: Threat Level Midnight
Item Review Has Begun
We have started reviewing live auction items. As a reminder, you will not be able to print an auction item tag until our team has approved your item to be included.
If your item is rejected, please do not continue to relist the item.
A reminder that deadlines to submit items are:
- Auction: July 20
19,2025 - Store: July 27
26, 2025
Please join our discord server – this will be the easiest way to get a quick answer to any questions.
Review Process will begin soon
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:
- 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.
- 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
Origins 2025 – That’s a Wrap
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!
Registration is now closed for Origins 2025
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
Gen Con 2025 Schedule
Consignment Store
| Thursday | 10am – 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 am | Board Games: General |
| 12:00 pm | TBD |
| 1:00 pm | TBD |
| 2:00 pm | TBD |
| 4:00 pm | TBD |
| 5:00 pm | TBD |
| 6:00 pm | TBD |
| 7:00 pm | TBD |
| 8:00 pm | Sailing the Seas of Crowdfunding (Large box/lot items) |
| 10:00 pm | Auction After Dark – Adult themed items |
Friday (10 am – 11 pm)
| 10:00 am | Board Games: General |
| 11:00 am | TBD |
| 12:00 pm | TBD |
| 1:00 pm | TBD |
| 2:00 pm | Miniatures: Pre-painted |
| 3:00 pm | Miniatures: Unpainted |
| 5:00 pm | Games Workshop |
| 6:00 pm | Miniatures: Painted |
| 7:00 pm | TBD |
| 8:00 pm – ??? | Collector Section |
Saturday (10 am – Midnight)
| 10:00 am | Board Games: General |
| 11:00 am | Board Games: Train Games and General |
| 12:00 pm | Collectible Card and Dice Games |
| 1:00 pm | TBD |
| 2:00 pm | TBD |
| 3:00 pm | Any Game that Still Remains (before TOVA) |
| 4:00 pm | TOVA (Toys, Oddities, Videogames, Art) |
| 7:00 pm – ??? | Charity Section (including Ace of Aces) |
Registration Deadline extended to June 9, 2025
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.
32 Days to Origins Game Fair 2025
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 is Open for 2025
We have a Discord Server
If you have any questions, you can also join our Discord server.
https://discord.com/invite/cqd4kRRJUV