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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

Gen Con 2024 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!

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: Family
12:00 pmBoard Games: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
1:00 pmBoard Games: War and Historical (SPI, S&T)
2:00 pmRPGs: TSR
4:00 pmBoard Games: Family
5:00 pmRPGs: Fantasy
6:00 pmBoard Games: War and Historical (AH, MB)
7:00 pmBoard Games: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
8:00 pmRPGs: General
9:00 pm Board Games: General

Friday (10 am – 11 pm)

10:00 amBoard Games: Family
11:00 amRPGs: Science Fiction
12:00 pmBoard Games: War and Historical (GMT, ASL)
1:00 pmBoard Games: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
2:00 pmMiniatures: Pre-painted Plastic
3:00 pmMiniatures: Unpainted
5:00 pmGames Workshop
6:00 pmMiniatures: Painted
7:00 pmRPGs: TSR
8:00 pm – ???Collector Section

Saturday (10 am – Midnight)

10:00 amBoard Games: Family
11:00 amBoard Games: Train Games and General
12:00 pmCollectible Card and Dice Games
1:00 pmRPGs: Mythos, Supernatural and General
2:00 pmBoard Games: War and Historical
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)

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