Frequently Asked Questions – Cache for Cash

Each estate is unique, so pricing varies based on size, scope, and complexity. Before signing any agreement, we provide a clear proposal explaining all costs so you can make an informed decision based on your individual situation, never a one size fits all fee 

Fees depend on the contents and structure of the auction. Most platforms charge a ~2% site fee plus additional per-lot fees, prior to our standard percentage. All costs are disclosed up front, so you know what to expect before your auction begins 

Yes, some clients prefer to stage items themselves and request our team only for pricing and setup. We charge $30/hour, with a minimum of four hours. This option is also available for garage or tag sales, but note we still need to ensure safety and aesthetic standards during pricing and presentation.

Absolutely. If you'd like to lower costs, cleaning certain high-effort areas (like removing mold, pet damage, or chemical spills) before we arrive can reduce labor hours and overall expense. We’re one of the best-valued options in Metro Detroit for estate liquidation services already, given our professionalism and results.

Life happens. If you must cancel, we'll assess expenses based on work already performed such as: time, advertising, and labor and provide a final invoice for services rendered up to that point. Any advanced deposits are applied toward those costs.

You don’t need to. In fact, we often prefer to handle setup ourselves so nothing of value accidentally gets discarded. However, if you’re discussing deep-down house cleaning, that’s up to you and can be addressed separately if needed 

Yes. We’ve handled many estates where previous smoking occurred. Our team can employ air-freshening strategies to help the sale perform well and make items more appealing to buyers 

Funds typically clear in 10–14 days, once all transactions and credit card payments settle without dispute. After that, we issue your check promptly to the named recipients 

Removing items after contract signing could affect the overall sale plan. Any missing items not disclosed during walkthrough may incur a 40% market-value fee. It’s best to have everyone discuss wanted items before signing to avoid issues later on 

We avoid pre-scheduling a cleanout before the sale is complete because the more successful the sale which means fewer leftover the less costly the cleanout. Rather than guessing ahead of time, we allow the sale to finish and then quote the cleanout as needed to maximize your profit and minimize your cost.

Typically, we hold our sales on Wednesday and Thursday with an additional Friday for larger sales. Sales with an exceptionally large amount may have to be done in phases that can span over a few weeks.

Depends on our current schedule as well as the amount of product. On average we like to have 3 weeks.

Some items are tough to sell, high-end items, niche collectibles, large furniture items etc. These items are offered up for presale and sometimes sold on auction sights when applicable.

We utilize Estate Sale Websites, Facebook Marketplace (as well as Facebook Ads sent to locals), Instagram and local markets, even fliers if they prove necessary.