In-House Shipping Services

Getting your winning bids from our warehouse to your doorstep — safely, efficiently, and with the same care we bring to every auction.

Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals Shipping Services

Trusted Shipping Partners

We work with leading carriers to move your inventory across Alaska, the Lower 48, and around the globe.

Getting Your Treasures to You, Made Easy

Won something special in one of our auctions? We’re just as excited as you are to get it safely into your hands.

Our in-house shipping team handles everything from small collectibles and artwork to large equipment and vehicles, shipping to destinations across Alaska, the Lower 48, and international locations.

To request shipping, simply email Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com as soon as the auction closes — we’ll take it from there.

Moving shipping in-house has saved many of our customers hundreds of dollars in third-party fees while giving us more control over packing quality and shipment timing.

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How to Request Shipping Item Arrived Damaged Shipping Terms & Conditions

How to Request Shipping

We’ve shipped winning items all over the world — from Anchorage to over 40+ countries.

After the auction closes, please email Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com as soon as possible so we can begin processing your request. The sooner we receive your request, the sooner we’ll be able to ship your items.

For a rough estimate, use the dimensions listed in the lot description and an approximate weight, then plug those into your preferred carrier’s online shipping calculator. Please review our Terms & Conditions, as well as USPS, UPS, FedEx, and local carrier restrictions to confirm that your items are eligible to ship.

Oh No! Something Arrived Damaged?

We’re sorry to hear that your item didn’t arrive in the condition you expected. Here’s how we’ll help you.

Step 1: Tell Us Right Away

As soon as you notice damage, email our shipping team at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com and briefly describe what happened.

Step 2: Keep All Packing Materials

Please hold on to the original box, inner packing materials, and all contents. These are often required for carrier investigations and insurance claims.

Step 3: Take Photos

Photos are extremely helpful for documenting the damage and supporting any claims. Please include:

Clear photos of the damaged item(s)
Photos of all internal packing materials
Photos of the outside of the box
At least one photo showing the shipping label and tracking number

Step 4: Repair Options (If Applicable)

If you believe the item may be repairable, a quick repair estimate from a local professional can be helpful. If you obtain one, please share that information with our team.

Once we receive your email and photos, our team will review the situation and follow up with next steps as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience while we help get this resolved.

Shipping Terms & Conditions

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a. Our goal is for you to receive your inventory won in our auctions as quickly and cost-effectively as possible while prioritizing the quality and condition of your items. Please note that shipping from Alaska can be costly. While we do our best to minimize costs, it is the sole responsibility of the buyer to cover all costs associated with shipping, regardless of expense, including freight items and insurance.
b. After the auction, you may select shipping services using Shipping Saint emails and text notifications. If your item(s) are packed for shipping and you decide to pick up instead, you will be charged automatically to your card on file for the cost of shipping materials and the handling expense.
c. We package and prepare shipments in-house, calculated using the carrier’s shipping costs, any applicable insurance, and signature fees, plus a modest handling fee to cover supplies such as bubble wrap, boxes, packing materials, and delivery to the carrier.
d. We do not provide exact estimates. Please use the destination ZIP code and approximate dimensions of the item(s), as found in the catalog description, to prepare an estimate for yourself using an online estimator.
e. Items will be shipped via UPS, USPS, FedEx, Alaska Air Cargo, or other carriers as necessary. We do not use USPS Parcel Select.
f. Contact us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com to make special arrangements, including shipping to an alternate address, or to procure your own shipping services.
g. Invoices must be paid in full before shipping is initiated.
h. All items shipped will be insured at their full purchase price at the buyer’s expense.
i. All purchases with a combined total value of $300 or more will be shipped with signature confirmation at the buyer’s expense.
j. International buyers are responsible for customs fees or duties on their purchases.
k. International customs declarations for shipped inventory will not be altered from the description used in the auction listing.
l. We will provide any applicable tracking numbers and the total cost of your Shipping & Handling fees through Shipping Saint, unless shipped via a freight service.
m. Packages will not be released to the carrier until the balance is paid in full.
n. If your Shipping & Handling fees remain unpaid in excess of 24 hours after packing, you may be automatically charged to your card on file, with possible additional fees to reprint your label and more. If your shipping fees remain unpaid seven business days following the conclusion of the auction, your items may be forfeited to the auction house to be relisted, disposed of, or donated at the buyer’s expense.
o. Any items with shipping requests will be prepared for shipment and delivered to the carrier within seven business days of payment. Our shipping department is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all holidays.
p. Any issues with the delivery of your shipment must be received by the auction house within five business days after delivery. You must retain the packaging and supply photographs of the shipment for any insurance claims. For shipments that are more than 10 business days overdue, the auction house must be notified immediately so that further investigative action can be taken.
q. We will not process any recalls for items shipped.
r. Items may be packaged together to reduce shipping costs to the greatest extent possible while maintaining the safety of the items within the package.
s. Certain materials such as ivory, baleen, and other animal products will not be shipped outside of the United States. International buyers may bid on such items but must arrange pick-up or delivery within the United States. It is the bidder’s responsibility to be aware of any additional laws or restrictions for item shipments. We will not violate any federal or country-specific laws to make a shipment. If a legal restriction is why your item is not shipped, your items may be forfeited to the auction house to be relisted, disposed of, or donated at the buyer’s expense.
t. Any firearm shipments must be shipped to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder. The buyer is responsible for providing a copy of the destination FFL’s license, plus all Shipping & Handling fees and FFL transfer fees. Black powder and antique firearms (predating 1898) are excluded from this requirement.
u. We will not ship ammunition.
v. We will not ship alcohol other than wine to select approved states.
w. We do not accept customer-provided shipping labels.