Discover unique items at budget prices

Bid & Win at auction only prices.

Great merchandise at affordable prices

The Buy on-line way to purchase unique merchandise.

Discover new treasures.  

Gamification  --  enjoy the thrill of our weekly on-line auctions , bid & win and auction only prices.

Affordable prices --  less than retail.

Vintage craftsmanship features to Better quality merchandise at less than traditional retail prices

Ability to use mobile way to purchase unique one of a kind items at your fingertips

Don't follow the herd.   No cookie cutter design  -- create your own style.  Each piece has a unique story -- opportunity for buyer to create own style with ever changing inventory

Sustainability --    Shop the sustainable way.    Less carbon footprint.   Save items from the landfill.  Since it's inception, the Velvet Cricket has saved over 50,000 pieces from the landfill.  

Photos represent the true character of the items -- Authentic representation on the items you will be bidding on and receiving

Furniture, jewelry and unique one of a kind items

Never ending cycle of new items weekly --can ALWAYS find something unique

You can help your community  --  You're purchases give back...      the velvet cricket partners with local non-profit 

Wants:  

Needs:   VC is Perfect for outfitting an apt,  design on a budget, diy, collection building of heirloom pieces

Continuing the history of the item  --  carry heirloom pieces to the future -- keeps heritage/history alive... 

VC helps you out  offers inspiration on how to transform,  educating, expanding, creating and connecting to refurbishers.

Knowledgeable staff --  inspiration, educate on pieces -- history -- quality -- potential uses  --  Convenience of online, with the personal touch services  -- provide detail to make a happy purchase,  informed decision.

Feeling of an old-time antique shop  --    It is not uncommon to see a group of "Cricketeers" /fans of the VC, discussing 'congregating"  to discuss share tips & tricks, tell stories, exchange knowledge store. 

Friendly  --  service, courteous 

Easy, efficient pickup

Encourage full pre-views  -- so you always know what you are buying  -- no surprises!

Partnerships with professionals --  can help them get connected to local rehab vendors

Bid confidently bid because descriptions are based upon professional review

Bedroom  --  bed frames, dressers, 

Bedroom furniture, dining room, living rooms, family  -- couches,   here's what the velvet cricket has to offer (click for list full list) ,  out door furniture, collectibles, coins, home decor, vintage clothing, art, vintage decor

Even tho online, still deliver personal touch

Flexible payment systems, flexible pick up ,  viewing 

Buy Opportunity to preview items before purchase

Flexible pick up --  Broader item pick up window than competition

Convenient pick up times --- Friday 11 -6,  Sat 11-4 and by appointment

Shipping and delivery is also available at reasonable prices

Here's how it works
1)  Register as a active bidder 

- Credit card needed to sign up

-  After sign up , you'll receive personal bidder number to go with your password, 

- the account allows you to view your favorites and saved items.  Items won, current account balance,  Log into account to update info -- 

--  Start bidding!

View item, starting bi 

James:  Millennial thoughts

1) Superior customer value

2)  Designing on a budget

3)  Make your home the newest hotspot

4) Helping to create new spaces so you can create new experiences

5)  Outfit your home/apt with trendy and sustainable pieces

6) Eco=-conscious buying with quality in mind

7) Unique pieces for your unique tastes

8)  Brick and Mortar previews with the convenience of on-line shopping

9)  Mixing designs across decades of style

10)  New inspirations every season

11) Don't settle for the same  thing everyone else has

Millennial Mindsets:

-  Reason to come to see something they've never seen, and to shop with excitement

-  like Delivery 

-  reviews with text and images

-  reviews and previews

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