EBTH (Everything But The House)
EBTH is an online estate sale company based near Cincinnati that photographs and auctions the contents of homes and consignments, with most items starting at $1. This page covers what it sells, how bidding works, and what it costs, including the buyer premium and shipping or pickup, with a direct link to ebth.com.
- Founded
- 2008
- Based in
- Blue Ash, Ohio
- Starting bid
- $1, no reserves
- Buyer premium
- Shown on each item
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About EBTH (Everything But The House)
EBTH began in 2008 as an estate sale business in the Cincinnati area and moved estate sales online. It is based in Blue Ash, Ohio, and has run sales in many US markets. It takes in whole estates, business inventory and single consignments.
Staff sort, photograph and describe each item, then list it in a timed online sale that closes with a soft close, so a late bid extends the time. Most items start at $1 with no reserve. The site also has Buy Now items. Buyers ship through EBTH's in-house shipping or pick up eligible items at an EBTH warehouse.
What EBTH (Everything But The House) sells
How buying works at EBTH (Everything But The House)
- Make an accountSign up on ebth.com or in the app and add a payment card.
- Check the item pageRead the premium, the shipping quote and whether local pickup is offered before you bid.
- BidBids start at $1. A late bid extends the close.
- PayYour invoice adds the premium, sales tax and shipping, and is charged to your card.
- Get the itemChoose in-house shipping or book a pickup appointment for eligible items.
What it costs
EBTH shows the premium and shipping cost on each item page and at checkout, so check them before you bid.
| What | Cost |
|---|---|
| Buyer premium | Shown on each item page and added at checkout; a 2025 third-party guide put it at about 25% |
| Starting bid | $1 on most items, no reserve |
| Bidding fee | None |
| Shipping | Instant quote on the item page; set by size, weight and distance |
| Local pickup | No shipping charge on eligible items picked up at an EBTH warehouse |
| Sales tax | Added at checkout based on delivery or pickup location |
| Card fee | No separate card surcharge is published |
Worked example: if an item page shows a 25% premium, a $200 winning bid becomes $250 before tax and shipping. Picking up an eligible item avoids the shipping charge.
Paying, pickup and storage
| When to pay | Your card on file is charged after the sale closes. |
| Payment | Credit or debit card through your EBTH account. |
| Shipping | EBTH ships most items with its own logistics and outside carriers. Large items go by truck, by appointment. |
| Pickup | Eligible items can be collected by appointment at EBTH warehouses, such as Blue Ash and Hilliard in Ohio. |
| Delivery timing | Carrier rules ask for local deliveries within 1 week and long-haul within 2 weeks of pickup from EBTH. |
| Damage | Note any damage on delivery, in writing or on the delivery receipt. |
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UX Search is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by EBTH (Everything But The House). Bidding, payment and delivery all happen on the house's own site under its own terms. Information checked October 22, 2026 from ebth.com and support.ebth.com (blocked WebFetch; titles from search results) and axios.com (Aug. 2026 profile) and antiquetrader.com (company history) and connect.uship.com (EBTH carrier rules) and diyauctions.com (2025 guide, premium estimate); fees and rules can change, so confirm them on the sale page.