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How to Use the Pay Consignors Tool

Select consignors, generate settlement reports, and record payments after an auction.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Step 1: Launch the Tool

  • Go to the Easy Navigator or use the Navigator Toolbar

  • Click Pay Consignors


Step 2: Select the Auction

  • On the Auction Selection screen, choose the relevant auction

  • Click Next to continue


Step 3: Skip Step 2 (Most Users)

  • Step 2 is for Straight Sale or Returned Items (e.g., Storefront POS activity)

  • Leave this unchecked unless you’ve entered non-auction sales for this event


Step 4: Choose Consignors

  • Select one or more Consignment Orders (COs) to pay or report on

  • Use Ctrl or Shift to select multiple consignors


Step 5: Print Reports (Optional)

  • Click Print Reports (bottom right)

  • Choose from standard CO reports, including:

    • Settlement Reports

    • Balance Detail Reports

    • Itemized summaries


Step 6: Record Payment

  • Click Pay Selected COs by Check
    Or choose another method (e.g., export or manual entry) depending on your setup

  • Follow the prompts to:

    • Print checks

    • Export for QuickBooks

    • Record payment manually


Step 7: (If Paying by Check)

  • Enter your starting check number

  • Auction Flex will automatically increment for each subsequent check


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