Sellers
Consign your catch to the Exchange. Transparent pricing, competitive bidding, payment within 24 hours of sale.
Sellers have the option to refuse any bid price.
If the high bid does not meet your reserve, the lot is scratched. You pay the scratch fee only.
How It Works
Unload
Vessel ties up at the pier. Catch is unloaded onto the floor.
Grade
Exchange staff weigh, grade, and ice every lot. 95%+ cull accuracy.
Lots
Product is lotted by species and grade. Displayed on the floor.
Auction
Mon–Thu at 10:00 AM. Open competitive bidding.
Pay
Seller paid within 24 hours. Net of seller fee.
Seller Fees
| Fee Type | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Lot sells at auction | $0.12/lb |
| Scratch | Seller refuses winning bid | $0.24/lb |
| No Bid | Lot receives no bids | $0.08/lb |
| Shellfish | Shellfish species | $0.12/lb |
| Seller Rep Admin | Annual registration | $500/year |
Berthing
Daily
$0.56/ft
Monthly
$9.50/ft
Parking
$50/month
Shore power available where installed. Contact for availability.
New — International Suppliers
Icelandic species are welcome at the Exchange. SeaBid acts as Importer of Record and handles customs clearance, cold-chain logistics, and lot splitting. Product arrives via Eimskip weekly service and is displayed alongside local groundfish.
Species: Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char. Same Exchange financial terms and auction structure apply.
View today's auction →Seller Registration
Maine-permitted vessels can register to consign catch at the Exchange. Contact the office for the seller representative application and Maine DMR requirements.
Increase Your Effective $/lb
PFEX Production Plant services — filleting, portioning, vacuum packing — add value to your catch and increase the effective price per pound buyers are willing to pay. On-site, same-day processing with no cold chain interruption.
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