Consigned 2 items for sale and within 40 days they were marked down. The price point was…read morereasonable. I had been reluctant to list the items at the suggested priced but did so. And although the contract allows for it, there was no reason to reduce the price of the items other than wall space. Consider the operating model and motivation when consigning.

Anna's has an incredible selection of unique furnishings and antiques and accessories. Full…read morevintage dining room tables and chairs, living room sets and plenty of individual items to accent your rooms with style. There is also vintage jewelry!! What a treat! Totally worth the stop and is a hidden gem in Highwood. For decorators and designers, it's big deal and I know why!

Rich contacted me a month ago and sent me an updated list of items sold and what remained. He…read moreexplained that the pandemic and health issues were the reasons why he had to temporarily close his business. He mailed me checks of what I was owed and allowed me to retrieve the remaining items. They did a good job with selling my mom's stuff but I wish communication would've been better. Overall, I'm happy this got resolved and Rich stuck to his word.

I cannot say enough about working with Essex Estate Services. I had a vintage watch that I needed…read moreto liquidate and after consulting several other avenues, they gave me a fair and complete estimate in addition to helping me get the maximum value for the watch. They are experts at what they do and ensure that not only is your jewelry has an accurate appraisal, but when choosing to sell helps you consider all of the options available. In my case, with their help, I got more than I would have expected and goes to show that you don't know what you don't know so go to Essex.

Prices could be better. Went to a huge estate sale today in Norwood Park. The staff was pretty rude…read moreand offputting. I go to estate sales every weekend and usually the staff is so kind and helpful but this was not the case here. Probably won't go back to any more of their sales.

If you're in need of an estate service, your only choice should be Decatique Studios. Ivan and…read moreDiane are phenomenal people to work with when you're going through a difficult time when you are dissolving your families estate. They bring their vast knowledge, amazing contacts, their, organizational skills, compassion, and above all their trustworthiness. They are very accommodating and will work around your schedule. Another unique insight that Ivan and Diane offer, is that they only do one job at a time so their concentration is totally on your project. They will painstakingly go through every item and create a plan, research, and price the item so you receive maximum valve. In the end after working with Ivan and Diane, you will find yourself becoming friends with them because of their personalities and genuineness. Thank you Ivan, Diane, and your crew.

Went here to celebrate my 70th birthday! Menu had printed Happy Birthday on the top. Everyone from…read morethe parking to the wait staff were amazing. Great steak! I really liked how it was paced. Salad and appetizer was served first With a little time before ordering your main entree. I believe they really wanted us to enjoy our experience. The birthday cake came out with a huge sparkler, a torch! Didn't know what to do with it; still very nice. The restaurant has complimentary parking; a big plus! The restaurant itself was beautifully decorated and fun to look around at all the artwork. Highly recommend.

The recent Buffalo Grove sale we attended was SOOOO much fun!…read more It was clean, well organized, beautifully photographed, and well marketed. Lines were long, but by no means unmanageable.

My experience with Chicago Estate Advisors Was more than I…read moreanticipated. They are very helpful and made my whole experience so smooth every went well and if you are looking for a Company that knows what they are doing, Call Chicago Estate Advisors. You will not regret it. Very professional, kind and knowledgeable.

After breakfast, we stopped into Chicago Estates Advisors next door…read more Walking in, the shop is full of color and excitement. There was stuff to look at in every direction. My eyes were looking everywhere. The items were diverse and displayed beautifully. There were several vignettes that created their wares perfectly. I love all of the wine decanters. Unfortunately the pricing was extremely elevated. Although the items were lovely, I just felt the prices were a bit out of line. The owner was there today. She was very friendly and helpful. I wish I could have given her a sale' as I truly believe in small businesses. It is still a fantastic shop of unique items.

Really good company to shop with. Depending on the sale, items may be specifically labeled,…read moregenerally labeled, or not labeled. They are happy to answer questions and they are kind. They will haggle with you reasonably. They are on my list of favorites.

One of my favorite estate sale companies, good prices, great vibes and had a fun time digging…read morethrough boxes of cool stuff. Highly recommended!

Besides being a supreme craftsman, Ray is a purveyor of marvelous oddities like the…read morerecycled-aluminum creatures--flamingoes, penguins, pigs, roosters--that I've collected over the years. These all-weather friends "hide" in plain sight, peeking out from behind trees & shrubs, delighting toddlers, amusing passersby. Yesterday as I turned onto Ridge in Wilmette, a green dinosaur in front of Ray's shop flagged me down & asked where I've been! He & his brilliant friends, peacock & owl, made me laugh--& for a moment I forgot about Covid 19, my husband's stroke, the war in Ukraine, global warming. Who could resist that? And so our menagerie grows--in size & popularity. Thanks to Ray

I stopped in for the first time as I was driving thru our…read moresmall antique section of town off Ridge Rd. Studio 817 was exactly like an antique shop should be! A seemingly completely unlimited selection of whatever you never thought you needed but now cannot live without. The owner walked me thru the store showing me wooden tables, measuring to see if it was the right size, and saying "I have this one also..." He was so thoughtful, even offering to build a tabletop top to my exact measurements. Don't miss stopping by this cute store for what he has and what he can build.

I am an antiques collector with over 5 decades of experience. I have worked with most of the…read moresignificant auction houses, from the largest (Sothebys. Christies, etc) to the middle tier (Doyle, Bonhams, Heritage, etc) to the smaller auction houses including Toomey & Co Auctioneers. Although I have only purchased from Toomey a few times, the transactions have been flawless in all meaningful ways. High quality items, upscale but still reasonably priced, professional, friendly, responsive, trustworthy. I do not hesitate to rate Toomey & Co Auctioneers as 5/5 *****. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AUCTION HOUSE

Unprofessional. Despite charging top dollar for the buyer's premium, the auction house provides no…read moreservice. I received billing for shipping through Wright Shipping, which uses only third-party shippers. They recommend shippers and then you pay separtely. Fine. I went with UPS. When the package was routed to the wrong place, I was left twisting in the wind and told that I would have to pay additional charges to actually get it delivered. Wright made no attempt to resolve the situation, help me, wave repeated additional fees, or intervene. I had an account at Christie's in NYC and London for decades and, trust me, they did not act like this. I would suggest that they either provide minimal service (like reading emails) or waive one-of-the-heftiest-in-the-business buyer's premiums. I copied Kevin in their shipping deprtment on all correspondence and he did not contact me. When I called him, his attitude was . . . "well, what do you want me to do." I made several suggestions including calling his colleague Julie at the UPS store . . . "oh, I spoke to her this morning . . . she says just pay a charge and they'll refund it to you." Right, because they've been so honest and so proactive all along. God knows if I will ever get my auction item and God knows if Toomey's description will be halfway accurate.