I attend several estate sales each year, and the sale I attended in Glendale that was put on by this company had to be one of the worst ones I have ever been to. Poorly organized, many, many items not priced and only one person was authorized to give out prices - she was constantly busy. The items that were priced were way over priced for an estate sale; they were priced almost as if it were a high end antique store. There was only one cashier and she was slow, slow, slow and somewhat rude. Luckily, there are several quality estate sale companies in this area and I'll be sticking with them. read more

This new store in the Glendale Antique District has lots of consignment stuff at extremely reasonable prices. I was pleasantly surprised to see that some quirky little stores like this one [which inhabits the old Rambling Roads storefront] are springing from the ashes of what used to be one of the nation's best antique districts, but which seems to be "in transition"--and not in a good way. We picked up a Hupa basket bottle [you hafta to see it to believe it] for just $100, and just the cutest 1930s mini bookshelf/curio/weird stuff holder for $130. Folks, this is less than estate sale prices! This stuff is priced to sell, unlike some of those "other" stores [and you know who you are!!] who place outrageous prices on everything thinking that some sucker is gonna want his/her item[s] SO BADLY that they'll pay anything for it! Now I admit that the urge to drop way more than something is REALLY worth has hit me a couple times, but I've always managed to get a grip--peeps, if it shows up in a store once, IT WILL SHOW UP AGAIN SOMEDAY. So head on down to Glendale Avenue for this great little new store--BTW, the staff is pretty knowledgeable, one of the ladies has a couple of appraisal certifications so she does know her stuff! [guess I'd better get back down there before all the good stuff is gone...] read more

Terrible experience! I took in several pieces of art to be 'appraised' by her. She took no notes, no measurements but snapped a couple of pictures. I paid her up front, as is her requirement - note to self - I won't EVER do that again. Reputable appraisers get paid after their research is completed and the report is in your hand. She told me she would 'get back to me' with her findings. After 3 weeks, I texted her to ask about progress. She told me she was still conferring with colleagues and would 'get back to me'. Two more weeks go by and I heard nothing from her. I reached out again, and again she told me she was waiting to hear from colleagues. Enough! I said, and began looking for another appraiser. The one I found turned out to be spectacular! He came to my house so I didn't have to lug my art anywhere. He was totally professional in every aspect. He took measurements, photos and lots of notes. He showed me an example of the report I'd be getting when he finished his research. And best of all - he wouldn't take any payment until he was done! What? He told me to give him 2 weeks - and within that 2 week period, he reached out to me twice to let me know how things were going and that he was on track with his completion date. The end product was what I thought I was going to get from Elizabeth - a thorough and impressive product. Instead, I received nothing from her. I texted her after I received the appraisal report from the second appraiser, and told her I didn't need to hear from her because I had a completed appraisal from some one else. THEN she replied to me and had the nerve to ask how I could have gone to some one else. Bottom line - I found Elizabeth Dore to be disappointing and unprofessional. read more

Tried to visit the store on many occasions, tried to email the store, never answered, hard to write a review when you can't even get in touch with them to talk to. Why have a business when your never open or get back to a customer. read more

We had the same problem. Elizabeth came out, took lots of notes, said she was going to look up different items and get back to us. That was in October of 2018. Still nothing from her via email, doesn't answer phone calls. Worst $$$ I ever spent. Does anyone know of someone to contact that will really give you appraisals? Thanks read more

Elizabeth Dore came to my house on September 18th for a walk-though and took copious notes on my antiques. I paid her $150 for the hour of her time, and am still waiting for the appraisal. I called once, and she thanked me for the reminder and said she'd have the appraisal to me within the week. That was a couple of months ago. read more

I just now received a call back from ABD after I left many messages and visited numerous times (store always closed) in the last 30+ days. What a pleasant surprise! Then the woman said they did leave voice mails but I never received any. She also stated THEY never received any voice mails. Well, we had different facts, but as I mentioned to her (or tried to), perhaps this was a technical, phone-thing problem. Then she basically berated me (she was not rude or shouting) for writing a negative review today (after I waited patiently for a month), that it was "bad for business." Well, what does one expect? How quickly I received a call back after writing something! Then she said, "I thought you were a Christian..." etc. What????!!! Is a Christian being disingenuous to principle or faith when not happy with a business hence writing a negative review? (my review was not nasty or insulting, just trying to state facts). I was hardly able to get a word in edgewise until she literally hung up on me. I'm sorry this happened, I maintain good contacts and courteous interactions in my profession (my voice mails were always courteous). Now what? Does she NOT expect this review to be written? read more

ABD Antiques at 5809 Glendale, in Glendale, proved itself to be a tremendous surprise! It was closed when we saw something we'd been searching for in the window - so simply called. Our call was returned quickly. Elizabeth just isn't an antique dealer, she is a consummate authority on antiques and we find that rare. Plus, the prices are, simply stated, sensible and fair. The China Cabinet we purchased is gorgeous. We will return for the learning and no pressure approach found here. Nancy R. read more

I have now been to three Estate Sales put on by Abd Antiques, they have NEVER opened any of the sales on time. And never apologized for making customers stand outside in the heat for 45 mins. Because they are opening late. They also blatantly lied to customers about having "tons of new stuff, so come back next week." Same old left overs that didn't sell the week before. Would NOT recommend this company!! read more

Can never get in to the store it's always closed, sent an email never received an answer - hard to give a review when you can't even get into the store or talk to them. Why be in business if you are always closed and never respond back to a customer. read more

I purchased an item at an ABD Estate Sale in Glendale this past weekend. When I returned home to use my purchase, I discovered that a part was missing. I immediately contacted Elizabeth, who assured me she had the part and would contact me as soon as she was able to locate it. Within 24 hours, I was able to pick up the part. ABD went the extra mile to serve me and I could not be happier. I whole-heartedly recommend them for any estate or personal property sale or appraisal. Great service and willingness to accommodate the customer. read more

Have recently attend two of ABD's estate sales. Both times was quoted a price, and priced changed at checkout. Once asked price for a non marked item and told they were going to sell at a sale the next week. Why was it on display? I agree with a previous reviewer who stated alot of left over items. I have estate saled alot over the years and have never recieved this type of unprofessional treatment. This company should be ashamed to be in business. They even posted a sign for yelp comments. read more