It has been a privilege to have found such a professional, knowledgeable auction company with great…read moreintegrity to work with in selling many personal items. Patrick Abell especially has been nothing but solid in his professionalism, expertise and knowledge and personally an engaging and warm human being during this process. Everything was overseen with great care including the people who came to pack up many pieces of value. I felt completely aware of the process as Patrick continued to communicate clearly and respectfully. I cannot recommend the Abell Auction Company enough with its excellence. A friend recommended them to me as she too felt they were outstanding. Eileen W.

I can't even begin to express how much this company has helped my family and I, particularly…read morePatrick Abell. My father recently passed and his gallery was left in disarray. None of the antiques were cataloged and everything was a mess. We talked to several companies to help us and we were shocked to hear that they wanted 50% of the profits. They also wanted to charge us for movers. Patrick came in and packaged everything up, moved everything, took a very small percentage. We were very impressed with how everything was handled with kindness. He was extremely fair. I honestly believe that the universe sent him to our family. He's a good human and honest businessman. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

Monica is EXTRAORDINARY! Hire her immediately. She made a stressful and emotional situation…read moresmooth. She's trustworthy and efficient. She completely delivered on everything. She was easy to work with, knows her business, clientele and researches the value of estate items, merchandises beautifully, and, at the end of the day, cleans up and consolidates the items that didn't sell so they are easy to pack up and donate. She and her team work hard and get the job done with respect and integrity.

I'm so excited to be able to recommend Monica to anyone looking for someone to sell their estate…read morebelongings. As a realtor I am very picky with who I recommend for this task. Monica has shown great organizational skills and pricing knowledge for all of my clients things. She has a security guard on the premises and markets the sale throughout her data base so plenty of exposure. She is wonderful with the negotiation process and dealings with the buyers. We were able to sell a lot of items and she is even getting someone to clear out the house so we can clean it up and get it ready for a listing. She has a lot patience and is very pleasant to work with.

Jack is knowledgable, professional and kind. His offers were very fair and honest. An absolute…read morepleasure to work with and I would trust him with any transaction.

Quick response. Very professional. Arrived on time. Courteous, knows his business, very…read morecompetitive and fair offer. Does not put any pressure for you to sell your items. He's honest, trustworthy, really a pleasure to work with.

What a pleasure to write and post this review…read more.... My wife and I recently sold our Condo in LA, but with one stipulation, we had to close within 30 days, which meant a fast and efficient long distance exit. We were not remaining in the LA area, thus we were interested in selling virtually everything rather than moving 7 years worth of contents or storing the contents due to storage and long distance moving costs. Thus, we quickly considered various optimal options and were so incredibly pleased with our selection, engagement and the execution of AESofLA. From the very first contact with owners, Holly and Kelly, professionalism, an attitude we have done this many times before and we will handle your Estate Sale smoothly exuded. This is a firm that loves what they are doing (important), has executed many large and high priced estate sales (experienced), and they bring the required talent needed to handle the many facets of this complex business (resources) to pull off a successful outcome. The firm did a beautiful job in ticketing, fair market pricing every item in the sale, staged our contents for best selling results, had 6 employees onsite to handle the sales flow and client flow, had a guard on premise at all times, had a moving company available for items to large to move, all sold items went through a "point of sale" register for accurate accounting of all pieces sold, assistance in moving heavy items to cars/vans was available, and even an after the event cleaning crew (which we took advantage of and they did a great job) came in and made the place look like the Estate Sale never took place. AESofLA has Estate Sales down to a science (pros) , they are a delight to work with (fun), and make a stressful time of life (moving out) roll by like it is no big deal. Now you are saying this is "too good to be true", right? Well the only thing I would mention is you have to be realistic about is what another party is wiling to pay for your "stuff". While we may of thought we had the best decorated and furnished condo in Brentwood......not all of America would agree. While our pride and what we paid retail comes into play, we and you need to be realistic about what somebody else would pay for your like new "stuff". With that said, some items sold for more than we thought possible and a number of items went for far less, but if your Primary Goal is to liquidate, this is a fair, equitable, streamlined method to move on. In closing, at our recent 2-day Estate Sale Event, AESofLA sold, handled and moved 272 separate individual items out for an approximate 90% sell through and this allowed us to move as needed and to execute a smooth long distance departure on time.....which was the OBJECTIVE. We would do it again if we could...... Rick and Chris

Called AESLA when I was moving back overseas after 8 years in LA. House full of stuff I couldn't…read moretake, and zero time to deal with it. Holly swooped in, sorted, priced, and moved it all (even bags of garden fertilizer haha)... at lightning speed. Total pro. Her team even cleared what didn't sell, took it to charity, and cleaned the house. If you want to skip the chaos and get it done right, this is your power move. No drama, no stress. Choose them!

I highly recommend this company. I did not have enough items for them to run an estate sale…read moreunfortunately, but Sheryl took the time to give me advice on the best ways to sell via my own garage sale. Through this info I could tell they really know their stuff. They provided details on how I could sell on my own, how to advertise, what websites to post on, how many times I should post etc....basically the tricks of their trade. They even offered to help the day of....this is with no money exchanged. They are great people who genuinely want to help and understand how to get the most money for you and how to get people in the door. In a situation such as this, where everything is overwhelming and stressful, they were the light at the end of the tunnel.

Beautiful items and walked away spending more than planned because of the selection of items. One…read moreitem was mislabeled as a certain textile that it wasn't. Bought it and found out later when researching. Still happy with the purchase! Set-up was professional!

Incredible selection of antiques, though prices are a bit too high for this antique-lover.read more

Went here on a Friday at 2:45. Door was locked. I called and someone told me they were closed, with…read moreno explanation. Total waste of time.

Nice people who came to pickup our art pieces from Valley to Korea Town…read more They know Well about what They are doing. And what they can sale. Really reasonable Commission rate.

OMG, What's happened to your reputation! Your condition reports cannot be trusted!! It's imperative…read morethat you personally take care and inspect the auction lots in person for damages that aren't revealed on the auction houses online listings. Buyer Beware!!

Michael Larson is one of those rare individuals who will actually call you back and who will give…read moreyou the truth you can trust. I had some paintings I needed to sell and he took the time to call me and direct me as to where/what I should do. He is a throwback to when people were honest and would help you just because it was the right thing to do. I'm grateful for him.

Michael Larsen was very professional and helpful! He did…read morequite well with my pieces, especially the pieces that needed to get reports and documents for, I really appreciated the extra effort! I will do business any time with him again!

The degree of professionalism I received in both buying and selling from BONHAMS, Los Angeles, is…read morehow a company should be run. Associates conduct themselves with integrity and excellence. Pleased to finally deal with a business that has no deficits in client relations/customer service due to the pandemic 5 years earlier. Wow! What a concept!

Contacted them about selling my classic car.....all i got was emails about marketing and emails…read moreabout "my account"nothing else..nada!!crickets....no actual communication from a human!!.not impressed!

Clearing out your family home of 40+ years is a daunting task not for the faint of heart, and…read moreyou're better off with an expert by your side. That expert would be Penny Katz and her team at Penny & Pig. They have many years of experience doing estate sales. Penny is resourceful, has an eye for appraisals, and has the qualifications and large network to make your sale and clear-out a success. She can give you the right options for on-premise, online and auction-house sales. She will help with final clear-out and donation of items that don't sell and will provide a receipt for taxes. She'll communicate with you throughout the entire process, and if she says she'll do something, she's good for her word. She is honest and trustworthy. She is respectful of your stuff and careful to not damage your floors when moving furniture. Plus she is a genuinely nice person with an upbeat, can-do personality, and she clearly loves her work. Some lessons learned along the way: 1) If you plan to engage the services of an estate liquidator, do it sooner than later. I made the mistake of clearing out "too much" only to have most companies tell me it wasn't worth their time and effort. Apparently, this is an all too common mistake. It's better to hire a professional to help you sort through and valuate items for sale at the very beginning before you start donating or throwing things out. Don't wait until your house is in escrow and you're in a time crunch. 2) You won't get much for furniture--even antiques--no matter how good of a condition they're in, unless they are in demand (i.e., mid-century modern). Sad but true: the price is whatever the market will bear. Have realistic expectations, and you're better off donating furniture to family and friends. 3) If you have a piano, it's extremely hard to find an interested buyer or even a charity who will take it off your hands, as the market is currently glutted with used pianos. If you're just starting the clear-out process, the piano should be your number one priority because it'll be the most difficult item to get rid of. 4) The price you paid for an item doesn't necessarily determine its value in the current marketplace--for example, expensive luggage, cameras, and electronics will sell at a fraction of their original value. 5) What will get you the most money are jewelry and collectibles. DO get an appraisal for these ahead of time. 6) Don't get rid of books, clothing, dishes, tools, toys and other knick knacks ahead of your sale. These lower-value "filler" items are what will draw buyers to your sale and will bring in more cash for you. 7) Finally...hire the best. HIRE PENNY & PIG!! They do a fantastic job and I would not hesitate to hire them again.

Penny has been absolutely great! After consulting with…read moreseveral estate sales agents, I learned that the standard charge is 40% and it takes up to four weeks to put on a professional estate sale. So no. I didn't get to use her expertise as our estate sales agent, but she gave us some great valuable information on putting on our own estate sales. I used the estate sales links she suggested and they brought in people from great distances. Our signage brought a great crowd too. BUT!!! I highly recommend --- DON'T DO IT YOURSELF!!!! I was pressed to remove the contents of my mother's home much sooner than a professional sales would complete a sale. Yet, I will never let this time pressure control the issue again! Penny's expertise expands all levels! She advertises. Completes signage. Provides adequate pricing. And knows about crowd management, which we came short handed at one point. She's knowledgable in antiques, vintage, jewelry, and coin. Through this personal experience, trying to dispose of my mother's estate, I confirmed Penny's estimates (which seemed low) on what to sell my mother's very high quality items, and yet I still didn't get that value. So, don't be disappointed that your loved ones antiques and such don't sell at your high expectations. People just aren't buying it!!! Penny also passed my impression as a good honest person. Who else would help out in so many ways? Hiring an estate sales person is worth the cost all the way!! So why not hire someone like Penny and Pig Estate Sales? HIRE PENNY!!!