It gets worse with these clowns. Our bank card shows they took another $407 out our account for…read moreshipping. It like those Ransome Ware criminals. We paid the invoice for $1884 and they want more. Pay up or you'll never see your merchandise. Now they want almost $900 s/h to ship 12 lots of circus tickets ​& programs from FL to Ohio. We bought $1300 of auction items and their total is over $2200 now. AVOID THESE PEOPLE.

Excellent customer service, owner personally handles all calls. Very personable, very…read moreprofessional. I highly recommend this company.

Trying to declutter, I took some artwork to Sarasota Estate Auction in downtown Sarasota. In the…read morepast, we had success selling some of my folks artwork and possessions. They take 40% commission but it's worth it not to attempt to sell this yourself. They have plenty of inventory so it's worth it to browse- near Burns Ct and Owen's Fish Camp.

I bought a painting for $350 in June from Sarasota through the online auction site Invaluable. They…read morelisted it as an oil on canvas but when it arrived it was actually a watercolor on paper. After I pointed out the discrepancy they contacted me promptly and resolved the issue with a partial refund. This is a reliable art dealer that I will continue to buy paintings from.

Alan is a true professional. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he is also provided with some sound…read moreadvice. I highly recommend his services. You won't go wrong.

From the owner: Buying. Appraising. Brokering. Auctioning European. American Chinese Antiques. Art Silver Bronzes…read moreModern Furniture. 18th and 19th century Furniture and Objects of Virtue. House called are offered when looking at Single Items or Whole Estates.

Steve and Renee handled a last minute sale of a family member's household possessions with aplomb…read more They were on time, considerate of the surroundings, communicated every step in the way particularly during the setup for the sale (while we were still on premises), executed the sale and the cleanup with minimum intrusion and great consideration for our situation. The entire transaction was as smooth as silk. We highly recommend Gulf Coast!

I highly recommend Gulf Coast Estate Auctions. Steve and his staff were so helpful, supportive, and…read moreresponsive during an emotional sale and relocation for my elderly mother. Steve was a true partner. His advice on the market and pricing was spot on and his caring and patience made the whole process much easier. He was fair in his fee and took care of the details in a timely and thorough manner. He made the whole experience easy and a lot less stressful than it might have been. And, he's a great guy!

I worked with Francine on my father's estate. She was professional and very knowledgable about…read morecoins, artwork, furniture, antiques, and jewelry. She works with the latest technology, and is very thorough in her approach to evaluating and appraising all sorts of items. I highly recommend her.

We own a fine art gallery in downtown Sarasota. I highly recommend Francine when looking for a…read morecertified appraiser. She pays attention to detail, is very professional and follows through with all the necessary paper work. She is a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend Francine.

I called Mr. Stedman a few minutes ago with what I thought were very complex art evaluation…read morequestions for my company's Leroy Neiman serigraphs. To my surprise he knew exactly what we had and gave us the insurance and auction values at no charge. He is extremely knowledgeable and very easy to talk with. I thought I would be intimidated, but getting the information we needed was effortless. When we sell our property this year he is getting our consignment business! Al this on a weekend evening too. Fabulous! Thank you Mr. Stedman.

Wonderful, knowledgeable, helpful and kind! I would highly recommend Van! Even though I didn't have…read moreanything of interest to Van, he took the time to tell me about my items. Thank you!

5 stars for the QUALITY of all the antiques & the vast array of fine silver JEWELRY. 4 stars for…read morepricing. Of every antique & vintage store/mall I've visited throughout Florida over the last 6 years, this sole proprietor shoppe offers the most fine jewelry. Ken's supply of fine silver, as well as 18k,14k, 10k, & 12k jewelry is quite remarkable. There's also a sampling of costume jewelry. Also carried here are currently very popular mid-century furniture pieces. Every piece I saw appeared to be in mint to very good condition. Prices were on the high side, so should you stop in & be interested in purchasing a piece, I suggest you negotiate a better price. This is not the antique store to visit if you are interested in furniture from decades preceding the 50s thru 70s. The few pieces that were available were too high in price. The shoppe is open Monday thru Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Calls are answered 24/7, & a Contact form is located on the business page. A large part of the owner's business is handling ESTATE SALES (phone for more info) & he is a Certified Antiques Appraiser-- phone to schedule an appointment. His appreciation & knowledge of antiques originates from his grandmother who, for 50+ years, owned & operated a shoppe in Indiana. Today I walked out w/ a framed watercolor for my last remaining wall. On this particular weekend, art was 50% off; I believe the original price was too high, but the sale price was acceptable. I hoped to purchase a vintage broach, but I did not see any @ prices I was willing to pay (&, in a hurry to get home, I was uninterested in negotiating). On an interior wall, there's a sign posted that advertises for vendors. Currently, the owner sells alone. He indicated that he'd like to find a dealer of high end vintage jewelry. When asked if he travels to find the merchandise displayed in the shoppe, he indicated that most of it is brought in to him by those wanting to sell. The name of this shoppe is Antiques & Chatchkes. Chatchkes is an alternate spelling of "tshatshke," which means "trinket" in Yiddish. A trinket is a "small, decorative item or souvenir, usually of no particular value." (Wordsense.eu) For many who seek antiques, chatchkes is not an appropriate name for this shoppe as there is boundless value in nostalgia & much of the shoppe's higher end merchandise was anything but worthless. And for that reason, I will likely stop in here again on a future visit to the area. The prices may be higher than I normally pay, but when nostalgia & quality are sought (especially w/ regard to jewelry), this is THE shoppe to visit. Definitely a worthy store to browse! It would not have remained open since 2002 if it were not:)

This place is okay. They've got some really good stuff priced reasonably, and other items not so…read moremuch. If you're going to offer vintage luxury goods priced higher than buying them brand new, I'd expect to see certificates of authenticity and similar documentation. The man behind the counter was super nice, but it was a bit of a bummer seeing how much of the good stuff felt overpriced. I hope people come in and buy, but a lot of it seems like it's been sitting there for a long time, and what's the point of that? The whole idea of antiques is keeping things out of landfills and giving them a second home.

Tried to visit this place during my vacation to Sarasota. The hours stated they would open at 3 pm…read moreFriday, which seemed odd to me, so I called and the person stated they usually open by appointment, but he could meet me there. However, when I said I'd be there in 15 minutes, he stated that is before 3 pm, so I ended the call. Here's an idea, change your hours on google, so as not to waste people's time.

Very nice store in a great location There are plenty of neat and unique items to choose. This is…read morereally what I call an antique store but it's more than that. These items are also put in auctions and are priced accordingly. If you want something out of the ordinary and unique then this is your store.

They are still a ripoff! They have not learned that they have two customers, the owner of the…read moreestate and the people who show up. Most estate sales services are happy to see you walk in the door as they know they need to sell stuff. Not these folks, I walk in say hi give them a big smile and I am lucky to get a nod in recognition. They add sales tax to all sales, no big deal, most estate sale companies include tax in the price. But these folks add a "5% buyers premium" to the total sale. Hey people that may work at an auction house but come on. You are getting a omission from the sale plus whatever else you charge the estate, do you really need to add 5%? I get not negotiating on the first day, most companies don't and shouldn't for their clients sake if they have priced the items correctly. But again on the last day of the sale 2 hours from closing the doors they stand firm 50% off. That's nice they do that but at this point they need to be moving the merchandise and clearing out the house. Did they ever hear of a "bag sale"? If the house needs to be empties and you need to get some dollars for the estate its a great way to do just that. Oh well it's their clients loss that chose to use a company that has turn off many regulars like myself. I have been going to estate sales for 30 years all across the country and these guys rank right up there with the ones to avoid.

Awful company. Awful people. Instructed several times by our HOA security team and management that…read morethey could not put up signs for their "estate" sale, the HOA rules were completely ignored. This company created a dangerous backup of cars at our gates and nearly caused several accidents. When the carnival signs were removed from HOA property "Prestige" put up more on County Property without a permit causing more traffic problems. I guess they feel they are above rules and the law.