If you like antiques, collectibles and some random modern pieces this is the place to spend some…read moretime bidding. Some really unique pieces, great deals on wood furniture. Baseball cards, carpets, paintings and figurines. The downfall is that people are allowed to bid over the phone so you never know whos calling. When I was there, there was a dealer on the phone that won several items. Second major downfall is that there is a 15% fee on top of the bid, PLUS 13% taxes. We won an item for $325 but after the 15%+13% it came to $422!!! An extra $100 on top of our initial bid. Maybe this is the norm, but it was a bit much I think. The second you win an item, the lady comes over and simply asks " can I have your credit card". No smile, no congratulations. I suppose she had to focus, but it was excited to win an item and a smile with a congratulations would of been nice. Upside is that you can view the items online prior, or during the auction. They do have a live feed on a tv. however, going in person gives you a better idea, as not all the information is on the description page. One thing I did like was how efficient and organized the staff were. Good on them for being prompt, as the second an item is sold they have to prep the next one, and sometimes that's at the opposite end of the room. The men were running around and lifting heavy objects so everyone could see. I will return, but I will keep in mind about the added 15% Happy bidding everyone!

Elaine and Cindy were amazing. Great staff and great lots. Pleasure to deal with Highly…read morerecommend!

Fabulous company. Everything went well. I took in a collectors item and they appraised it…read moreaccurately. I got much more than I expected for it. They treated me beautifully and were very professional.

It was a welcome relief to accidentally stumble upon this auction house, as reputable auction…read morehouses in Canada are few and far between. However, the "few and far between" is a prescriptive that heavily influences the average hammer price, so that all but the moneyed classes are barred full participation. As a consequence, it is mostly a venue for the nouveau riche to broadcast their wealth to their social subset. If you come here with the hopes of making a purchase, you're going to discover just where you reside on the socio-economic dividing line with the force of a cudgel to the head. However, this is a fantastic place to bring your items in order to flense the overly eager-but unsophisticated-parvenus.

I am searching for a company to help me with my parents belongings as they've passed and their…read morebelongings are gorgeous and well made. When I did a google search I called the company with the most reviews but it felt impersonal. I did a yelp search and this company came up. I just had a lovely conversation with a women (who's name I didn't get) she was polite, attentive and if she were servicing my area I would have hired her and I asked more then once if she had anyone in my area but we're too far to be efficient. What I appreciated most was how she clearly summarized how the business works so that I would have something to base my search on- what's included what's not, what they do, how they do what they do, what to expect from start to end- that required time and professionalism. She made me feel like a client despite being out of her jurisdiction. Dear Ms- I thank you for your time and appreciate your kindness and I am grateful you answered my call. It was perfect timing to have connected with you and you set the bar for the service I am seeking in your industry! If you're looking for help, and you're in the Ottawa and surrounding area- I hope you give this business a call and mention my review so you show you're invested in this process and you'll I feel confident in saying this business will be invested in you also.

I was very disappointed in the service offered by Estate Sales Ontario. My brother passed away in…read moreearly July. Estate Sales Ontario arranged a sale in late August. The auction day went well. However, the Estate Sales Ontario owner had promised us that she would dispose of any unsold items in my brother's apartment. (This promise was also on her website at the time.) This did not happen. We were left with one week to dispose of various large items ourselves in a difficult time of Covid. The owner promised a prompt reckoning and payment from the auction. This also did not happen. It took several months and repeated reminders for any payment to arrive. The owner told us she had "overlooked" our payment because she was so busy. I live in another province. It took three months for items I bid on to arrive. Expect politeness and promises when you first talk to this owner but little follow-through. Very disappointing service.

Extremely poor communications. Payment when something sells even worse…read more Handling of consigned good is the worst I have ever experienced....anywhere in the world. I would never deal with them again. Still waiting for payment after sale of goods three months ago.

Have been Wilkens Client for more than 4 years. Why? Because of their great service, fantastic…read morecollection of unique and interesting finds. It is always fun to discover what new finds that they have to offer. Definitely the best auction house in Canada.

I like this place. They have an auction every Thursday and when it gets warmer on Saturdays. The…read moreauctioneer Matt is good, and the staff tries hard to do a great job. The content of the audience and vary from simple household stuff to old glass, The great things about an auction is that there are three metrics, auctioneer, staff, and buyer. I like the people that come to this auction because it represents a great cross section of WNY. We are all there trying to find a treasure or need. My attitude is that there is much to be found with knowledge. That applies to any auction. Come to one of Matt's Academy Auction's auction. There's plenty of free parking, and the pizza is excellent.

From the owner: Estate liquidation's, consignments and consignment services, junk removal, clean out services,…read moretrash removal, cleaning, sale preparing, local moving and more

I've been this place three times, they don't have many items on list but everything I bid worth the…read moremoney. They really spend time inspect the item. In GTA, this right bid auction, cc power deal, auction monger and auction vault could be the most trustable hibid auction houses I experienced. Auction house like auctionwin, maxx uses bot to boost price. Auction house like 403, Mr big deals will scam you then defame you in hibid system.

This is one of Toronto's best auction houses. They seem to get an excellent collection of some of…read morethe finest artists in Canada. If you get an opportunity you might want to attend a live auction. My experience with Cowley Abbott has been as a buyer, and the staff are great.

Awesome people. I started going there about a year and a half ago at the recommendation of…read moresomeone. Not only are the items they offer worthwhile, the owners are 100% honest and if there is a problem they will rectify it for you without you even knowing. Great people . Although far away from me in Cheektowaga, this is *THE PLACE* to go and I try to get there every week for great bargains. As busy as they are Todd makes sure things are RIGHT! Honest man. I highly recommend Bontrager and couldn't recommend any other auction house more.

I have been doing business with Bontrager auctions for many years, buying and selling. Their…read moreauctions are fun for everyone and prices are fair. Todd and his crew are friendly and knowledgeable.

The Great Estate sale was such a great place to shop for my husband and I who were looking for…read moreantique-like furniture at a lower cost for our new condo. Veronica was easy to deal with and so was her staff. We had ample time to bargain shop and payment was easy. Our only challenge was getting our purchases home as we barely fit them in our car. I have been to a few sales and enjoyed my time there. If you are looking for help with your estate or to find items to add to your home, look their sales up online at thegreatestatesale.com ! Thanks, Veronica!

Drove 30 min. to get to a sale was there 3 hours early to be somewhat 1st in line.we were told to…read moremeet in a parking lot and wait for the person in charge, Veronica to take us up in the apartment, we were told to line up at the apartment door in order we came, so as we were following her a dealer who she favors ran to her, she wispered to him must have told him the apartment # because he rushed away. so we finally get upstairs and open the door to the apartment and there he was already with his pile of things,afew of us complained but a rude white haired man said don't worry about it, how can he say that when it was so unfair I am 68 years old and went there early to get something which the dealer had bought on top of that I took a painting off the wall and put it with my pile and turned around for one minute and it was gone, the dealer had taken it. and his girlfriend had already taken it to the car, I told Veronica but she was not to happy that I made her send one of the workers to get it back. This happened last year and I never went back to any of her sales. I heard from many she is unfair and has her favorites.