After my mother-in-law's unexpected passing, my husband and I were faced with decisions we were…read morecompletely unprepared for. Deborah and Orlando at Chicago State Advisors were nothing short of extraordinary. Their compassion, empathy, and steady guidance made an incredibly painful time feel just a little less heavy. They helped us understand every step, set clear expectations, and treated us with genuine care and patience. We will always be grateful for their kindness. If you are going through the loss of a loved one, you will not find a more supportive or trustworthy team. highly recommen.

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.

Let me tell you David is the man. He can sell anything. He could sell ice to the eskimos. A few…read moreyears ago my parents had a surplus of house hold items to get rid of. They had a set of china with an outdated pattern and some of the pieces had dings, chips or cracks. David was able to get a good price for it even considering what they took for commission. If possible it is best if you can bring any items to him to sell. He will come to you see what you have and assess what you have for no charge; however, if you make arrangements for his people to take your items a reasonable fee will be charged. How it works is David holds auctions on a regular basis and whatever you are selling will be sold at one of these actions. I can't remember if he has them once a month, every other month, or quarterly. So find out when the next action will be and make arrangements to have your selections there. Good Luck!

I am a auction hunter both seller and buyer. I have been to many auction houses throughout Chicago…read moreand the suburbs and I have to say that Pace Auctioneers will not be getting my business at all. Went to an auction this week. Now what they had for auction was really worth going. A lot of really great and unusual items. This is where my praise ends. As I have mentioned I have been to other auction houses around Chicago and a lot of the problems I have seen at those auctions were present here. There was shill bidding going on and I am not the only person who saw it. Plus the prices that some of these items sold for were totally out of the question. What really turned me off was the way the auctioneer handled a particular situation that night with a buyer who had an issue. Instead of taking the time to address it in a professional manner he started to scream and yell into the microphone. Totally unprofessional and a major turn off. There are better auction houses out there where there is no bs and where honest auctions occur. Pass this place.

I've wanted to bid on multiple auctions they have had through the liveauctioneer app until I see…read morehow much they gouge you for shipping. Don't even bother getting a quote from them anymore and I just excluded them from searches. One quote $276 for a painting. $76 to ups and $200 for packaging and handling. 55 comic books is $26 to shipping and $28 to packaging and handling. In no reality should a box and bubble wrap cost more then the shipping cost

Good first experience selling a selection of unrelated antiques, jewelry art and coins. Felt like I…read morehad started a relationship to trust but thinking not. Would recommend. Worked for what I needed at the time. Onwards.

I went to their estate sale two weeks ago and had a great experience. It was raining out, there…read morewere lots of customers at the opening time and it was a very small house, with lots of stuff. Even so, they let everyone in at the opening time instead of making people wait in the rain. The employees were friendly and helpful and the prices were fair. You had to be patient because it was very crowded inside and I think they did a nice job! I've been to other sales they've had and I always feel like they hold good estate sales.

wound up walking out after the staff were very rude, didn't even want to look around after that…read more I've been buying and selling antiques for a long time and would never be rude to a customer. Update: Patricia, my husband and I were looking at blankets, one of them did not have a price. There was a associate who we asked what the price was, and he took the quilt out of her hands to find the price and as he was doing that, my husband said, "the one underneath it is nine" and your associate responded in a very condescending tone, "well now, those aren't the same are they?" , to which I then said to my husband "OK , we're leaving " and your associate responded , " I guess you found your price!" Pretty antagonistic I would say. Going to an estate sale is a relaxing and leisure activity for my husband and I, we have never been treated this way in the hundreds of sales we attend. I was surprised and shocked.

've been going to Glenview Coin & Collectables since I was a kid, and it's pretty amazing to see…read morethat the same owners are still there and providing the same great experience all these years later. They are honest, fair, knowledgeable, and truly take the time to make sure you understand what you have and what it's worth. I recently sold some items to them, and once again, I felt like I was treated fairly and professionally. It's rare to find a business with this kind of consistency and integrity over so many years. I highly recommend Glenview Coin & Collectables to anyone looking to buy, sell, or simply get an honest opinion about their coins and collectibles.

The service was great. Their dedication for mark place spot pricing was outstanding. If you have…read morebars and coins this is the place to go.

I am adding another positive review to the collection! I came in with several coins from my father…read morein law's collection, and had been looking for a place to help me. They were really kind, patient and honest. I'm also in a business where I constantly have to explain complex values to my clients and their patience was personally instructive. I am so glad to have found my place!

I went to Oakton Coins and Collectibles to have my collection appraised and get a second opinion…read more My collection consists of several PR70 DCAM coins, older Japanese coins, and an 1808 Admiral Gardner shipwreck coin, among other pieces. Unfortunately, I felt very rushed and was quickly made to feel as though I should be on my way. The gentleman assisting me spent quite literally less than two minutes looking over my entire collection. Rather than discussing the individual pieces or explaining his assessment, he essentially took a quick glance and told me, "Yeah, you only have $20 here." I understand that I don't have the most lucrative collection in the world. However, I know enough about what I own to know that the collection is worth more than $20 and contains pieces that warrant more than a cursory glance. What particularly bothered me was what happened when I pushed back regarding an 1853-1865 Japanese Kaei Isshu. The gentleman then took another look at the coin, checked its metal content, and rather than explaining what he thought it was or having a conversation with me about the piece, asked, "How much do you want for it?" It suddenly felt as though the focus had shifted toward trying to purchase the coin rather than helping me understand what I had. To be clear, I did not come in intending to sell my collection. I was primarily looking for a knowledgeable second opinion and hoped to have a conversation with someone who shared an interest in coins and collectibles. I cannot say with certainty why I was treated the way I was. I'm young, Mexican, walked in wearing casual clothes, and carried my collection in a backpack. Whether any of those things influenced the interaction, I obviously cannot know. What I can say is that I did not feel welcomed, taken seriously, or particularly wanted in the store. I left feeling as though I had been generalized as a young, naive Mexican rather than treated as someone who genuinely enjoys collecting and wanted to learn more about his collection. The experience bothered me enough that I downloaded Yelp specifically to write my first review. I see that Oakton Coins and Collectibles has many positive reviews, and I recognize that my experience may have been an outlier. I can only speak to how I was treated during my visit, but unfortunately, the experience left enough of an impression that I will not be returning.

We cannot say enough good things about SMASH Toys…read more They took our order over the phone, then came in on a day they were closed so someone could pick it up. And as if that wasn't already incredible, they wrapped the gift for us, too. All of this was done with one simple goal in mind: to help make a kid's Christmas dream come true. Mission accomplished. Thanks to their kindness, flexibility, and genuine care, we are officially the coolest aunt and uncle on the planet, and that's a title we don't take lightly. This is what a local business looks like when it's run with heart. SMASH Toys didn't just sell a toy; they delivered joy, generosity, and a Christmas memory that will last forever. If you're shopping local and want service that goes so far above and beyond it feels unreal, this is the place. The Eagle Has Landed!

Ladies and gentlemen, Boys and girls,…read moreCome with me and you'll be, In a world of pure imagination..... Walking into Smash Toys made me feel like Charlie in the Chocolate Factory and I had the Golden Ticket. Every toy I remembered as a kid is in here. You will be overwhelmed by the nostalgia of your youth. From old toys to new, Smash Toys has it all. But seriously Johnathan has a great shop filled with new toys everytime I have come in. The store is a awesome treat and I have a blast talking to him about the toys from the 80s... Also If you have toys to sell skip the ebay hassle and outrageous fees cause you will get a good deal on your stuff. Trust me I know. Don't give you money to a greedy corporation... And if you are from out of town make this a place to visit and take some time to relive the glory days we had as kids.

This auction house handled a complex estate sale and did a fabulous job of collecting items,…read moreevaluating items and selling items. Highly recommend this auction house.

Fabulous I cannot recommend them enough!! They are the most informative, comparative and fair…read morecompany I have ever worked with!! Best ever, it's hard when you are you are losing your personal belongings, however I am so comfortable with trusting Victoria and this company. In addition Victoria helped me determine value in my sterling silver flatware. She sold it above my expectations. Would recommend Leonard Auction!