I've been coming to their estate sales for years now and they're absolutely the best in business in…read moremy opinion!! They always provide plenty of photos of the estate sale and also provide people with numbers for a spot in line outside the house. Also their staff is very nice, friendly and very helpful!!!

I just can't recommend this company anymore. Their prices have increased and they stopped…read morenegotiating. I've attended their sales for many years and understand they need to make commission and also money for the home owner but there are just too many other companies that do negotiate. Not only do they not work with you, they'll give you a line of BS as to why they won't lower prices.

I went to an estate sale hosted by this company and the prices were very high for junk. Everyone…read moreasking for a price on items were walking out empty handed saying the prices are insane. Thus far the worst estate sale i ever been to.

Eli provided us with very professional service as well as a fair price for everything we had to…read moreoffer. I hope not to have to contact them again for a very long time but would do so in a second should similar circumstances arise.

It's simple, you can run an ad in your local paper, hope ppl show up & hope that you properly…read moreprice your items OR, hire Ronnie from Gold Coast Tag & Estate Sales and let her take care of everything! Pay for the ad and she gets 25% of all sales which is lower than most other operations. Ronnie ran our Tag Sale sale and even after her cut, we cleared more than we expected. Ronnie has a dedicated following and boy do they show up! Ronnie knows her stuff and properly prices items to sell. Her staff is conscientious, clean and honest. Gold Coast Tag & Estate Sales is the way to go! You won't be disappointed.

Ronnie was rude beyond belief and that was not even her worst trait. The other woman working with…read moreGold Coast was an absolute sweetheart, which is the only reason we didn't leave without buying some of what we wanted. We had forgotten the price of a small couch and when we asked again she rudely said "I already told them. I hate when they do that." As if we were trying to scam her. We opted not to buy the $80 piece of furniture and left without it. We also watched her berate an Asian woman who was simply trying to understand the combined price of a furniture set. If this is the person you want to help maximize your sales, you're going to have a hard time. Ronnie struck me as profiling, racist, and disrespectful. From the other reviews I've seen, she has been this way for years.

I was at a sale they held in Brooklyn, and it was a zoo... They had lots of staff and did their…read morebest to keep up with all the questions and needs of the ton of people all wanting something. The prices were fair and everyone did their best to cover all the bases. As a consumer, I felt I was treated fairly and got a killer deal on a bedroom set. I'm not an 'Estate Saler' and don't know if I'd trek out to Long Island for a deal, but if they are 'in the hood', I'd definitely make an effort to go.

Reading these comments makes me only shake my head. Your stuff is rarely valuable. People are…read moresentimental and refuse to hear the truth about its realistic price. Whether eBay, Craig's list, FB marketplace, etc., most people have no idea how to price and that is why a liquidator is necessary. Take your items when purchased. Tip someone carrying out furniture. All common sense the commenters below obviously lack.

A Better Choice estate liquidators handled our matter with efficiency, empathy, and a fair price…read more Their expertise brought us our highest offer, because they discerned value their competitors just could not recognize. The expertise of A Better Choice was unmatched by any other firm that viewed my mother's antiques. One of the owners, Frank Christopher, identified a famous but unsigned 19th century portraitist; identified unsigned Roseville pottery; and spotted the signature on a Mon Levinson piece. Their purchase offer to us almost tripled the next-lowest offer. Their competitor then offered to match this price, but we stayed with A Better Choice. I reached out to 21 estate liquidators, auction houses, and antique dealers, in dealing with my deceased mother's over-stuffed apartment. Seven came to view the contents, and only three offered a guaranteed price to clear out everything. Genevieve Celentano, the second partner, oversaw the actual move-out. She was pure kindness and order, in an emotionally difficult situation for me. And A Better Choice cleared out everything, including the under-sink cabinets. And cleaned up after themselves. I cannot recommend A Better Choice more highly. This field does not garner a lot of social media reviews. It is an odd field - the liquidators frequently do not offer written contracts. But one can engage A Better Choice with complete confidence in their fair-dealing.

Genevieve and Frank handled a move-out liquidation for my parents in the New York area. They were…read moreprofessional, courteous, respectful of the stressful process of moving/liquidating one's possessions, and very understanding and accommodating even in the face of a major misunderstanding (which was OUR fault, not theirs) regarding specific aspects of what was to be liquidated. Their offer was absolutely fair and was made very promptly after their visit. Their clean-out/load-out was accomplished unbelievably rapidly (just three hours, and there was a LOT of stuff to be packed up and moved, plus a number of furniture pieces) with zero hitches. Given how stressful such an experience can potentially be, I was extremely impressed at how smoothly they made it go. I would work with them again without hesitation (and I evaluated several vendors before choosing them).

I was moving and selling most everything and needed an estate company. I was fortunate to learn…read moreabout Showplace Art Design from a recommendation from my interior designer. I am now pleased to recommend this Company to you. In less than six weeks after meeting with Claire Brooks, my apartment was professionally packed up and I had a check in hand. On her first visit to my apartment, Claire photographed EVERYTHING. When she and Amos, a principal with the Company, returned a couple of weeks later, they had thoroughly researched the art market. They presented a reasonable offer for my art and furnishings and I readily accepted! The movers came a week later and I couldn't have been more pleased with the entire process. This is a knowledgeable and competent company and I highly recommend using Showplace for all of your estate needs.

I had a terrible experience with Auction at Showplace and LiveAuctioneers…read moreI had a terrible experience with LiveAuctioneers. I collect large, limited-edition sculptures by Carlos & Albert, and I purchased one through an auction house called Auction by Showplace in Astoria, NY, which LiveAuctioneers facilitated. I won the auction for $425, and with shipping fees, buyer's premium, and taxes, the total came to about $760. For those unfamiliar with these artists, each piece is one of a kind. LiveAuctioneers packed the item and shipped it out. However, Auction by Showplace uses a different company for shipping sculptures, so I don't understand why they didn't use a professional packing service. Instead, they relied on their own in-house packing, which led to several mistakes. The sculpture was placed in a box that was too small and packed too tightly. If you look up the "Africa Egg" artwork, you'll see that it has many elongated parts. A professional shipper knows you cannot put these in a box that is too small, nor can you overstuff them. The packing was so tight that one of the elongated parts broke off, which was due to the packing rather than shipping. The auction house refused to take responsibility for the damage. After many refund requests, I had to dispute the charge with American Express. Fortunately, they reviewed the negative feedback about the company and quickly closed my case in my favor, ensuring that the company could not recharge me. This company has a history of shipping problems. Although I, as a customer, paid promptly and correctly, they treated me as if I had a contract with the insurer. However, that is not the case--the contracted insurer makes them whole, not the customer. LiveAuctioneers and Auction by Showplace should resolve the issue. They seem to use every possible delay tactic, which eventually leads customers to give up. Please be very cautious when dealing with them. I will never use their services again.

Ms. Lane and her sons went out of their way to provide me with helpful and courteous service. Even…read morebetter, they know the story/background behind each piece for sale; it only helps the buyer appreciate his or her purchase all the more. It's pretty obvious that they love the items they sell (and I do too!). The prices are VERY reasonable considering the quality/beauty of the items. If there is someone in your family or circle of friends who is incredibly difficult to shop for (i.e. "the man/woman who has everything") you will undoubtedly find something unique and wonderful for them here!

Mr. Stam was very courteous and professional on the phone. He explained the appraisal and…read moreconsultation process thoroughly. He answered all my questions.