Update: Dec 22, 2024…read more
This is an update from a review originally posted in June of 2024.
Lawsuit was filed and a judgement obtained. A copy of which is attached to this updated review.
These people are fleecing the elderly, and perhaps others. They did not honor their word, they did not honor the contract they signed, they did not answer demand(s) for payment, they did not answer the attorney's demand(s) or attempts at contact, they did not respond to the court/judge, they did not pay what they owe, and a default judgment was obtained.
Sellers, buyers, those in general, you need to give serious consideration to the type of people you are dealing with and ask yourself if you want to be the next victim of their scam.
Again, this is a true story based on personal experience.
BEWARE!
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6/18/24
This is a legitimate review and factual account of the services contracted with The Auction Group aka Liquestate. Unfortunately, not a good experience. Please do read on.
Through a referral (you know who you are), services were contracted February 2024 for the estate sale of an 81 yr old recent widow. These services transpired with separate sales continuing through April 6, 2024. Items included vehicles, guns, jewelry, tools, any and all household goods, etc., for a complete liquidation and relocation to live with relatives.
The whole family participated in these services Felina Hill, Steven Hill, their children Josh Hill, Savannah Hill, and two other minor children along with a few workers to help out. Seemed very nice in the beginning.
April 6, 2024 The Auction Group aka Liquestate provided two separate payments for the first two sales via check. These checks bounced immediately! For those who doubt this, copies have been included in this review.
As of this writing, they have not made good on the money they owe, and they owe a considerable amount (the bounced checks are not even half of what they owe, total $29,000).
Various reasons and excuses have been made along the way, but still they have not made this grieving widow whole.
A civil lawsuit is underway for their breach of contract and deceptive business practices as well as criminal charges being filed for the felony fraud they committed intentionally writing hot checks of these amounts. They claim to be licensed auctioneers, and a complaint will be lodged with the appropriate licensing board.
Sellers, do you really want to put yourselves through this at a time which you are likely most vulnerable in your life? Trust me, you do not.
Buyers, you are essentially buying and are in possession of stolen property. You need to be aware of this and aware of the type of people you are buying from.
There is no legitimate reason for not paying the seller what they are contractually owed. The sale has been made and the money is collected before the buyers pick up their items. They are keeping your money! In the least, they are grossly mismanaging your money robbing Peter to pay Paul so to speak, delaying any payments along the way, having to hold subsequent sales to pay for the earlier sales. It's quite the scam.
I would strongly urge anyone considering doing business with or even associating with these people to stay clear. These people simply cannot be trusted!!!
Material updates to this review will be provided should anything develop.