They are the very best ,lots of help plus honest and just fun to be around…read more Once more I have to give a big thank you each of you. Chris Hamilton

I was really looking forward to attending an estate sale this company was running, but it…read moreunfortunately ended up being the least professional sale I have ever experienced. I have never had a business be as cavalier with my time as Family Affair Estate Sales was today. Like most I first found out about the sale through Instagram, and clicked through to their website where there was an indication that you should text them ahead of time if you plan on arriving at the opening time. I did so, assuming that this was for a headcount, or some sort of list at the door (eg. they can only handle so much volume on a weekday and want to make a guest list, so you give your name at the door when you arrive). It was not fully clear on their website exactly what this text was used for, but I was happy to comply and excited to attend. I'm no newbie to the estate sale game, so I showed up a few hours early to wait for entry, bags in hand and cash in tow. I was among the first to arrive, just before 7 am--it was pouring rain but I was happy to stick it out as I had my eye on a particular item. After about an hour, the organizers showed up. A half hour after that, the woman who seemed to be running the show proceeded to inform us that they would start reorganizing the line in the order of which people texted. By this time, there were well over 50 people waiting in line behind me. Everyone we spoke to in line was confused and not aware that this is how the sale would be run. Obviously, no one that was standing in the line would have arrived hours early to stand in the rain if we had known this. When those of us up front kindly tried to explain that there was a misunderstanding to the woman organizing it and asked if there was any way she could come up with an alternative--maybe you alternate entry by one text list person in, one physical line person in?--she said that how it works was clearly stated and walked away. As someone who also runs a small business I understand having policies (and clients misinterpreting those policies), but if that many customers are confused by your policy, it is not in fact clearly stated, even if you think it is. Perhaps there should be some larger disclaimer on the sale listing on their website that it does not matter if you arrive early or not? The organizer did not seem open to any feedback and just insisted "this is how it works", and frankly seemed frustrated that we were bothering her with questions. The worst part of it all is that when the organizer did start lining people up in order of texts received, she was clearly completely unprepared. No speaker or megaphone to cut through the noise of the crowd, no full names, and she kept losing her place in line--it was total chaos. She also told us that she got so many texts that she stopped counting names after the first few hundred, which begs the question as to why they are so insistent on sticking with this arbitrary system. What exactly was the plan if she reached the end of the list and there were still people who are not in order/unaccounted for? Some other reviewers expressed frustration that they believe this company uses the text message queue system to give preferential access to their top buyers. To be clear, I have no problem with this--I run a business that also thrives from repeat customers, and I understand wanting to give them advanced access and perks. I'm well aware that small businesses--especially in the estate and resale world--run on existing relationships. What I do have a problem with is how poorly this company explained their system to newcomers, and their inability to problem solve when it became clear that there was a misunderstanding with a very large amount of people. Perhaps the company could have texted people their number in line prior to the sale starting so that it was clear exactly how their system operated. And if the volume was more than they could handle, maybe it is time to get creative and pivot a bit, even if just for a day. It was beyond insulting to be treated so dismissively after taking time out of my schedule to wait for hours in the pouring rain. The sale was supposed to open at 9, but we left at 9:45--they were still calling out names and had not even let anyone into the sale yet. Almost three hours of my life wasted to stand in the rain and leave empty handed, soaking wet, and treated poorly. Be warned of this unusual system if you plan to attend any estate sales run by them, or better yet, just avoid them altogether.

I live in California and was tasked with cleaning out and selling my sister's home in SE Portland…read morewhen she died. It seemed like a monumental task and she had a lot of stuff, including boxes and boxes of papers, old bills, even a warranty for her $60 toothbrush from 10 years ago. Kyle was truly a knight in shining armor who came in and handled everything. We gave him the keys to the house and left it pretty much as she had, with dishes on the shelves in the kitchen and every closet and pantry full. He and his team sorted through eveything, created beautiful displays of her possessions, and recycled all the papers and even some of the older electronics. This is harder to put into words, but Kyle also honored my sister's memory. She was musician. She loved Porland. She loved the Beatles. He displayed her instruments, played Beatles music and had some photos of her around so people could see that this wasn't just "stuff" -- it was the cherished memories of a life well lived. Kyle gave a complete and prompt accounting of the sale and left the house beautifully cleaned, and sent us a lovely letter at the end along with a check. My family and I will forever be grateful for how Kyle and his team made such a difficult process so much easier. Thank you Kyle.

This business is great! They are busy for a reason. From the…read moremoment I talked to the owner, Kyle, I felt I was being treated well. He was professional, kind, and very very knowledgeable about the industry. He answered any question I had and then some. Give this business a call! You won't regret it!

I go to many estate sales and I have to say,Season In Time is by all means my favorite and most…read morereasonably priced,not only that the employees go out of there way to answer any questions and help in any way. A extremely satisfied customer!

If your looking for a estate sale, you may want to give A Season In Time a try,I found them on…read moreEstate Sale Finder,and sure happy I did, have almost completely refurnished and redecorated my home from items I have purchased,give them a try you won't be disappointed. Matt C

I tried to help set up an estate sale. It was time consuming. It was taking a long time trying to…read moreprice things, we started to set up the sale, then we were going to have to have the sale and then more time and expense to get rid of things that did not sell. I was so glad Early Bird Estate Sales came in and quickly priced things for the sale, had the sale and then cleaned out the unsold items. Kaleigh at Early Bird Estate Sales did what she said she was going to do and she did it as soon as she said she would or faster. She and her crew were very efficient. I was surprised at how many customers came to the sale.

Friendly and fair. Lots of well set out items. Clean crew and nicely managed…read more Easy to find signs.

Ardent's sales are always my favorite! Lovingly organized and fairly priced, I'm guaranteed to find…read moresomething I never knew I needed. Fun and friendly staff create a safe and welcoming environment, and most sales have a deal day. You can't pass up a deal day! I've only shopped, but it's clear Angela and her team do an amazing job working with families and their treasured homes and possessions. Highly recommend

The last several estate sales I've been to have been managed by Ardent-the houses are always nicely…read moreorganized in ways that make sense, with clear and fair pricing

Amy and her family team at Hidden Treasures recently managed an estate liquidation for my family,…read moreand throughout the entire process they were kind, compassionate, and business savvy, far above and beyond their Portland-based competition. I can't say enough good about how cooperative and helpful they were. According to my friends who bounced by the sale to check up on things, they were every bit as professional and dialed in for sale attendees as they were for us. Estate liquidations usually have bittersweet causes, and our situation was no exception: it really makes a huge difference when the resolution is handled so well. I hope that when my time comes Hidden Treasures is available to deal with my stuff as well, because I have every confidence they will do a great job!

From the owner: We are a family operated estate liquidation company. We host estate sales to help with moving,…read moredownsizing, or estate liquidation. We handle the entire process of hosting an estate sale including organizing, pricing, advertising, hosting the sale, and cleaning out remaining items after the sale. We can also do small clean outs. We want to discuss how we can help you! Call, text or email and we can talk about your needs and how we can best help. We value family, honesty, hard work, and integrity in our company. Our family is located in Gaston and McMinnville. Our service area is within an hour of either location. We may also travel further, so please reach out.

I am almost 80 and my sale was closing out my entire life in the Portland Metro Area. It was a very…read morestressful time. Once I contacted Bonnie, the stress began to lift. She was so positive and helpful and tried to make it as easy as possible for me to let go of the treasures of my life. Her workers were conscientious and even my neighbors commented that they were obviously working really hard to get the sale organized and successful. I had complete confidence in Bonnie and in the end the sale was good for all concerned. Thank you Bonnie and helpers.

Bonnie agreed to help me out at the last minute after another estate sale person was a no-show…read more She was very professional and kind. She was very responsive and responsible. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

I've been to quite a few of Aces Estate Sales over the last 4 years. She and her team are…read moreprofessional, and I've frequently stopped for a moment to talk to them about an item I'm buying. Their prices are fair and I'm always happy with my purchases.

This is the first time that I've been absolutely amazed and impressed by a professionally run…read moreestate sale and I've attended more than I can count. Aces is a Fantastic estate sale service. Kate Harris is wonderful to work with. She recently conducted a high end sale of some dear friends of mine, who had a very sophisticated collection of Art Deco. I knew it was going to take a skilled professional to be able to pull it off correctly. She has one of the highest degrees of professionalism that I have seen in the estate sale industry and it shows in the way her sales are conducted. They are thoughtfully laid out and displayed with each item placed in just the right spot with an experts eye. Kate's team is very friendly and work well together, they know just how to make these sales run smoothly. Well done Aces, Your name suits you to a T

Had the rudest interaction with the owner of Peerless today (Gary). What was an honest…read moremisunderstanding that could have been handled in a kind way, was instead met with contempt and disgust. I literally go to estate sales for a living and have never experienced such an overwhelmingly negative interaction with an owner or worker of an estate sale, much less one that would lead me to go to the lengths of leaving a negative review. You really should reconsider what you think is passable customer service. I'm sure you don't really care, but you lost a longtime customer today.

Gary and his team were amazing!! This was such a difficult time and they made everything so easy…read more We have never been through an estate sale before ourselves and didn't know what to expect. Gary was so thoughtful with our loved one's personal things and really showed an exceptional level of care and respect for all of her things. The set up was excellent and definitely maximized the value beyond anything we could have done on our own. The whole team at Peerless went above and beyond at every step of the process from the set up to the sale to the online sale! We are grateful for the team's kindness, attention to detail and the success of the sale (we had a line out the door)! The team at Peerless also has a moving company they work with who delivered the items purchased to customers of the sale and they were also exceptional. We signed up for the home to be left empty and clean and it absolutely was! Thank you to the whole team (Gary, Allison, the cashiers, the movers, the social media/marketing crew, and the cleaners) at Peerless for doing such a wonderful job!

Blevins Estate Sales was the most wonderful company to work with. I cannot tell you how thankful I…read moream to have worked with them to clear out my parent's large home in Vancouver, WA. This team of professionals is trustworthy, hard-working, has high integrity and does an incredible job from the time of the first call, until after the sale. They worked with me across state lines, let me know if they came across something in the home that seemed sentimental or that I should set aside for my family, kept me updated, had very reasonable fees, and were incredibly friendly and helpful. I cannot say enough good things about this company. They put my family first and felt like our family by the end. I highly recommend this company, you will not be disappointed!

My husband and I truly cannot thank Michael and his amazing wife for the incredibly difficult work…read morethat they provided for our triple family estate sale! From picking up to sorting everything, they totally made the process far less painless and we will be forever grateful to them! They are the kindest and easiest folks to handle delicate situations that can often be a tremendous burden and heart wrenching life situation. We really appreciate EVERYTHING they did to handle it quickly and efficiently. VERY fairly priced, and had no upfront costs, which also helped greatly. We HIGHLY recommend them!!!