Lightning auctions provides weekly local auctions, curating items from multiple estate sales or…read moresellers. Items up for sale range from collectibles, to small appliances, art, serving ware, furniture, jewelry, and more. What I like about this auction is that you can preview what's for sale online on Thursday night, in-person on Fridays, and then the auction closes (soft close, so no last-minute sniping) on Sunday. Fast and straightforward, with the benefit of not having to rely on photos only, and no shipping fees since it's local. Condition of items does vary, so you need to review carefully before bidding (everything sold as-is), and check carefully when collecting your won items. I've seen broken things or things you'd find at a garage sale mixed with really expensive items. Items are laid out nicely in a spacious room, and staff are helpful if you have questions. Definitely something fun to check out but make sure to do your due diligence. Tip: closed M-W 12-12:30 for lunch

They really need to improve. I been shopping here for many years and since Greg left it is just not…read morethe same. He used to have nice things and the photos would tell the story. It is highly important to give the bidder the size of the item. Either show the size with a tape measure or list the actual size. I am not happy when the photo shows a large item but when I get receive it the size is smaller. The quality of the offerings are not as good and many times not worth the first bid of $15 plus all the fees that go on top. I have bought about 7 vehicles from this auction house over the years and all were good except one that was a total loss (they refunded). Now they have reserves on almost all the vehicles and you really don't know where the top limit will be. I used to buy lots of furniture and art and now there is a lot less furniture and very little that is good quality. I got many in my family bidding here and they still are doing just that. I hope things will improve enough so that I find good items at a fair price.

Just an update, this auction house deserves 5 stars. They do a good job with photos and…read moredescriptions and I really appreciate the fact they show the size of items as it really helps. Nice people to work with and we buy here fairly often when we find things we need or want.

Good service, quick shipping, good products, easy to work with a 5 star auction companyread more

Very organized employees are very nice when pick up your winning bids. Just remember before bidding…read moreon something read full description.

So far I've purchased several things and many of them have been trash. Plant Stand was broken,…read morebent and I threw away. I bought 2 chairs and only one was in the box, Japanese futon was filthy and disgusting, over toilet stand was broken, food cooker was rusted and dirty in box, Rower was broken. 80% of things purchased are trash. Add my suspicion that they have a shill bidder bidding up people and it's just not good. (Yes, I'm keeping screen shots and have the proof)

I have been with them for years and it does not get any better that is. Never a problem always,…read moreships promptly and items are always as described Thanks Sam, you are the best!

Good folks, very friendly. They will go out of their way to help you and correct things and keep a…read morecustomer satisfied.

I have had nothing but good luck with these auctions. You need to review the listings carefully, as…read moresome items are incomplete.

Buyer beware..... its hit or miss if the description is accurate. I recently purchased an item…read morethat stated as new, box damage. However the item was completely unusable. I tried to return, and apparently only Amie has the power. They give you an email, as the only way to contact her. I am still awaiting a response after several days, and several emails. My guess is that this is done to avoid doing the right thing by ignoring you. My advice is to avoid vanzant auctions altogether! ​

Shipping fees are insanely overpriced and headquarters doesn't seem to care. I used to buy a lot…read morefrom them but quit because shipping turned into a joke! They charged me over $800 to ship a framed print via UpS! I paid $400 for the art and didn't want to lose that money so had no choice but to pay it. 2 weeks later they tried to charge over $300 shipping for a piece of art that was similar size as the one I was charged $800 for. I forfeited the item and quit bidding with them. Total scam!

I deeply regret believing in this company. I was lied to about the service. Nothing the owner said…read moreis what transpired or when it transpired. This was the most financially and emotionally traumatic experience of handling my Mom's estate. Hopefully the new owners will be more honest.

They close at five! I walked up at 4:10 to get my items and the lady was locking the door and said…read moreshortly " sorry too many people , we're closing." Fifty minutes before they close!!!! That's literally her job to get people's items they won! During operating hours!

In 2023 this was the best AUCTION in sparks/reno are for great deals…read more for several months, they had dozens of SEALY , SERTA , BEAUTIREST brand new mattresses,, and still in plastic, some maybe a little dirt mark,,etc. bought 4 of them for $45 - 65. each, and these were their HIGH END , I comfort, etc. lines. Now, this year, 2024, I can't say i have seen anything worth bidding on. The process is good, easy, they bill your Visa after approved and give you time to pick up, or call if issue and great to work with , but ,, what happened to the good product. ????? so sad, i used to look forward each week to the deals,, so sad they are all gone, and just a lot of diapers, or bags of lawn seed,,,, ugg

from a shoppers point of view this is not a bad place to do some bidding and be able to see what it…read moreis you might like to have before you bid on it. I did get a few cars here and out of that one was a not so good so I turned around and placed it back on the auction for a fee, I did learn to take my OBD2 tester with me to run the codes on the other two I got, truly a learning experience. I did hear about some bad deals made here but I can say I lucked out on those situations.

They say they drive the cars and if they notice something they list it.. well that cannot be…read morefurther from the truth we bought a 03 altima and there was nothing listed on their disclaimer about any major issues. Then we pull out of the driveway and it wouldn't shift and wouldn't go faster than 20mph. This car was junk. I feel completely taken. I get it's an auction but my god this car belongs in a dumpster and instead it's sitting at a shop in Carson cause there is no way it would have made it home to reno. Do yourself a favor and keep it moving. I've bought cars at auctions in California and Oregon and even here in reno and have never bought such a pile. 1 star for being completely dishonest. Anyone with half a Brain would have gotten in that car and took it out of the driveway would have noticed something seriously wrong. *Update 11/19/17 After 2500 bucks to Christensen automotive in carson and another 800 bucks to replace the transmission the car still won't pass smog and I'm told the cat is bad and needs replaced.. car still doesn't run.. Been sitting in my drive way... stay away from these con artist! The cars here are not the deal your looking for.