We have been very happy shopping here. We do many auctions and this one is at the top for estate…read moreitems. They have a lot of unique items and less antiques. Items you can use or something you just love. They are friendly and do a good job on the auction write-ups. Photos are good and very important so that buyers know exactly what they are getting once the auction closes. Rarely do you find broken things here that are in bad shape. I have been happy with everything I won at this auction and I have told all my family who live in the area about them. My son loves sports stuff and magic cards while my other son likes art and collections. It has turned out to be a family thing and when the time comes to unload, I would not hesitate to use this company.

Awesome experience with DG! They delivered what they said they would do on time and on budget!…read more Wife's dad's house needed cleaned out and they did the job in three days. We live be 1900 miles away and we are very thankful that we found this business to help us take care of the job. Devine Grace! Is what they are!!!

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

Buyer beware. They sell many damaged and broken items. Sometimes they list the items after viewing…read morehours so you have no way of checking the items condition in person before making a purchase. They will not tell you the item is damaged or broken in the listing description. They will not accept returns or give credits on damaged or broken items. I've bought many items from them in the last nine months. Most of the time things are correct. But when they are not, they will not do anything to fix the situation. Be extremely cautious, placing high dollar bids on items that you were not able to verify the condition in person. You can get screwed. Buyer beware.

So a friend shared with me this auction company. Some great finds at absolutely great prices. The…read moreonline process is easy to setup. Text alerts provide critical info. You'll need a CC to bid. All bids final so be informed on the policies. You can visit on Friday 10-5 to see the actual items you want to bid on, I would highly recommend this step so you are not disappointed when you collect the item(s). It will be your own fault if you don't do the proper research. As an example they have Hexclad cookware. Most of it is brand new but there are gently used products too. On boxes, make sure it still has bar codes, I'd info if you are seeking warranty info as the case may be. Credit Card only, no cash. Pickup happens following auction.

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! ​

I've been purchasing online auctions items from their estate, relocating, & downsizing events over…read morethe last few years. All the staff are wonderful to deal with when picking up any items I've been lucky to win (highest bidder). It's much like bidding on eBay.com. Occasionally another bidder outbids me by mere seconds after entering my bid & there's only seconds left, hence, not enough time for me to submit another bid. That's the thrill of the bidding game folks. Win some & lose some. :-) I also think they are a great service for our community members. If you wish to also sell your home after clearing out your estate items, Brad is also a licensed realtor. My husband & I are considering moving in 2026 after he retires. We plan on connecting with their professional services to sell our home after also have them set up & run an online estate auction for us. Moving is so darn expensive. Getting what we need once we get to our final retirement destination. ...Lifes2Short... Carol & Bruce

Owner calling me a fake, and saying that I'd get a refund... why would I lie... it's simple, called…read moreplenty of times to make the appt for pick up, picked items up after finally getting ahold of someone, then they were not as described

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.

Buy local. Buying…read morejewelry for a special person. She showed me exactly what she wanted on a e-commerce site. After a discussion, it was confirmed that was the style and type she wanted, but it didn't have to be from that site. Enter Michael's. I showed them the site, the desired jewelry item, and there staff was able to match it. No, the price was not the same. There was a 23% increase after taxes and all. I'm ok with this. I have a local business, who sized her hand, made the adjustments to the item, and I have a warranty, and a place to have the jewelry item maintained. Top notch customer service also. Good clear communication, and when one rep was out, their internal communication allowed another one to pick right up and get the order going. Extremely pleased so far.

Kindness and customer service. The female manager should be aware we can see her being snarky. Zero…read morestars, I'll never go back.