I came to this place to get an antique Japanese sword appraised and possibly sell it to them. I was…read moregreeted by an older bearded guy who looked at the sword and told me that it was made after world war II with spare parts. I was offered something for it, however, I stated that I would like to do my own research on the sword. This guy took offense to this and stated that if I leave the store I won't be able to come back with the sword. He also asked me if he looks like the type of person to swindle customers and pointed to the antiques in the store. I told him no, and that I didn't mean him any offense and I just wanted to look at the history of it. I decided to leave after that. I don't think I'm going to come back here ever again. Seemed a little bit threatening and disrespectful.

Well, here I am, not wanting to review a business this way but disgusted that I simply don't matter…read moreat all to them. I began by sending an email a week ago requesting information on how I could purchase a listed item for over $2000.00 since the website is not setup for direct purchases. No response. So I left a message with the answering service the next day as a follow-up. Still no response. That's quite sad. While hoping for a response, I researched a few other nice-looking pieces from the site. Many of the dates and information I double-checked with multiple reputable sources did not agree. As with all expensive decisions, please be cautious.

Royale Silver does a fantastic job. They took our damaged and tarnished old silver cups, and made…read morethe look like new! I can't recommend them highly enough.

We brought in a heavily-tarnished Christofle Vertigo 3-Part Server that had been left outside for…read moreprobably a year. Needless to say it was in desperate need of some professional TLC (or, in this case, CPR!) . Well, our guy Pablo took one look at it and said with supreme confidence that it would be ready in a week. Sure enough, one week later- presto-whamo- the piece looks as good as new. This shoebox-sized establishment has been in business since the early 60's and you can easily miss it as it's located on a busy intersection (Third & FFX) across the street from Trader Joes, but it's well worth seeking out. Heartily recommended.

This was our second time buying from Rumi Collections Beverly Hills, and once again, Allen Rumi…read moremade the whole experience incredibly easy. We ended up purchasing two Rolex watches today, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. Allen is honest, fair, and never makes you feel pressured. He's easy to work with, answers all of our questions, and makes the entire process feel comfortable. Their inventory is also amazing. Besides watches, they have a beautiful selection of jewelry, designer bags, antiques, and other unique luxury pieces. We'll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend Rumi Collections!

I had a great experience selling a few of my jewelry pieces to Allen. He was professional,…read morefriendly, and made the entire process easy and straightforward. I felt comfortable throughout the transaction and was very happy with my experience. I would definitely recommend Allen and this business to anyone looking to sell any items or if they are on the lookout to purchase.

Fantastic people, great pricing and very kind. I recommend checking out their estate sales any time…read morethey're available!

I met this delightful couple yesterday at a sale in Long Beach…read more They both were incredibly pleasant, positive, and very friendly. I will definitely be visiting their estate sales, as they gave me very good price for an incredibly beautiful and rare figurine. Thank you Elena and Michael!

I live here in Los Angeles and sent in photos of a very amazing painting I acquired. It was signed…read moreand appeared to be mid century or earlier. John Moran auctioneers (Bob Cullen) got back to me saying they too could not identify the artist but they were very interested in putting the painting in an upcoming auction. I was totally interested in consigning. It wasn't my first rodeo as I sell vintage and sold through Swann in NYC. Swann has handled individual prints for me but not a painting. So I was hoping to find a local auction house for the painting to avoid shipping it. Swann charges 15% commission. I was waiting to hear back from Moran as I was planning to drop the painting off. That is until I heard their fee would be 35% plus a $50 fee for photography. To me that is highway robbery. I reached out to Swann as, at that rate, I'd rather ship it to them.

Sellers beware...If I hired this auction house to sell my valuables I would be furious…read more I bid on 2 paintings that were at auction that had no other bids and they completely ignored my attempts to reach out and purchase the painting for which I was the only bidder. Too bad because I really wanted those paintings

5-Star all the way. Mr. White always shows the utmost customer service and professionalism.read more

We had remembered the name of Vroman's Silver Shop when we lived in the San Marino - Pasadena area…read more We made an appointment with Rick on one of his off days and he was more than happy to meet us at his shop. To say that he is knowledgeable, courteous, and professional is a gross understatement. We had a substantial amount of Sterling flatware that no one in the family wanted. Rick gave us a very fair price since the market was up. We are also sending him a piece of silver early next year for repair which I think is really his forte. You would be well served to visit or contact him if you have a need for selling or buying silver or some type of restoration etc. of a silver piece. Michael and Eileen Maloney.

I purchased a ring through California Estate Liquidators & Auctioneers. Upon seeing the listing for…read morebid I had questions and called to ask. Adrian took the time to measure the ring to make sure it would fit me. Not only was he incredibly helpful, he also made sure to ship it right away so I would have it in time for the holidays. I am thankful this ring caught my attention as I will now be able to follow along with their upcoming merchandise! Thanks so much!

Very lovely man. Super punctual. Very knowledgeable. Knows what's up. Thank you so much for…read morevisiting me.

This was my first estate sale buying from Phil and Downsizing Solutions LA but absolutely not my…read morelast. Immediately I noticed the level of organization was far better than the average estate sale. All pieces were marked and fairly, even before discount! There were no hidden agendas or "pricing to the customer". All in all a fabulous experience and a good money maker!

Strong Recommendation for Phil and Downsizing Solutions…read more It's so important to hire someone who truly knows what they're doing when handling an estate sale. Unfortunately, my recent sellers chose a company on their own, and in my opinion, they were greatly taken advantage of. The experience reminded me just how exceptional Phil and his team at Downsizing Solutions are. Phil is, without question, one of the best estate sale professionals I've ever worked with. To give some perspective, the company my sellers used spent only three days going through the home, while Phil typically dedicates two to three weeks to carefully sort, organize, and price everything so each item is displayed and visible. This particular home was filled with high-end items, many brand new and countless tools and collectibles stored in every room and closet. The other company didn't set up enough display tables, leaving many valuable items unseen and underpriced. In contrast, Phil and his team use every available space, even setting up tables in the backyard if needed, ensuring that everything is visible and well-presented. Phil consistently draws large crowds, often with hundreds of people lined up before the sale even opens, and his sales generate strong returns for sellers. He also goes above and beyond after the sale, working closely with clients to organize donations and provide documentation for tax write-offs. It's difficult to see clients taken advantage of, especially when they simply didn't know the difference in quality and professionalism among estate sale companies. I did recommend Phil, but they chose someone who was personally connected to the deceased. It was a hard lesson learned, and I want to make sure others don't have the same experience. If you ever need someone reliable, professional, and truly dedicated to helping clients get the best results from an estate sale, I can only recommend Phil and Downsizing Solutions. Just wanted to share this for future reference, he's the best there is. Warm regards, Bridget Steffensen