Professional, knowledgeable, courteous . Very honest people,…read morepleasure to work with. Highly recommend.

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.

Clearing out your family home of 40+ years is a daunting task not for the faint of heart, and…read moreyou're better off with an expert by your side. That expert would be Penny Katz and her team at Penny & Pig. They have many years of experience doing estate sales. Penny is resourceful, has an eye for appraisals, and has the qualifications and large network to make your sale and clear-out a success. She can give you the right options for on-premise, online and auction-house sales. She will help with final clear-out and donation of items that don't sell and will provide a receipt for taxes. She'll communicate with you throughout the entire process, and if she says she'll do something, she's good for her word. She is honest and trustworthy. She is respectful of your stuff and careful to not damage your floors when moving furniture. Plus she is a genuinely nice person with an upbeat, can-do personality, and she clearly loves her work. Some lessons learned along the way: 1) If you plan to engage the services of an estate liquidator, do it sooner than later. I made the mistake of clearing out "too much" only to have most companies tell me it wasn't worth their time and effort. Apparently, this is an all too common mistake. It's better to hire a professional to help you sort through and valuate items for sale at the very beginning before you start donating or throwing things out. Don't wait until your house is in escrow and you're in a time crunch. 2) You won't get much for furniture--even antiques--no matter how good of a condition they're in, unless they are in demand (i.e., mid-century modern). Sad but true: the price is whatever the market will bear. Have realistic expectations, and you're better off donating furniture to family and friends. 3) If you have a piano, it's extremely hard to find an interested buyer or even a charity who will take it off your hands, as the market is currently glutted with used pianos. If you're just starting the clear-out process, the piano should be your number one priority because it'll be the most difficult item to get rid of. 4) The price you paid for an item doesn't necessarily determine its value in the current marketplace--for example, expensive luggage, cameras, and electronics will sell at a fraction of their original value. 5) What will get you the most money are jewelry and collectibles. DO get an appraisal for these ahead of time. 6) Don't get rid of books, clothing, dishes, tools, toys and other knick knacks ahead of your sale. These lower-value "filler" items are what will draw buyers to your sale and will bring in more cash for you. 7) Finally...hire the best. HIRE PENNY & PIG!! They do a fantastic job and I would not hesitate to hire them again.

Penny has been absolutely great! After consulting with…read moreseveral estate sales agents, I learned that the standard charge is 40% and it takes up to four weeks to put on a professional estate sale. So no. I didn't get to use her expertise as our estate sales agent, but she gave us some great valuable information on putting on our own estate sales. I used the estate sales links she suggested and they brought in people from great distances. Our signage brought a great crowd too. BUT!!! I highly recommend --- DON'T DO IT YOURSELF!!!! I was pressed to remove the contents of my mother's home much sooner than a professional sales would complete a sale. Yet, I will never let this time pressure control the issue again! Penny's expertise expands all levels! She advertises. Completes signage. Provides adequate pricing. And knows about crowd management, which we came short handed at one point. She's knowledgable in antiques, vintage, jewelry, and coin. Through this personal experience, trying to dispose of my mother's estate, I confirmed Penny's estimates (which seemed low) on what to sell my mother's very high quality items, and yet I still didn't get that value. So, don't be disappointed that your loved ones antiques and such don't sell at your high expectations. People just aren't buying it!!! Penny also passed my impression as a good honest person. Who else would help out in so many ways? Hiring an estate sales person is worth the cost all the way!! So why not hire someone like Penny and Pig Estate Sales? HIRE PENNY!!!

Amazing! I was going on Yelp to write a glowing review of this company and I read another review…read moreand I'm stunned. I think perhaps she may have the estate sale that she went to confused with another company. I had stopped going to estate sales because there always seems to be a system to accessing "the good stuff" and between waiting in line and the frustration of seeing "the fish that got away"- I just didn't want to do it anymore. Well... I started going again because I had really good and satisfying experiences at the estate sales Arroyo puts on. It's well organized with super fair prices. Not sure why I would be encouraging competition with this review except for the fact that I want them to flourish and continue having sales. The few times that I've gone there I have been amazed at the level of professionalism, the organization, and the pleasant energy in meeting from all the workers - even though I can tell they're under a tremendous amount of stress. Their check out was OK except once when there was a lot of people- so that was understandable. My only comment to perhaps suggest improvement would be if they can have a few more people working so that there's no waiting in the checkout. I noticed that they do their research so the pricing is fair to the seller and to the buyer. If I ever decide to scale down and lighten my load- I would use their services to help me achieve that. I'm not quite there yet!! LOL. .

I have done business with Kyle and Kari of Arroyo Estate Sales for nearly five years, from buyouts…read moreto full estate sales. I also began attending many of the sales they run because they are always well marketed and thoughtfully executed. Both Kyle and Kari are incredibly knowledgeable, each bringing their own areas of expertise. Together, they have a deep understanding of a wide range of items and are exceptionally well suited to maximize the value of an estate. They also operate with a high level of integrity and run a very tight ship, which I have always appreciated. In all the business we have done together over the years, I have only had positive experiences and would absolutely recommend them. They consistently go above and beyond for their clients, which is something you do not see often.

Great people to work with! They helped with getting my mom's house emptied out, nearly every item…read moresold. Highly recommend!

Tracy and her team were fantastic. The items they had to work with weren't super valuable, but the…read moredid the most with what they had to work with and I feel like we had a solid outcome. The most important thing to me wasn't extracting every last dollar, but having a smooth hands off experience where I didn't have to manage all the stuff and they definitely delivered. They also coordinated cleaning out the trash and items that couldn't be sold. I couldn't be happier

Went to an estate sale in Covina hills July 10th-13 Items…read morewere a bit overpriced but there were so many good finds here and there. We came back to a 75% sale and found a lot of good things and vintage clothing. I would recommend going when 50% sales happen, usually day 2 possibly 75% on day 3 Day one just hope you find good items and you get a good price. Workers are very friendly and kind. Looking forward to their next estates sales.

This was a bit of an odd stop for me. They had a huge lit up open sign with their doors wide open…read moreand as we walked up someone stopped us to tell they were closed. It felt super dismissive like we were not worth the time. Cut us off really quick and walked away talking over their shoulder like we did not deserve being spoken to face to face saying you can come back tomorrow. I understand they closed 7 minutes before we got there. It's just a bit jarring to be blown off as a customer. Finishing a conversation face to face with someone who wants to support your business seems like the least a business can do when they have a lit up open sign and open doors. I don't think we'll be back, not a particularly welcoming vibe.

I highly recommend this company. I did not have enough items for them to run an estate sale…read moreunfortunately, but Sheryl took the time to give me advice on the best ways to sell via my own garage sale. Through this info I could tell they really know their stuff. They provided details on how I could sell on my own, how to advertise, what websites to post on, how many times I should post etc....basically the tricks of their trade. They even offered to help the day of....this is with no money exchanged. They are great people who genuinely want to help and understand how to get the most money for you and how to get people in the door. In a situation such as this, where everything is overwhelming and stressful, they were the light at the end of the tunnel.

Beautiful items and walked away spending more than planned because of the selection of items. One…read moreitem was mislabeled as a certain textile that it wasn't. Bought it and found out later when researching. Still happy with the purchase! Set-up was professional!

This place ABSOLUTELY rocks!! If you love thrifting and finding vintage goodies, you most…read moredefinitely need to check this place out. There is truly something for everyone here and the owner is such a nice genuine person. It's only $1.25 per pound of clothes which is WAYYY cheaper than any Goodwill bins store in this economy. You are bound to find something - whether it be clothes, accessories, home items, records, electronics, etc. Definitely check this place out, they also are a water shop as well. I can't recommend this hidden gem enough!!!!

Stopped by today for the first time and although we didn't find anything, we'll be back! Owners are…read moresweet, plenty of parking and plenty to see but no AC so beware if you stop by on a hot day!

"I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best." ― Oscar Wilde…read more For someone with an expensive taste on a tiny budget, their advertisement of high-end designer furniture selection in an estate sale in Playa Vista beckoned to me like a siren. Even though I didn't think I could afford anything, I, nevertheless took a day-off from work and braved my way through 405 traffic during Friday morning rush hour just to be present as soon as the sale started. The estate sale was clean, organized and reasonably priced. The prices were not exorbitant, but they were researched and fair. I was able to furnish my new house with Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn furniture, wool rug, and décor as well as Sony electronics that are still available at the retail stores at 60-80% below retail price. I even returned the following day just to check if there's any additional items that I needed for the house and to my surprise, everyone greeted me like an old friend! Tracey, Kyle and the entire team were very professional, friendly and helpful. I even chatted with many of them at different times on both days of the sale and they are all genuinely nice and sincere people. Although I'm not an estate sale enthusiast, 210 Estate Auction runs a great operation and has whole-heartedly earned my loyalty as a buyer. Since they only handle nothing but the best, I will surely be checking their website for upcoming sales and looking forward to finding more luxurious treasures. I highly recommend checking out their sales!

The woman doing the estate sale in Monrovia was sarcastic and rude. When asked if she worked here…read moreshe gave me a rude reply saying " no I just come to estate sale and stand here " I then asked for an item on the wall and if it was ok if I took it down she said " I said no I don't want it down " and then proceeds to talk bad about me to another customer in front of me . Absolutely no people skills what so ever . A total disrespect and should have no business dealing with humans beings .

I can't say enough about Gary and his company! I not only needed a current appraisal for my home…read morebut also a retroactive one from a decade before for my records for tax purposes. He was thorough, honest and took his time preparing both of these documents. Always responsive and clear. i am glad I chose him for these projects.

I had Gary help me do a retrospective appraisal and he gave me a very good quote. He works quickly…read morewith diligence and was quite pleasant throughout the whole process.