This place has its ups and downs but overall not bad. This the first auction I've been to where…read morethey wouldn't take my bid because the auctioneer wanted $25 I was willing to bid $10. Hey sell it for less I guess. The real estate auction was kinda a bummer. They team with a real estate agent but why? She didn't do anything a realtor would do. Do your due diligence on ANYTHING you buy here.

I have gone to Heimel auctions many times, they do a very good job selling all sorts of items, from…read moremisc "stuff" to high end antiques, furniture and collector items. Very well run, excellent staff. It can get crowded so if you want to go I would go early (after 5:30 most times) to get a good seat. They also do on site auctions sometimes which are usually very good to go to as a buyer. I have consigned items to Heimel auction several times and they did a very good job of selling.

Great service whether you're selling or buying. Love the on line auction and just driving up to…read morepick up. Known them for years, trust them always.!

I have been buying from Christy's for decades. Many items I have bought I still own. Excellent…read morebargains at times. Not everyone understands how auctions work. Auctions differ from traditional stores because they involve bidding on items rather than purchasing them at a fixed price. This process can lead to competitive pricing, where the final sale price may be higher or lower than expected, depending on demand and bidder interest.

Dan and Sarah did an amazing job with my uncle's estate. He was an artist with lots of artwork,…read morehome furnishings, personal items to sell. They researched every item and priced them accordingly. Everything was well organized and displayed. At the end, they left the house empty and clean. I would highly recommend them to handle your estate. The are professional, hard-working and attentive to all the details of making the transaction run seamlessly and smooth. S. Crockrom

I arrived 45 minutes early to the estate sale today and signed in on a sign-in sheet. But when it…read morecame time to let people in, they just took the first twenty people nearest the door and did not call people by their name in order of the sign-in sheet. I will not go to another of their sales.

So far so good. Stephanie came to give me the price to move. I was so nervous about all the…read moreclutter in my cabinets and closets. But she is so personable, bubbly and nice I didn't even care that she saw my many messes. I haven my moved yet but with their help I am sure it will go quite smoothly.

they were the best rivers I've ever had they got my stuff done in less than an hour they moved…read moreeverything by hand even after I offered them a dolly they did great nothing was broken in the move the price is awesome thank you so much for your services I recommend this company to everyone that is moving. Give them a call. They are awesome.

this is a new business, it is clean, well organized, and spacious. they are…read more well trained, and very nice to have working with you to find your needs met.

I want to share feedback regarding our recent experience with Caring Traditions, Indy North and the…read more"Outreach Director", JM. We selected their service to help us with an on line auction to declutter my 91 year old mother in law's home as she transitioned into an Assisted Living facility. With regards to feedback, it is certainly mixed. The initial interactions with JM were positive. He described the services they provide and the fee structure. He met me at the home to see all the items that would be included in the auction. On short notice, we identified a date that his team came to the home, took pictures, catalogued all items, then set up the on line auction. The team leader was very well organized and efficient. The team was able to complete this entire process in a single day, then the auction went live. The auction went well and only a few items were not bid on. Caring Traditions also had a well organized pickup on Saturday, Sept 21, 2024. After the auction, there were several "miscommunications" that were quite frustrating for us. During my first phone conversation with JM, I asked what happens to the "leftover" items such as trash, documents to be shredded, and leftover furniture and household items. He told me that Caring Traditions would take care of all of these. What he did not say up front was that we would be charged for each of these services!! So over several weeks my wife and I disposed of lots of boxes of trash. We had 12 boxes of documents to be shredded. He said he would charge us $90 / hour for time to transport these to a shredding service plus charge us the shredding fees! We took these to a shredding facility. And there was a charge to take items to a donation facility. After several messages back and forth, we agreed to pay $200 to pick up a large china cabinet and donate it to a charity. I picked up another large item and donated it. The most upsetting issue for us was the accounting proceeds from the auction. In our initial phone conversation I asked JM about the fee structure for the on line auction. He said we'd pay $5,000 plus $300 marketing fees. Then we'd receive the first $5,000 proceeds from the auction (paying us back) then split 60% (to us) / 40% for any proceeds above $5,000. I have detailed notes from our phone conversation to support this. When the sale was over, he changed the accounting methodology and shortchanged us $967! These were funds that were intended to support a 91 year old woman in Assisted Living! I really think this is an integrity issue, not a simple misunderstanding! I do not intend to take legal action or BBB complaint, but want others to know this happened. We certainly will not use his services again!

I have attended several of Livengood Estate Sales and have been very pleased. The staff, including…read morethe owner, is very hard working, friendly and always willing to answer questions. Several members of the staff seem to be at the right spot and the right time, always walking through the houses and grounds to offer assistance. The pricing on the items is more than reasonable and they keep in mind the family that they are representing and the customers that come to the estate sale. The layout of the merchandise is as organized as it can be. I will always attend the Livengood Estate Sales that are near me. Thanks to everyone at Livengood for everything you do! Rhonda S.

I have been to several of Livengood Estate Sales and have always had a great experience. The items…read moreare always organized and everything is priced reasonably. Melissa and her team are always friendly and helpful. They have even helped me load heavier items which most companies will not do. I am a reseller and typically wait until the 2nd or 3rd day when the items are reduced. Although everyone likes a good deal, I also know their goal is to make money for their client. I have purchased some very nice items at an extremely reasonable price. I love their auctions and always look forward to attending. If you haven't been, you should check them out! Thank you Melissa and team! You are such a pleasure to work with!

They provide excellent customer service and their items are reasonably priced. I have purchased…read moreeverything from clothing to dishes. The 2 broad rim hats were only $1 and they look brand new.

Good News Ministries Thrift Shop is a small but mighty thrift shop that has existed quietly on the…read morecorner of East Washington Street and Rural since 2006 in what appears to have been a former Village Pantry. Falling under the umbrella of Good News Mission, a near-eastside ministry that started off as what one some would call a "homeless shelter" but has grown to include a youth center, supports for families, and even a neighborhood health clinic with a focus on the near-eastside. Good News Ministries Thrift Shop offers used or new clothing, furniture, appliances, household items, and much more. The thrift shop is run by residents from the men's shelter and offers them work experience and direct customer interaction. I drive by the thrift shop just about every single day on the way to work and had long been curious, however, I never stopped in until recently to finally check it out. Those who were working in the story were friendly and helpful. Rest assured that this is not a Goodwill store - it's smaller, less organized, and definitely more crowded and a bit run down. However, I found it to be clean and actually was surprised how much they actually had. 100% of the proceeds from the thrift shop help to support the various efforts of Good News Ministries. It's worth noting that this very much a ministry as is everything with Good News. There's a strong foundation of faith here, specifically Christian, and it radiates throughout their offerings. In terms of accessibility, I'd say the thrift shop offers casual accessibility. Yes, you can get in it and the actual environment typically will depend on what they have at the time. I generally had not much difficulty, but it's a bit hit-and-miss. Because it's an old Village Pantry, the building itself was generally designed with accessibility in mind. I've never seen an actual crowd here. The small parking lot has informal options for accessibility like aisle ends, etc. The thrift shop is catty-corner to the Good News 10-unit family shelter and right by the East Washington Branch Library. Would I return? Definitely. Prices are good, options are plentiful, customer service is casual but helpful, and Good News has been around since the 1950s and has a long history of helping those with housing instability. Since this is only their 2nd review, I think it's safe to say this highly visible but often unnoticed thrift shop is definitely an under-appreciated gem here in Indy and a terrific way of supporting Good News Mission. Oh, and yes, they do accept donations. You can visit their website to find out more.