Action 9 investigates estate sale hustle June 22, 2015 at 3:27 pm EDT ORLANDO, Fla. -- Five months after Action 9 first exposed estate sale agent Silas Pierce, another customer claims Pierce betrayed his trust. This time, the victim is a priest. "You can't take somebody's stuff and sell it and pocket all the proceeds," said the Rev. David Subu. Subu claims Pierce and Estate Sale Stars sold his mother's possessions then refused to send the family's proceeds check for nearly $4,000. Subu grew alarmed after finding the Action9 investigation online. Action 9's Todd Ulrich confronted Pierce last year at an estate sale. "At a bad time in their lives, they say you cashed in," said Ulrich. Pierce denied he had done anything wrong while escorting Ulrich out of the home. "If only I had done that search beforehand and I had seen your show," said Subu. Last month, Pierce filed for bankruptcy protection and listed customers who claim he sold their belongings then kept the cash. That includes Christopher Kroha who recently won a court judgement for $100,000. Ulrich spoke with Kroha's attorney, Christopher Nasseh. "Mr. Pierce essentially took everything. My client didn't see a penny from that sale," Nasseh said. There are now at least a dozen consumers from four states and Britain who want Silas Pierce to pay. Pierce filed Chapter 13, so he could have to pay some of the money back, but the court could give him several years to do it. He told the court, he's shut down the company and is nearly broke. One creditor claimed Pierce was hiding assets in other companies, something Pierce denied. "Bankruptcy is for people to get a fresh start, but we don't believe you can rob someone and get a fresh start. That's not the point of bankruptcy," said Nasseh. Pierce didn't respond to Ulrich's questions. Earlier he said customers can become emotional and confused during estate sales. There's another bankruptcy hearing next month. WFTV read more

Alexander and his crew took care or my mothers estate. they were professional and so kind during this difficult time . We had 3 companies come out and give us proposals. Alexzander was by far the most professional and knowledgeable .We are very happy with them and would recommend their services read more

Nice selection at the warehouse sale, but grossly overpriced. Their 50 % off is twice of any vintage/antique shops. No deals here.

Very happy with our purchase at one of the sales. Generous freebies too! edit- came back the next week. Very good deals, and was gifted some nice perfumes. Thanks! read more

In 2017 we decided to sell everything and move north. Alexander and his crew were our choice for the sale. They were professional and very well educated on estate sales. Within 3 days our belongs were staged (beautifully) and tagged and ready to go. The crew was ready to go everyday well ahead of time and extremely courteous to all those who came to the sale. Unfortunately (for Alexander and crew) there was an incident where a neighbor [who wanted to be Queen of the neighborhood] wanted to stop the sale. Alexander and crew handled the "scene" with grace, charm and professionalism and the show went on. Proof they were a well oiled machine. Upon completion, they ran through the sales totals with us and our check arrived in a timely fashion (less than 30 days). I would recommend them. read more

This company was hired to help my sister's handle their father's estate after he passed. He at first, seemed very helpful, however when it came to the sale things took a turn for the worst. Due to reason completely out of his hands as well as my sister's he wasn't able to sell the vehicles (which would produce the most commission for him). He then started with-holding information, and their money. Months later, they finally got their check for the sale of their father's belongings, and he chose to keep the commission he would have earned on the sale of the vehicles. It is not written in the contract that he is guaranteed any sales. He is shady and uses very unsavory business tactics to earn his money. He said that he spent thousands of dollars detailing the vehicles and home. Had he provided receipts for such things, they would have given him the money, or had he talked to them about it in the first place they would have suggested a more cost effective plan to having these things cleaned. Do not use this company he will take advantage of you!! read more

This company recently held a estate sale for a family after the passing of their loved one. The pricing was reasonable and the knowledge of value was used while pricing. They were very respectful and held the sale in a very professional way. read more

The initial contact with this person was great Alexander of sounded thrilled at the estate sale love the items in the house was super professional until the day of the sale. He became distant did not like any of my request for certain items to be put on reserve after he it said we could. The afternoon of the final sale he was to call me back he did not. He sent very hateful emails when I questioned how much the sale was. His invoice is on a plain white sheet of paper that any printer has. No business name no proof that he took out Florida Tax and it really went to Florida text. His company left a mess in the house of their cups plates and other things. He said he was coming back on Monday to clean up he never showed up never called and became very very hostile. I would be very careful dealing with this man. read more