The piece was hand carried by Christie's to their N.Y. Auction and artwork was used from previous…read moreauction at no cost to me. Once again the piece did not sell. However, Christie's went out of there way to find a private buyer who purchased the piece at my minimum acceptable price. They truly went over and beyond the norm to assist me!

If you find yourself stuck (and/or lucky enough) inheriting antiques, art and jewelery pieces from…read moreyour grandparents estate & feel inclined to sell the pieces at the "high end" of the market (instead of on the Haight at Crossroads Trading Company), then you may be smart to checkout the San Francisco location of the world-renowned Christie's Auction House. E.N. overseas the location & could hardly be considered "warm & friendly" (as she rarely takes phone calls or even gets up to offer a brief "hello"), but at least, unlike their infamous rival (Sotheby's) here in SF, the office staff attempts to be friendly & not so snotty when requesting to view catalogues for upcoming sales. Christie's is ultimately the finest way to sell luxury items on the most grand of scales!

In the grand tradition of Ron Popeil, Fog City Auctions is truly a "Set it and forget it" shop…read more Andrew is able to provide a one stop location for your auction needs. He is able to take your items, research the current market value and provide a strategy to get the most value for your treasures. From managing the listing time, auction type, starting price point, and managing offers as received, he provides an end to end whirlwind of eBay jujitsu. I have used other auctions sites before (because I am essentially useless on listing eBay items myself), and Fog City Auctions is my go to from now on. Pros: - Full service site (handles research, listing and relisting if needed, payments, shipping, insurance, and manages any customer issues) - Responsive and patient (it is like working with a close friend who values your time and money) - Fair prices - Experienced staff Cons: - None yet!!! Do yourself a favor; clean out your closet, contact Fog City Auctions, and get $$$$ for your unused/old/collectible/unique items today!

Andy took 20 items that I wanted to sell and took care of everything: photography, research,…read moreposting on eBay, and consulted with me on pricing and every other aspect of the auctions. He's great about responding to phone calls or emails promptly. He likes to price items higher, at least at first, and then lower them if necessary after a while. I had unusual items, many Asian or handcarved, and approximately half of them have sold. I recommend Fog City Auctions to anyone looking to get rid of any good stuff for the best price. He's absolutely great to work with!

Proper delivery with correct address No returns for phone…read morecalls No response to e mails

For the past 50 years I have collected Chinese ceramics and other small objects…read more I am always looking to upgrade my collection. So, you can imagine my pleasure at finding an auction house where I could sell some pieces and maybe purchase some others. Mistake! I am not Asian. They did not allow me to walk more than 5 steps into their establishment. At that point a very polite little man blocked my way and a young woman in frayed jeans was brought out to deal with my unwelcomed intrusion into the shop. BTW the door was open. When I told the young woman that I have a collection of antique Asian ceramics, she gave me a look that even offended me... and I am from NYC! Unless you call for an appointment they do not wish to speak to you. Also their commission is 25% on all sales under 4000.00USD... You can do MUCH better than that. BTW. I was well dressed and groomed with jewelry. Sad!!!

It was closed. By appointment only. It would have been nice to know that before heading there…read moretwice. Eventually, we found it, it's behind the Safeway there off a one way access. It looked like it could have had some nice stuff, but the new location doesn't have a showroom. The owner reached out to me. What he doesn't realize I was here BEFORE he updated the hours on this Yelp page. It said it was only updated 3 weeks ago. That's NOT what it said before he updated this page.

Mr. Hudson returned our message immediately and gave us a brief description of the services he…read moreoffers. His service offers a complete clean out of the property in question and also offered up instructions as to not nickel and dime the property to friends and family members to diminish the value of having a profitable estate sale. Thank You Mr Rick Hudson and we will communicate more soon. Thank You The Bianchi's

Great service but sadly the physical location has closed since Covid. I called to see if they were…read moreopen and the owner gave me the whole story. Very cordial gentleman. Their collection seems amazing.

Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning…read morelast. Just kickin' down the cobble stones. Looking for fun and feelin' groovy. Hello lamppost, Whatcha knowin'? I've come to watch your flowers growin' Ain't cha got no rhymes for me? Doot-in' doo-doo, Feelin' groovy.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoWF2YalYvI Moptop alert! ...Interested in seeing some iconic images of 20th-century musicians? You may want to make periodic stops at the SF Art Exchange where you can see some rock n' roll-related art whether they be paintings, photos or illustrations. The gallery is just across the street from the Curran and ACT on Geary. Right now through April 4, they have a nice gallery of photos taken by Ethan Russell of the Rolling Stones' 1969 U.S. tour including the notorious Altamont concert where four people were killed. But they always have cool stuff there, even for non-acidheads. It'll like blow your mind. LSD anyone? Doot-in' doo-doo...Feelin' groovy.

Terrible company. They sometimes have nice items in their auctions but beware- they don't stand…read morebehind their sales. I bid on and won a native american bowl from them in December 2023. They sent me an invoice for the bowl, shipping and their description "all risk, door to door" insurance for the bowl. I paid it in full, It arrived in January 2024- in 20-30 broken pieces. I figured no problem- named company and their shipper and insuror. Boy was I wrong- their position- zero responsibility. We'll keep your approximately $5000 and you can keep the shards- and their guarantees and insurance don't apply. Why did they sell, and I take insurance ? They seem to prefer send the items off in commerce and if they happen to get there OK then fine, but if they don't they will just keep saying NO. Unless you can pick up locally in LA, NYC or London- don't do business with these scammers!!

The hot garbage of auction houses. You can sell anywhere and get better prices and better returns…read morefor your time and effort. These people have no true experts that cant be rivaled or excelled by any other auction house, and they keep 38% of the sales price? How is the input and effort from a bunch of clowns worth 38% (i.e 40%). I wish I had never used them a waste of 6 months of effort to be placed on a sad tuesday afternoon auction. Avoid at all costs. You can do better.

Tammie was extremely helpful throughout the entire process of liquidating our design warehouse…read more While we didn't agree with the valuation of a few pieces it was worth it in the end to have someone else handle the sale of all 100+ pieces we had! Thank you thank you!!

This is my first time at an auction house. I came here with some items from home to have them…read moreappraised. On the first and third Wednesdays of each month you can bring five items to be appraised for free. I had heard about this from a friend. Unfortunately the five items that I had would be considered far from valuable. This did not stop me from emailing her with a few other items I have at home. Perhaps I'll have better luck with these other items not pictured here. She was very professional and candid.

Every first Sunday you can find some hidden gems at Alameda Flea. From DVD, VHS tapes, rustic…read morepaintings, clothing, rugs to beer steins - there is no shortage of items. However, the parking situation can be quite tedious when arriving after 10am. The entrance fee varies based on the time you come in, with the most expensive being when they open at 6am ($20). My family and I got there around 11am and it was a $10 entrance fee. They do allow re-entries so long as you get a handstamp before exiting. Today was my first time visiting and I was taken aback by how pricey a lot of items were - especially the clothing. Many were priced higher than new items. The food vendors present were underwhelming. We had Donna's Tamales and it was quite bland and overpriced. They charged me $18 for 2 corn chili tamales. My husband and I had hoped to find some items for our new spot, but left empty handed. Not sure I will be back for how marked up the items were.

This place does not want antiques or old. They want the brand new " boutique" experience. A total…read morejoke having antiques in their name! Laughable really ! Brand new items , craft items , overpriced thrift . The food is fantastic, the staff is deplorable.... Randy partial owner should be removed from the premises ...this from an antique dealer who consults for the antique roadshow ! Great food unfortunately with garbage....much better can be found

This is an outstanding company. We needed an apartment completely cleared out, and they did it in…read morerecord time. They were thorough, smart and gave me confidence the entire time. The crew is great and so is the owner, Dennis. I highly recommend them. They were such a good value!

What a nice, helpful guy! Dennis came and examined our goods with care and respect -- we are in…read morethe process of selling EVERYTHING to move 11,000 miles with four boxes and two suitcases. He was very helpful with advice, quite knowledgeable, and ethical. He not only offered us a partial buyout, but he showed us how to check the prices he was offering and even encouraged us to go with eBay for even more money, if we had the time, on a couple of pieces -- which he showed us were worth a lot more than we thought. So honest! Dennis has deep knowledge of bikes, fountain pens and other collectibles (which we happened also to collect), and he was realistic and fair in his appraisal of the best way to move our overflowing possessions 'down the road.' We will follow his advice on selling our goods through some easy channels and an estate sale company, and then, when it's less of a mountain of deferred decisions, use Dennis for the final clearout. What a great guy. Highly recommended!

I am a long-time customer who can say without a doubt that Grand Central Station Antiques is…read moreabsolutely the best place to seek out classic European and American antiques in the Bay Area. The business is enormous, housed in a huge warehouse on Bayshore. I only wish it were double it's size, and that my home were double the square footage so I could buy more! Grand Central Station Antiques hits the sweet spot with quality and price. I can say without a doubt that you will not find a larger selection anywhere in the Bay Area at these prices. Robert, who's been running the business for decades, is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and always helpful in locating the perfect item for one's home. I have included pictures of some of my favorite and unusual finds. My friends all joke that I now present as a rich heiress, but the truth is, is that I spent comparatively little in furnishing my apartment with items I found at Grand Central Station Antiques. Purchasing antiques provides quality you just can't find in newly manufactured furniture, and honestly, one won't pay more (or much more) than their modern equivalencies. Antiques have soul, history, and create rich warmth and beauty for your home - priceless! Note that Grand Central Station Antiques will also provide careful, professional delivery for a very reasonable extra charge.

I can highly recommend both the merchandise quality and excellent service to be found at Grand…read moreCentral Station Antiques on Bayshore Blvd. As a satisfied customer for over twenty years, I have collected treasured pieces selected by the discerning eye of Robert McCartney, GCSA's buyer and manager. The prices are always fair and the selection is like no other in the Bay Area. I have a particular interest in bookcases and shelves to house a growing book collection. At GCSA I've discovered a number of wonderful European 19th and 20th century classic items to display our collections, as well as beautiful oriental rugs, art pieces and practical household items. You won't be disappointed with the wide selection and the outstanding care which Robert and his team apply to their merchandise. I can also attest to the prompt delivery and exceptional attention given by the delivery team to delicate and heavy items. One extremely large (over 9 ft wide and nearly 12 ft high) walnut Victorian bookcase with glass doors had to be installed as a single piece. It was expertly handled and placed. You won't be disappointed. I've attached a few images of pieces found at GCSA that I treasure.