They are the very best ,lots of help plus honest and just fun to be around…read more Once more I have to give a big thank you each of you. Chris Hamilton

I was really looking forward to attending an estate sale this company was running, but it…read moreunfortunately ended up being the least professional sale I have ever experienced. I have never had a business be as cavalier with my time as Family Affair Estate Sales was today. Like most I first found out about the sale through Instagram, and clicked through to their website where there was an indication that you should text them ahead of time if you plan on arriving at the opening time. I did so, assuming that this was for a headcount, or some sort of list at the door (eg. they can only handle so much volume on a weekday and want to make a guest list, so you give your name at the door when you arrive). It was not fully clear on their website exactly what this text was used for, but I was happy to comply and excited to attend. I'm no newbie to the estate sale game, so I showed up a few hours early to wait for entry, bags in hand and cash in tow. I was among the first to arrive, just before 7 am--it was pouring rain but I was happy to stick it out as I had my eye on a particular item. After about an hour, the organizers showed up. A half hour after that, the woman who seemed to be running the show proceeded to inform us that they would start reorganizing the line in the order of which people texted. By this time, there were well over 50 people waiting in line behind me. Everyone we spoke to in line was confused and not aware that this is how the sale would be run. Obviously, no one that was standing in the line would have arrived hours early to stand in the rain if we had known this. When those of us up front kindly tried to explain that there was a misunderstanding to the woman organizing it and asked if there was any way she could come up with an alternative--maybe you alternate entry by one text list person in, one physical line person in?--she said that how it works was clearly stated and walked away. As someone who also runs a small business I understand having policies (and clients misinterpreting those policies), but if that many customers are confused by your policy, it is not in fact clearly stated, even if you think it is. Perhaps there should be some larger disclaimer on the sale listing on their website that it does not matter if you arrive early or not? The organizer did not seem open to any feedback and just insisted "this is how it works", and frankly seemed frustrated that we were bothering her with questions. The worst part of it all is that when the organizer did start lining people up in order of texts received, she was clearly completely unprepared. No speaker or megaphone to cut through the noise of the crowd, no full names, and she kept losing her place in line--it was total chaos. She also told us that she got so many texts that she stopped counting names after the first few hundred, which begs the question as to why they are so insistent on sticking with this arbitrary system. What exactly was the plan if she reached the end of the list and there were still people who are not in order/unaccounted for? Some other reviewers expressed frustration that they believe this company uses the text message queue system to give preferential access to their top buyers. To be clear, I have no problem with this--I run a business that also thrives from repeat customers, and I understand wanting to give them advanced access and perks. I'm well aware that small businesses--especially in the estate and resale world--run on existing relationships. What I do have a problem with is how poorly this company explained their system to newcomers, and their inability to problem solve when it became clear that there was a misunderstanding with a very large amount of people. Perhaps the company could have texted people their number in line prior to the sale starting so that it was clear exactly how their system operated. And if the volume was more than they could handle, maybe it is time to get creative and pivot a bit, even if just for a day. It was beyond insulting to be treated so dismissively after taking time out of my schedule to wait for hours in the pouring rain. The sale was supposed to open at 9, but we left at 9:45--they were still calling out names and had not even let anyone into the sale yet. Almost three hours of my life wasted to stand in the rain and leave empty handed, soaking wet, and treated poorly. Be warned of this unusual system if you plan to attend any estate sales run by them, or better yet, just avoid them altogether.

Ardent's sales are always my favorite! Lovingly organized and fairly priced, I'm guaranteed to find…read moresomething I never knew I needed. Fun and friendly staff create a safe and welcoming environment, and most sales have a deal day. You can't pass up a deal day! I've only shopped, but it's clear Angela and her team do an amazing job working with families and their treasured homes and possessions. Highly recommend

I went to their sale in Sherwood today. I am an Antique dealer and I go to sales every weekend…read more Their pricing was fair and things were marked and pretty organized on the positive side. The house was such that you could only drive up to the garage which was on the bottom of three floors. Then there was an area that they were selling cement lawn ornaments half way down the narrow drive. They instruct their help to absolutely not help Due to liability. Okay, I can accept that and at 74, I loaded my own concrete items with the help of another customer. What I really had a problem with is their refusal to move a shelf within their own facility from the top floor to the basement for pick up. I'm sure they moved many items around the house and I don't see the liability and it's very poor customer service. The woman who was in charge was very abrupt and not friendly. So, I will not be going to their sales in the future.

I live in California and was tasked with cleaning out and selling my sister's home in SE Portland…read morewhen she died. It seemed like a monumental task and she had a lot of stuff, including boxes and boxes of papers, old bills, even a warranty for her $60 toothbrush from 10 years ago. Kyle was truly a knight in shining armor who came in and handled everything. We gave him the keys to the house and left it pretty much as she had, with dishes on the shelves in the kitchen and every closet and pantry full. He and his team sorted through eveything, created beautiful displays of her possessions, and recycled all the papers and even some of the older electronics. This is harder to put into words, but Kyle also honored my sister's memory. She was musician. She loved Porland. She loved the Beatles. He displayed her instruments, played Beatles music and had some photos of her around so people could see that this wasn't just "stuff" -- it was the cherished memories of a life well lived. Kyle gave a complete and prompt accounting of the sale and left the house beautifully cleaned, and sent us a lovely letter at the end along with a check. My family and I will forever be grateful for how Kyle and his team made such a difficult process so much easier. Thank you Kyle.

This business is great! They are busy for a reason. From the…read moremoment I talked to the owner, Kyle, I felt I was being treated well. He was professional, kind, and very very knowledgeable about the industry. He answered any question I had and then some. Give this business a call! You won't regret it!

Working with Casey and Mountain View Estate Sales LLC was an absolute blessing for our family. He…read morewent so far above and beyond what we ever expected, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Casey didn't just handle the estate sale with professionalism and care -- he truly invested himself in making the process easier for us. He left the house in better shape than when he first arrived, even bringing his own tools and parts to fix a leaking toilet. By the day of the sale, the house was sparkling clean, each item was thoughtfully researched, cleaned, priced, and staged. He even took time to make minor repairs to items to help them sell better. When my stepmom realized she had forgotten to pack some important items for her move to Texas, he helped us get them shipped to her. He even assisted with selling two of my dad's trucks, which were outside the scope of the estate sale, making numerous trips from his home near Sandy, OR to Vancouver, WA without ever making it feel like a burden. What stood out most was his generosity and kindness. He always had time for our questions, treated our Dad's belongings with respect, and even had candy on hand for my kids when they were with us. It was clear throughout the process that Casey is not only highly knowledgeable and dependable, but also a genuinely honorable businessman who cares deeply about the people he serves. If you are looking for someone you can completely trust to handle an estate sale with integrity, compassion, and extraordinary effort, Casey at Mountain View Estate Sales LLC is the one you want. -- Alysha B.

I can't say enough about the professional service we received from Casey, Holly, and crew. They…read moretook what seemed like an insurmountable task and got it done. We used them for an estate sale and for clean out of a large outbuilding. The house and outbuilding were left in great shape. I would use their services again in a heartbeat.

Deal didn't go through and she lost my white-gold spring bar and told me that it is steel and to go…read morereplace it for 3 dollars. Welp it wasn't steel and it was white gold and now out of luck because of her mistake. Blamed it on me and gas-lit me for it. Really unprofessional and wouldn't ever do business again. Stay away and just sell the watch to a jeweler store instead. Have the blackbox video of it happening and will be posting it on social media for everyone to see since "it is my problem now".

After months of emails and sharing with Ms. Baggenstoss all of my existing documents regarding my…read morecollection she unceremoniously emailed me that she needed to "resign from your assignment due to a time crunch currently; apologies for that." Advice to Ms. Baggenstoss- If you don't have time to take on new clients then don't take it them on waste months of time and then drop them 4 days before the work was scheduled to be completed. It's unprofessional, it's a waste of my time and it's completely avoidable. Advice to readers- Be warned, you may spend months only to get nowhere and need to start again. Response: If Ms. Bagenstoss had been remotely apologetic in her cancellation email ( or made any previous mention of health issues or time constraints) I wouldn't have posted negative reviews. Indeed when I emailed her my response to the abrupt cancellation (essentially this review with a mention that I would leave negative reviews) her response in full was "Thank you!". Taking care of yourself and treating other people's time and energy respectfully are not mutually exclusive.

Amy and her family team at Hidden Treasures recently managed an estate liquidation for my family,…read moreand throughout the entire process they were kind, compassionate, and business savvy, far above and beyond their Portland-based competition. I can't say enough good about how cooperative and helpful they were. According to my friends who bounced by the sale to check up on things, they were every bit as professional and dialed in for sale attendees as they were for us. Estate liquidations usually have bittersweet causes, and our situation was no exception: it really makes a huge difference when the resolution is handled so well. I hope that when my time comes Hidden Treasures is available to deal with my stuff as well, because I have every confidence they will do a great job!

From the owner: At this time we are not scheduling sales. I am doing consignment of smaller collections that can be…read moreshippes. I am happy to chat and give you any recommendations or suggestions I may have to help. We are a family operated estate liquidation company. We host estate sales to help with moving, downsizing, or estate liquidation. We handle the entire process of hosting an estate sale including organizing, pricing, advertising, hosting the sale, and cleaning out remaining items after the sale. We can also do small clean outs. We want to discuss how we can help you! Call, text or email and we can talk about your needs and how we can best help. We value family, honesty, hard work, and integrity in our company. Our family is located in Gaston and McMinnville. Our service area is within an hour of either location. We may also travel further, so please reach out.

These amazing people were brought into my life by a friend and real estate agent. They came into a…read morehouse full and sorted, cleaned and organized into a very successful three day event. I cannot recommend these wonderful people more that I do right now. Work with them, enjoy their company, stay out of their way and follow their suggestions and you will have a very successful Estate Sale.

ODD things did an outstanding estate sale for me. They communicated with me every step of the way…read morefrom initial meeting through sorting and stagingthe final sale and the most important item - the payout. The only problem is I'm now addicted to their sales so I'm accumulating "stuff" again.

cannot say enough good things about Pinky's! As a customer, I absolutely loved shopping their…read moreestate sale. Everything was beautifully organized, clearly priced, and the team was so friendly and helpful. You could tell they really cared about what they do--from the way items were displayed to how respectful they were of the home and the people involved. I found some amazing treasures and had such a great experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for their future sales--they've earned a loyal customer in me!

Pinky's and the women who run it are highly Professional,…read morealways respectful and professional and this past weekends event was immaculate! They provided a level of professionalism that I haven't seen in awhile. 12/10 WOULD recommend

I am almost 80 and my sale was closing out my entire life in the Portland Metro Area. It was a very…read morestressful time. Once I contacted Bonnie, the stress began to lift. She was so positive and helpful and tried to make it as easy as possible for me to let go of the treasures of my life. Her workers were conscientious and even my neighbors commented that they were obviously working really hard to get the sale organized and successful. I had complete confidence in Bonnie and in the end the sale was good for all concerned. Thank you Bonnie and helpers.

Bonnie agreed to help me out at the last minute after another estate sale person was a no-show…read more She was very professional and kind. She was very responsive and responsible. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

I go to many estate sales and I have to say,Season In Time is by all means my favorite and most…read morereasonably priced,not only that the employees go out of there way to answer any questions and help in any way. A extremely satisfied customer!

If your looking for a estate sale, you may want to give A Season In Time a try,I found them on…read moreEstate Sale Finder,and sure happy I did, have almost completely refurnished and redecorated my home from items I have purchased,give them a try you won't be disappointed. Matt C