Dishonest auction house be aware !!!! Talk to live auctioneers before bidding they don't send…read moreinvoices they retract won items horrible horrible experience

ian is very proffesional and honest i had items in my attic for years that were very special to me,…read morebut it was time to let go, i brought them to lot 14 and ian took time yo view the items and explained how the auction worked and what i would expect. i felt very confident working with ian and lot 14. my items were auctioned and i received a check in the mail. i will be taking more items to lot 14 and i would reccomend ian and lot 14 100% . thank you ian for taking great care of me. charlene

I've now had experiences with Direct both buying and selling, and overall they are a great outfit…read more First, after only a couple of visits, people made a point to know my name. To the extent that when I returned to pickup my item they apologized for not remembering my last name! I didn't even know the worker's first name! Class act. The auctions are fun. Ok maybe not "fun" but they can be interesting to the right crowd. So much retail is moving online it's nice to find a place that combines the two. So as a seller you still get the benefit of a wide potential customer base but as a buyer you get some camaraderie in the audience. They even bring in free pizza - the auction goes for hours! Always a nice mix of items. Generally high end but some items can still be picked up for a bargain - particularly the larger items that are difficult to ship

I used to like this business. I might've even given them a great review. Not any more. Of the last…read more3 items I left with them, and that they enthusiastically accepted for their auction, they LOST all 3 of them. They eventually found 2 of the 3-because I emailed often, stopped by sometimes and generally badgered them to find my lost stuff. It took 6 month to find this really cool one-of-a-kind framed item, and that only because I was demanding that they pay me for it, I think. I sent half a dozen of my clients there. Now I need to call and apologize. I've already discovered that one of them has been lied to by Direct. Totally done with them. It's too bad. I was a good source for them. This is a great loss, for them. I will recover.

After my mother-in-law's unexpected passing, my husband and I were faced with decisions we were…read morecompletely unprepared for. Deborah and Orlando at Chicago State Advisors were nothing short of extraordinary. Their compassion, empathy, and steady guidance made an incredibly painful time feel just a little less heavy. They helped us understand every step, set clear expectations, and treated us with genuine care and patience. We will always be grateful for their kindness. If you are going through the loss of a loved one, you will not find a more supportive or trustworthy team. highly recommen.

My experience with Chicago Estate Advisors Was more than I…read moreanticipated. They are very helpful and made my whole experience so smooth every went well and if you are looking for a Company that knows what they are doing, Call Chicago Estate Advisors. You will not regret it. Very professional, kind and knowledgeable.

I buy and sell on OAS frequently and they are always professional and friendly. Instead of giving…read morestuff away or throwing things I don't need in the trash and taking up landfill space, I get a few bucks back. It's a win win! And for buying, it's always been a seamless experience.

I can't say enough good things about Obenauf Auction Service! My dearest friend who was in need of…read moreselling the majority of her household items in order to downsize was extremely happy with their service and received more for her things than she expected. She received very fast, professional service from the kindest and thoughtful people running the show there, from the owners to all the staff! My friend is completely satisfied and forever grateful to everyone over at Obenauf Auction Service! I am also forever grateful to them for all they have done to help my friend when she needed it the most! we can't thank them enough! I wish I could give them 100 stars! I'll never forget them for taking such a massive load off my friends shoulders in such a short time and the quality service she received from them!

Good first experience selling a selection of unrelated antiques, jewelry art and coins. Felt like I…read morehad started a relationship to trust but thinking not. Would recommend. Worked for what I needed at the time. Onwards.

I've wanted to bid on multiple auctions they have had through the liveauctioneer app until I see…read morehow much they gouge you for shipping. Don't even bother getting a quote from them anymore and I just excluded them from searches. One quote $276 for a painting. $76 to ups and $200 for packaging and handling. 55 comic books is $26 to shipping and $28 to packaging and handling. In no reality should a box and bubble wrap cost more then the shipping cost

One of my very favorite shops in Evanston. The name "Secret Treasures" perfectly describes the…read morestore...and super friendly folks inside, always. Dawn is a gem hear self.

The inventory is incredible! It's like Candyland!! The staff is super helpful and the prices are…read morevery fair. Go!

Fabulous I cannot recommend them enough!! They are the most informative, comparative and fair…read morecompany I have ever worked with!! Best ever, it's hard when you are you are losing your personal belongings, however I am so comfortable with trusting Victoria and this company. In addition Victoria helped me determine value in my sterling silver flatware. She sold it above my expectations. Would recommend Leonard Auction!

I won a set of ceramic ware from this auction house. They charged me $146.65 to ship 7 pieces to…read moreme. The charges were outrageous. I won a set of plates from another auction that weighed more, and, the box was larger, and I paid $85.00. Leonard Auction ripped me off! NEVER AGAIN!

Rich contacted me a month ago and sent me an updated list of items sold and what remained. He…read moreexplained that the pandemic and health issues were the reasons why he had to temporarily close his business. He mailed me checks of what I was owed and allowed me to retrieve the remaining items. They did a good job with selling my mom's stuff but I wish communication would've been better. Overall, I'm happy this got resolved and Rich stuck to his word.

Wide range of professional services. Top notch!! Professional appraisers, knowledgeable and skilledread more

Years ago, I bought a wonderful painting and a numbered Al Hirschfeld lithograph from Louis. I am…read morewondering if Prestige Art Galleries is still in business. I have thought of what a great resource his shop and offerings were for people like me looking for original works of art.

Nice local art gallery. They have a huge selection of art. Pretty nice collection and all of it is…read morereally reasonably priced too. Makes a nice gift!

It was a nice surprise that the bookstore was still open after our post-dinner treat. It's always…read morefun to browse, and the store is very attractively laid out, with book covers gleaming and beckoning like inviting gems. I found a new book from my to-read list, coveted a cute display of Studio Ghibli merch, smiled at the witty cards, and soon my companions and I amassed a stockpile of items to purchase and so they gave us a nice tote. Maybe next time we'll skip dessert and head straight here (must check hours to see when the bar is open).

Such a cute book store! They have a great selection of books AND book related items like games too!read more