I have to give a HUGE thank you and shout-out to Thunderbird Estate Sales! They were absolutely…read morephenomenal and amazing with my parents' estate sale. Their team worked so hard, were beyond professional, and delivered an incredible sale from start to finish. They truly went above and beyond, and I'm so incredibly thankful for everything they did. If you're looking to attend an estate sale or need a company to handle one for you, look no further -- use Thunderbird Estate Sales. You won't regret it!

Thunderbird Estate Sales, through Bill Lujan's hard work, is an excellent company. After my…read morebrother-in-law passed away, Bill organized and held an estate sale for all the many amazing things my brother-in-law had collected during his life. Bill was very responsive when I texted or called with questions. The Estate sale went well, and Bill was prompt with paying us the balance due after his fees. Bill also organized an auction for the many guns my brother-in-law had collected. It went well, and again, Bill was prompt with payment. He also hooked us up with a gun store in Albuquerque that could arrange to mail 3 rifles my husband wanted from his brother's collection to a local gun store near us. I highly recommend Thunderbird Estate Sales if you need that sort of service! Thank you, Bill! Nancy M

They were pleasant but I think I confused them. Not ready to move or have sale, just wanted…read moreballpark figure on what they thought would sell. Will call again when house sells.

Scammy and gross! First, I want to say that I spoke with "Kim" before posting this review and asked…read moreher to explain some things. She was insulting and gave me some b.s. They totally took advantage of my mother and scammed her. She hired them to do her sale, and they tried to back out at the last minute, claiming there wasn't enough inventory. They had seen the house when they made the initial agreement but had not taken an inventory so had no evidence to suggest that anything that they were anticipating selling was missing. My mom was desperate because time was of the essence, so she begged them, and they finally agreed to a 70/30 split. It gets worse... they put a sticker on every single little thing, and the stickers they used do not come off easily. The prices they put on these stickers seemed random, and way too high to be for real. For example, a small wooden carved bird with no identifying marks to indicate its provenance was priced at $39.00! And an old worn-out Tupperware bowl was marked $9.99! They claimed that they didn't even make $1,000.00 and listed only a few things on the "sold inventory" sheet they included with the check to my mom for less than $300.00. I had looked at the set-up the day before the sale, and some of the things, e.g., one wooden ladder with wool Indian blankets (sold) was marked over $599.00 - just for the ladder. It gets worse... One of the neighbors saw the guy (suspect: Don) peeing in the front yard, and yet they left the bathroom looking worse than any gas station bathroom I've ever seen! I very rarely leave negative reviews for businesses in my community because I want them to thrive, but I had to warn others to be very wary of these people.

i have seen his service twice. first with a sister of the family, who is an artist (pay attention…read moredavid snow is artist), has discarded sister's unfinished artwork, and city of Albuquerque now owns it, 6 inch under dirt. Same family decided to use him to help clean a house (note tenant is NOT deceased), and David told person picked by tenant be in charge of the clean not part of project or stay out of the project. (went against tenant terms, defined under State Law of New Mexico). CLEARLY he is not expert in doing the clean-out tasks, especially not aware with state law of New Mexico with living peoples. Mightt be heavily reliant on handout from auction sales Because I could not find public record of momentary distribution from auction which is taxable by IRS. CAVEAT EMPTOR on hearing his claim on experienced and professional, presume higher loss of estate's financial recovery with him.

Well its a little after the fact, but these guys. David Snow and his crew, did an amazing job…read morestaging my dad's weird collections, and very diverse stuff, and handled all but there was a little after job mess of things that were to be cleaned up, they offered to have someone come and haul away the last bit, but i found neighborhood friends who could use much of it, and tossed the rest.

Very bad service! The agreement was they would remove everything at the end of the 3 day sale…read more They left it very dirty and left lots of trash! Everything that didn't sell they left. Also some of the items that were supposed to be not sold, were! I or anybody I know will never use them!

Great people! They were efficient, honestn thoughtful and prepared! I was sure emptying an entire…read morehouse of 50yrs would be horrible, The made the process easy! Will recommend over and over! Thanks so much!

When challenging circumstances necessitated the prompt and respectful liquidation of household…read moreeffects from my late father's cherished home, our trusted real estate agent, Jean Chavez, provided an invaluable recommendation: "A Touch of Class Estate Sales by Don." From our very first interaction, our experience with their team, particularly with Kim, was nothing short of exceptional. Kim not only demonstrated an impressive degree of politeness and unwavering professionalism but also exhibited profound knowledge and clear expertise regarding the intricate estate sale process. We were especially grateful for Kim's remarkably swift turnaround in conducting the initial comprehensive walkthrough of the home, which efficiently determined the feasibility and scope of the sale. Moving forward with their services was seamless, underscored by a transparent and equitable 60/40 split agreement, which instilled immediate confidence. Subsequently, the dedicated team from "A Touch of Class" meticulously handled every detail, from the precise pricing of each item to the artful staging of the entire collection. Their efficient, respectful, and thoroughly professional approach to preparation was truly remarkable, culminating in a highly successful and well-attended three-day estate sale. We were profoundly impressed by their adept capability to manage the entire complex process with such a high degree of expertise, sensitivity, and organizational finesse. We wholeheartedly and confidently recommend "A Touch of Class Estate Sales by Don" to any individual or family requiring reliable, compassionate, and supremely professional estate sale assistance during what can often be a very difficult period. Charles & Michele Chavez

I absolutely love going to A Touch pf Class Estate Sales. They are so helpful and I feel things…read moreare priced really fair. It takes a lot of work to put together a sale. Don't underestimate the time, work and effort they put into each sale. They are so well known that they have the same people going to every sale and new followers every week. Come to any sale you will not be disappointed.

I have not used Bridlegate services YET. I plan on hiring them before my big move in March 2023…read more Anne was the first to respond and I loved the fact that she did so in such a professional manner. There was no pressure. She explained the steps and how long it would take which put my mind at ease. So thank you Bridlegate for the future confidence!

From the owner: Bridlegate Estate Sales is a Veteran owned, family operated business. Our team of experts is the…read moreresource you need to liquidate your estate assets. Whether you're downsizing or assisting a loved one through a life transition, Bridlegate Estate Sales will be there with compassionate professionalism. We service Albuquerque and surrounding areas including the East Mountains communities.

My husband and I stumbled upon one of Frank's estate sales while driving home a little over a year…read moreago. It was the first estate sale we'd ever been to. Since then, we've signed up on their email list and have gone to almost every sale they've had. Frank and his team are very professional, friendly, helpful and honest. Everyone seems to enjoy what they do and are knowledgeable about what's in the house for sale. It is a very fun and lively atmosphere, which makes it even more enjoyable to go to. What I've noticed from an AHES sale, as opposed to the others we've now been to, is that they are respectful of the house and their owners too. That has not always been the case with other estate sale companies. My husband and I are now experienced buyers who don't mind digging a little to find unexpected or long lost treasures (to us). We'll continue to go to their sales, if not to find something old/new and interesting, but just to say hi to Frank and his team. What a great company with even better people!

I needed a company on short notice, and American was the only one available. Initially, I found…read morethem to be open and cordial, and felt they were reputable. That's the key word,"reputable". They were NOT, but I didn't find out until the sale was over. First, I was told they had a HUGE following on Facebook, but my friends and I could never find info on Facebook, or anywhere else on social media or on their website. I asked if signs had been posted around the neighborhood. "Oh, yes, we have lots of signs all around." Again, my neighbors drove all around the area, and found ONE sign. I was assured there would be an ad in the paper, but none had ever appeared. ALL THESE LIES BECAME EVIDENT because the turnout was extremely low, and the agent said he was so surprised because there were usually crowds of people at his sales. I must agree with the review of Melissa S., the woman, although pleasant when we first met, turned out to be rude and intimidating. HERE'S THE REAL PROBLEM - THE MONEY. At the end of the sale, I RECEIVED A CHECK AND A RECEIPT WHICH DID NOT LIST WHAT ITEMS WERE SOLD. Therefore, I had no idea what was sold and for what price. Any amount of items could have been sold and not recorded....how would anyone know? Considering the home was 3,500 sq.ft., and filled with many pricey items, including jewelry, the total sum we received was not at all consistent with the items sold, nor with the prices they listed on the various items . THE VERY LAST STRAW!! There was a long, black mink coat which belonged to someone from the frigid weather back East, worth upward of $5,000. We asked how he would price it, and he said he would leave the price open so he could negotiate with anyone interested. We told him not to sell it for less than $1,500, UNLESS HE CALLED US PRIOR TO SELLING IT so that we could discuss it. HE AGREED. HE THEN SOLD IT FOR $50 AND NEVER CALLED US PRIOR TO SELLING IT, as agreed. He claimed some little old lady came in at the end of the sale and she was freezing SO HE FELT SORRY FOR HER AND SOLD IT TO HER FOR $50!!!! Time does not allow me to list ALL the "questionable'' activities during that sale, but I would be more than willing to speak with anyone at American Estates who may feel these statements are false or inaccurate in any way. THEY ARE NOT.

Wonderful experience with Wings Estate sales two weeks ago. They fit us in for a sale on short…read morenotice. Sale was beautifully staged and advertised with several highly dollar items that did sell. Communication was very pleasant and comforting for us while going through such an emotional process. Highly recommend. Experienced and friendly staff.

If I could give a negative, I would. Terrible experience. Paul, owner, was so rude I couldn't…read morebelieve it. Total misogynistic being, contemptuous and insolent. Once I signed the contract, couldn't do a thing. Was recommended by my community, but they remembered when a woman owned it and she was wonderful; came to our community many times with excellent results. No one will use him now, he isn't allowed here. Paul wasn't just rude to me but rude to the management at our community building. His people were there several days early getting ready. I live across the street, so I video taped those folks carrying things out to their car. Pretty "sketchy" people. Paul states that those items were paid for. BULL. He brought in so much of his own CRAP to sell that you could hardly see the antiques available or all the other lovely items. I told him NOT TO SET UP in the back room, as there was a mold issue. He disregarded it and when I told him to get the stuff out of there due to health and legal issues with customers, he turned into a complete ass. When all over, many of our items didn't sell (PRICES WAY TOO HIGH) and in the end, floors were scratched. Of course no comment from Paul. After speaking with many other estate sale groups in Albuquerque I found out that none of them have much respect for him. They have heard these stories over and over. I go to estate sales, and tell the story. No one is surprised! Paul has owned this business for around 5 years. It's not even in his name due to some issue with his last business. This guy is a rip off! DON'T USE HIM. He kept 60% and took the remaining items. A couple of unprofessional "liquidators" were there a few days to collect what was left. Coming in late at night, needed to call me to get through the gate, unprepared for the load. Paul really scrapes the bucket for his workers! WISH I used the first company I contacted, but they didn't have a schedule that worked for me. The homeowner was very quickly placed in a nursing home due to medical issues and I had to sell her assets as quickly as I could. Didn't know how screwed we'd be. Paul is a total ass -- karma is definitely waiting for him. Again, NONE of his peers will have anything to do with him. SAVE YOURSELF -- GO TO ANOTHER COMPANY! BUYER BEWARE!!! :^{ Punk in pink shoes.

Talbott Auctions contracted with us to sell our mother's furniture & household goods this summer,…read morebut kept pushing back the date of the estate sale from mid-summer to August, then November and then finally told us they wouldn't sell any of the items that we put in storage while waiting for the estate sale. Nice of them to let us know... Meanwhile we were paying for the storage facility, in reliance on the contract with Talbott. Oh, and they are rude & unprofessional. #NeverTalbottAuctions.

Was hoping and was told that my Mom's estate would be able to be sold and her furniture moved over…read moreto Talbott Auction's storefront in Corrales around the middle of October. I originally signed the contract in June, and was not told that I would have to wait months, incurring storage fees for the estate during the time. I had to move everything out of my Mother's house in late July because the gated community where she previously lived, Tanoan, did not allow estate sales. I was sent an abrupt text message a few days ago informing me that for unknown reasons, Talbott Auctions would not be able to handle the estate sale. This was quite a shock, since I was looking forward to liquidating the estate and closing the book on my Mom's move and relocation into a retirement home. I had previously brought to their storefront 10 heavy boxes of books that I had hoped would be included in the estate sale. I was told that I needed to provide an address where they could be delivered. Now the boxes are sitting on my front porch and I am not sure where to store them, since all of my garage space is taken up. This is very disappointing to me and my three siblings since we have virtually no time to deal with this because of busy work and family schedules. I am sorry that I didn't do more research about alternate estate sale companies/consignment stores.

This company was recommended by two real estate agents. I was so happy with the results. It was…read moretwo days of cataloguing. Jennifer and Kevin were very friendly, respectful, and communicative. Ester helped me organize clean-out. On the pick-up day, it was chaotic but kind of fun. I was helping people move things around and got to hear some of their stories about why they wanted to buy certain things. Most of the buyers were professional resellers, so they were professional. We sold more than we thought. I think some of the items were grossly underpriced, BUT it was worth it to quickly downsize my dad's estate. If I had sold each item on Ebay I would have made 10x more money with 10x more effort and time. Ester was very communicative throughout the whole process as their admin. I would definitely suggest that if you want to downsize fast, these are the people to call.

Don't use this company. They are not clear about how the auction will be handled, they allow people…read moreto overbid after the auction is supposed to be closed and they charge you fees on your credit card even before the time you are given to pick up your items. Not reputable.