Process & FAQ

How do you work? Are you an estate sale company?

We are a specialized, concierge consultancy whose goal is to realize the most value for your special possessions. We achieve this by carefully researching every item and taking the time and care to find the right buyers through a network of the best marketplaces. We can sell items directly ourselves using available fixed-price and auction websites, and also coordinate with more specialized dealers and auction houses. 

Who do you work with?

We help anyone with collections or valued possessions they wish to sell, whether it’s individuals with a specific collection, families or individuals who may be downsizing, or entire estates. 

Where do you work?

We are able to work and consult anywhere that’s logistically possible. We are based in Brooklyn, NY and Jacob has family bases in St. Louis and Chicago. 

What do you charge?

An initial in-person or online consultation and assessment is always free. Typically, we work on a sliding-scale commission that varies depending on the total value of the items we’re seeking to sell as well as the specific work required to sell them. In certain cases, we may be able to buy a collection outright.

What services does your commission include?

We handle the research, value estimates, professional photography of items for sale, writing of sale copy, listing on multiple platforms, managing inquiries from buyers, collecting revenues from sales and all shipping/pickup logistics. We can also coordinate communications and logistics with a specialized dealer or auction house for specialized, high-value items. 

What types of items do you deal with?

If there’s something that someone thought was unique and special, we’re always curious to look into its value. While certain things can fall out of vogue, there is a potential market for everything. 

We’ve dealt with musical instruments, vinyl record collections, collectable and antique toys, sports memorabilia, stereo equipment and electronics, photography equipment, books, paintings, jewelry, comics, quilts and textiles, even doll house furniture.

What do you do with things that can’t be sold?

Even when items have little sale value, they can still do good in the right hands. We can help research and coordinate donations to deserving local organizations. With larger-scale projects, we offer some complimentary assistance in directing you to the right organizations and resources. With projects that become more about donations than sales, we can also work on an hourly consultation rate. 

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. We are a registered and licensed LLC in the state of New York and carry commercial liability insurance that covers your safety, your personal property and your home.

How do we get started?

Please contact us by phone or email and we can set up a complimentary on-site or virtual assessment of what you are looking to sell. After doing some initial research, we will provide you with a proposal that includes a timeline and commission rate.