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• GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals

  5.0

  Patrick was/is amazing. Super personable and professional. He took the time to explain everything to us step-by-step. I highly recommend him and we will be back to see him again. Thank you so much for everything 😀

  Madeleine E.
• Penny and Pig Estate Sales

  5.0

  Penny & Pig Estates Sales was a Godsend! My late brother was an extreme hoarder. I had spent weekends over the past year clearing the house and sorting his stuff and our late parents' valuables. They had resided in the house since the mid-1970s and there were a lot of family belongings to dispose of. By March I was ready to bring in estate sales company. The person recommended by my realtor is located in the San Fernando Valley and by speaking to her, I could sense that she really wasn't interested in making the long treks to the San Gabriel Valley to conduct a sale. She also was negative regarding the items I had to sell. Discouraged, I spent a few days researching other estate sellers. Based on the good reviews and their proximity in the SGV, I settled on Penny & Pig. Taking my initial call, owner Penny Katz was very receptive to my description of the estate. She came out to the house the very next day. We spent at least an hour going over what I had sorted as well as the furnishings and clothes closets. She was very honest in a tactful way, recognizing the sentimental value of the property and the belongings. She told me what she could sell and what should be donated. She also has an an excellent sense of humor, which I appreciate. I felt confident that she would do right by me. Having agreed to proceed, she scheduled the sale for the Friday and Saturday of Easter weekend. 10 days before, she sent her crew in to begin arranging the house for the sale. Meanwhile, Rafael, her transport guy, went over with Penny and me to sort through a storage unit of my late father in-law's furnishings. Penny was able then and there to determine what to sell at the estate sale and what to donate to charity. The storage unit was cleared that day. On the Monday, Wednesday and Thursday before the estate sale, Penny and her crew returned to my brother's house to continue the preparation and pricing for the event. Personal items that they found during their organization went into bathrooms (bathrooms are kept off-limits to estate sale customers). The crew was also able to find many mementos that had either been feared lost or forgotten and were safely put aside. Penny advertised the estate sale widely and it paid off handsomely. Over the course of the Friday and Saturday, Penny estimated that she had up to 400 people attend the estate sale. People bought vintage cameras, antiques and antique furnishings, jewelry, books, magazines, clothing, housewares, gardening equipment, etc. - even a car! After I went through the remaining items, Penny arranged for a charity to come in and take what they wanted. The charity gave us a receipt for charitable tax deductions. Once they were gone, Penny's crew proceeded to clear out the house, an all-day job. By the time they were finished, the house was vacant. Shortly thereafter, Penny sent me a handsome check for the sale, minus a standard commission fee and a very reasonable charge for cleaning out the house. Their efficiency made it possible for me to not only list the house for sale less than a week after the estate sale, but for the realtor to stage an Open House. Four days later, the house was sold. Had you asked me in March if this was at all possible, I would have said, "No way!" My thanks to Penny and her crew for everythingshow more

  Jerry B.
• Hopkins & Co

  5.0

  I love the fact the owner is old school in how he likes to explain exactly what he's doing and likes to educate his customer on the history of their items. His approach to customer service goes a long way to making the customer feel they won't be taken advantage of.

  sue h.
• Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers

  5.0

  The people there are well trained. They are responsive and helpful. They gave me a really good estimate compared to the final outcome. They are easy to work with. They called me in between to let me know what was going on.

  Arthur R.
• Pick Up The Pieces

  5.0

  My experience was absolutely wonderful. My neighbor had recommended Pick Up The Pieces since she is an avid Hummel collector and has had several pieces restored in the past (she showed me the items that had been broken and I could not tell them from brand new). I brought my items in for an estimate. The customer service staff was familiar with Lladro as well as Royal Doulton. They were patient and understanding given that I was fit to be tied having 2 of my favorite collectibles damaged by some clumsy movers. They gave me an estimate of $775.00 for both ($350 for the Lladro and $425 for the Royal Doulton Vase). They told me it would take 6-8 weeks because they would need to make the missing pieces by hand. Fortunately the mover's insurance covered the entire cost. 1 month later I received a call from the company that my pieces were ready for pick up. When they handed me my 2 pieces, I really could not believe my eyes..... the Lladro was as perfect as the day my husband had given it to me, I was unable to tell where it had been originally damages and the flowers looked perfect....the Royal Doulton was just as amazing given that there were many small pieces missing with intricate hand painted designs that had to be duplicated from my photos of the vase. These people really are some of the most gifted artist and their work is really miraculous. I really appreciate what they did for me and would recommend their services to everyoneshow more

  Susan V.
• GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals

  5.0

  Patrick is very professional. He will explain how the jewelry is rated. What I liked is he will do the appraisal while you wait. Other places want you to leave your jewelry with them for several days.

  SUE C.
• GemSecure Jewelry Appraisals

  5.0

  Patrick was extremely professional. He responded to my request for an appointment within a few hours- with several appointment availability date options, his fees, details of the appraisal process, his appraisal samples, types of appraisals that he offers, his credentials and qualifications, testimonials and reviews etc.. After confirmation of my appointment he also supplied me with detailed driving directions- his office is very easy to get to with free parking! The appraisal was done in front of me and while he was doing so he explained everything so i could follow along in the process. Patrick was extremely knowledgeable and kind- I received a detailed packet in the mail a few days following my appointment- with an additional copy for my insurance company. I will definitely go to him in the future and will be sure to recommend him to my friends and familyshow more

  Amanda B.
• Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers

  5.0

  Very professional and knowledgeable service; will go back to next time I need an appraisal or interested in making a jewelry purchase.

  Timothy G.
• LYNN'S JEWELRY STUDIO

  5.0

  They were very professional and did a very good job. I inherited some jewelry and had to have it appraised for insurance. I like them and am happy with their service.

  Ellen K.
• American International Gemologists

  5.0

  Norman and Sandy were very professional. They knew what I needed and and included me in every step.

  mark p.