Leonard Auction Inc
About us
Located in Addison, Illinois, Leonard Auction, Inc. is a Chicago area auction house and estate liquidation firm. We conduct a regular schedule of Antiques & Estates auctions and Coin & Currency auctions in addition to on-site Estate Sales and Certified Appraisals. Leonard Auction, Inc. is an accredited member of Better Business Bureau. We are a member of the Illinois State Auctioneers Association (ISAA), Illinois Numismatic Association (ILNA) and the Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA).
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
19 years of experience
Services we offer
& Rifles, Antique Appraisals, Antique Auctions, Antique Dealer, Coin & Currency Auctions, Collectible Auctions, Estate Auctions, Estate Liquidations, Estate Sales, Firearms, Gold & Silver Auctions, Guns, Jewelry Auctions, Moving Sales, Sterling Silver
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.79 Reviews
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Showing 1-9 of 9 reviews
Cindi P.
Jan 2017
John was extremely professional, punctual and quite accurate in his appraisal. He personally wrapped up the paperweight collection (hundreds of glass paperweights) in very short order. His staff kept me in the loop throughout the process and I was given access to the live auction through two websites. Listening to the auction was an enlightening experience and fun, although it took hours for the entire auction to be completed. I was quite happy with the results and the overall professionalism of Leonard Auction. Their 10% seller's commission was extremely reasonable considering everything that was done on my behalf. They definitely aim to please and I'd highly recommend Leonard Auction to anyone.
Mary Y.
Sep 2015
I consigned the coin collection to Leonard Auction. They provided the date and time the coins would be auctioned, the commission fee structure (very fair in my opinion) and an invitation to attend the auction. I was able to track the sale on their website and was extremely pleased with the auction results. Everything sold at or above the appraised estimate. Highly recommend this company.
Carolyn L.
Sep 2015
I needed an on-site appraisal of old books and media. Leonard was the utmost professional in all aspects. I was very happy with the results and would recommend and use Leonard Auctions again.
Joe H.
Jul 2014
It was a good experience with them. It was a very easy process. They made it very efficient and easy to work with. Price was excellent.
Sandra Q.
May 2014
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Response from Leonard Auction Inc
"We are sorry that our client was disappointed with our services. After checking our records, the client consigned two small tables to our July 21, 2013 auction. The tables were estimated to sell in the $80-100 range. Auctions are not always predictable and these tables sold for $40 which was less than our estimated range. We are typically within our estimate range approximately 65%-70% of the time with the remaining items selling for more or less than our estimate. As much was we try to be as accurate as possible, items do not always sell at auction for their estimated value. We feel that the items were accurately represented and photographed well (please see the catalog listing at [hyperlink removed]). We have not heard directly from the client but welcome all feedback as we always strive to improve our service."
Lynn T.
Mar 2014
Almost all of the items sold. John was prompt in answering questions because this was our first auction. We were very happy with the results.
H. S.
Sep 2013
It went very well. He explained all angles of how the appraisal is reached, was friendly and very professional.
Christianna R.
Jul 2013
I brought in 5/6 items for their free appraisal May 9th, 2013. Ann Hahn was helpful in going over each piece.
Three items were worth selling and Ms. Hahn gave me a range as to what the starting bid would be.
Their auction for the month was full so my items were listed in the June 21st sale. All items sold. Their commission was about 45.00 for all items. Will receive check in mail from them (pending).
The only and quot;negativeand quot; was that the comic books were not listed on the website as signed by all four artists and came with a certificate. I believe this would have garnered more interest. Also, they were listed as and quot;good condition, when these items were in original packaging and in pristine condition.
However, I was unable to sell the other 2 pieces on EBay and was almost going to donate them. Had I done so,
I would have been out 170.00! Another auction house asked for 50% commission on the Adee Dodge original.
It was a pleasant experience. I noticed that all guests who arrived to receive free appraisals were all treated with
respect, whether their goods were of value or not. Note: Their free appraisals are verbal, not written and they cannot accept vintage liquor or wine. It's a great alternative to sell items that are too large to wager on EBay. Perhaps It's a safer venue than going through Craigslist, where potential buyers come to your private home. .I would definitely sell through Leonard's Auction again. Time permitting Iwould love to attend one of their auctions-they are described as quite fun (via Yelp)
http://www.leonardauction.com/coin-auctions/schedule.php
Three items were worth selling and Ms. Hahn gave me a range as to what the starting bid would be.
Their auction for the month was full so my items were listed in the June 21st sale. All items sold. Their commission was about 45.00 for all items. Will receive check in mail from them (pending).
The only and quot;negativeand quot; was that the comic books were not listed on the website as signed by all four artists and came with a certificate. I believe this would have garnered more interest. Also, they were listed as and quot;good condition, when these items were in original packaging and in pristine condition.
However, I was unable to sell the other 2 pieces on EBay and was almost going to donate them. Had I done so,
I would have been out 170.00! Another auction house asked for 50% commission on the Adee Dodge original.
It was a pleasant experience. I noticed that all guests who arrived to receive free appraisals were all treated with
respect, whether their goods were of value or not. Note: Their free appraisals are verbal, not written and they cannot accept vintage liquor or wine. It's a great alternative to sell items that are too large to wager on EBay. Perhaps It's a safer venue than going through Craigslist, where potential buyers come to your private home. .I would definitely sell through Leonard's Auction again. Time permitting Iwould love to attend one of their auctions-they are described as quite fun (via Yelp)
http://www.leonardauction.com/coin-auctions/schedule.php
DAVID C.
Oct 2012
It went well. They provided an accurate estimate and did thorough work. They charged less than other auction houses as well.
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FAQ
Leonard Auction Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Leonard Auction Inc accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
No, Leonard Auction Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Leonard Auction Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Leonard Auction Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Leonard Auction Inc offers emergency services.
No, Leonard Auction Inc does not offer warranties.