We've been planning on having windows in the guest cottage replaced for several years. We'd researched various firms and decided to at least get an estimate from Rick because he has a local business and the word of mouth around town is very good. We scheduled an appointment with Rick. He came out and spent quite a bit of time asking us questions about what we wanted and explaining a couple of different possible options. Then he looked at the windows we wanted to replace, taking careful measurements of them all, entering the results into the file he created for our job on his iPad. The cottage was built about 70 years ago. We appreciated that Rick noticed the soundness of the trim work ("you don't find wood like that any more"). He assured us his crew would be especially careful not to disturb the trim during the replacement. We scheduled a follow up appointment for the next week. Rick came back with several possible options at various price points. For example, double-hung windows are about 1/2 the price of casement. We wanted casement window on the wind-ward side of the cottage so we could keep them open a little during a rain storm. We went with double-hung elsewhere. Some of the windows are fairly close to the floor. Rick suggested using tempered glass as a safety measure in case there might ever be a child banging against them some day. It was something we hadn't thought of and were glad he brought up. The extra cost per window wasn't that much and well worth the peace of mind. On this visit Rick also had a cut-away of the vinyl claded window he recommended for our installation, explaining why he thought this was the best quality window for us and relating problems he'd seen with other brands. After he left, we thought it over for a few days, then called him to tell him what options we had decided on. A couple of days later he was back with a contract. I was impressed that even though he had taken careful measurements already, he remeasured to be sure he had it right. I only gave a B for punctuality. That's not quite fair. Rick was always right on time for his appointments and called to let us know he was on the way. The B is because it was a bit over a month before we could get the work done, and that was mainly because of time to get the custom sized windows made. I have to call the installation itself perfect, both inside and out. There's no damage to interior surfaces at all and Rick kept his promise about not disturbing the exterior trim. One other point to make is that Rick kept to the agreed upon price even though the crew ran into a snag that took more time. Some of the windows they were replacing were antique cast iron. They were lovely, but single pane and completely energy inefficient and didn't open properly so we were having them replaced. Getting them out without damaging them was a chore. It added a considerable amount to the time his team was here, yet he didn't try to adjust his fee at all. In short, we are extremely pleased. Rick and his crew did a great job for us at a very reasonable price. We recommend him highly and will definitely use him again when we replace some of the window in our main home.
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"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/central-square/crossroad-auction-house-reviews-5196184.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Dustless Hardwood Floor Refinishing","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"JOAN D."},"reviewBody":"We contracted with Ron to sand, stain and do 3 coats of poly on approximately 800 square feet of pine flooring in our home. We planned a vacation while the floors were being done. When we returned home, we were not happy with the color of the floors. They were way too light for our taste. We immediately called Ron late afternoon on a Saturday with our concerns and he showed up about an hour after our call. He immediately got to work re-sanding the floors, working very late into the night. He returned on Sunday to continue with the poly and finished the job on Monday. I could not be happier with the quality of the sanding and the final color of our floors. They look better than they did when we installed them over 20 years ago. Pine floors are very hard to sand due to the softness of the wood. Ron took the time to reset all of the antique square cut nails after each pass with the sander and it shows in the finished job. Obviously a miscommunication regarding the final color and it cost us a few days, but the end result was well worth it. Virtually dustless too! I would use them again in a heartbeat. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/syracuse/dustless-hardwood-floor-refinishing-reviews-6299772.htm"},"position":5},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"D R Whitney Jr Contracting","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Tami R."},"reviewBody":"They spent a few weeks repairing and replacing cement pylons and stabilizing everything including ao original flagstone fireplace. By the time they finished we were more than ready to see them go. The owner (senior) was talkative and the project seemed to be dragging along. Right after they left we noticed that an antique plow and well pump (outside) were broken and an original farm bin from inside was missing. We were not happy. But, to be fair, we recently had another company [which we completely trust] out to look at other repairs and asked them to check the foundation and they were very impressed with what Whitney had done for the foundation. They reported that everything was solid and there was no evidence of shifting. The only thing they could improve upon would be to add steel angle brackets to the pylons for a little extra insurance."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/baldwinsville/d-r-whitney-jr-contracting-reviews-6601066.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"JFJ Builders, Inc","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jill C."},"reviewBody":"JFJ Builders, Inc owner, Joe Johnson, responded to my call in a timely manner. His estimate was detailed and timely. He answered all phone calls I made promptly and courteously. During the construction, he kept me appraised of any changes that needed to be made as construction progressed and allowed me to have input on these decisions. His employees were all polite and friendly. My windows were open during this summer renovation and I never heard any foul language or offcolor jokes, though they did seem to enjoy friendly banter. The grounds were kept neat during construction and cleanup was always accomplished at the end of each workday. The end product was amazing and came well within my budget even though I added some items during construction. The work far exceeded my expectations as far as quality and timing. Mr. Johnson appears to use multiple vendors for his supplies, increasing quality and value priced materials. The final price came in at several thousand dollars below other extimates."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ny/auburn/jfj-builders%2C-inc-reviews-6345258.htm"},"position":7}]}
Antique And Jewelry Appraisal reviews from real Angi homeowners in Skaneateles, NY
Me and my husband were looking to refinance our home for cash back. Our mortgage company hired Hans. I can't put into words how disgusted we were by our appraisal in terms of comparable sales, overall "value," and the lack of concern for anything we attempted to show him. What an awful...
Jackie B.
5.0
01/2016
Rick and his team did a great job for us. We've been planning on having windows in the guest cottage replaced for several years. We'd researched various firms and decided to at least get an estimate from Rick because he has a local business and the word of mouth around town is very...
Jill C.
5.0
08/2013
I have never met an auctioneer ( and I interviewed several) who was so honest and had such integrity. From the time I first met Jim, through his and his crew, packing up and moving my belongings, and working hard to present and auction my antiques and collectables, I was impressed with him,...
Joan D.
5.0
05/2013
We contracted with Ron to sand, stain and do 3 coats of poly on approximately 800 square feet of pine flooring in our home. We planned a vacation while the floors were being done. When we returned home, we were not happy with the color of the floors. They were way too light for our taste. We...
Tami R.
4.0
08/2012
They spent a few weeks repairing and replacing cement pylons and stabilizing everything including ao original flagstone fireplace. By the time they finished we were more than ready to see them go. The owner (senior) was talkative and the project seemed to be dragging along. Right after they...
Jill C.
5.0
09/2011
JFJ Builders, Inc owner, Joe Johnson, responded to my call in a timely manner. His estimate was detailed and timely. He answered all phone calls I made promptly and courteously. During the construction, he kept me appraised of any changes that needed to be made as construction progressed and...
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Your full service, upscale shop. We offer professional appraisals on a variety of items such as jewelry or electronics. Remove the hassle of selling items on your own and get money now!
Your full service, upscale shop. We offer professional appraisals on a variety of items such as jewelry or electronics. Remove the hassle of selling items on your own and get money now!
Voted Art Voice's "Best Antique Shop" in "Best of Buffalo 2010" competition! Come visit one of Western New York's most beautiful shopping centers! Our lovely, 31,000 square foot facility, features hundreds of dealers from both locally and from miles around. Our wall-to-wall carpeted antique mall has hundreds of cabinets and booths, heating and air conditioning, free parking, and a security system. We are conveniently located in Orchard Park, New York, 5 miles south of Buffalo, 15 miles from the Peace Bridge and 50 miles from the Pennsylvania Border. We are open 7 days a week with convenient hours. We have many special events including Free Appraisal Days, Sales, and shows! Visit our calendar for specific dates and times of upcoming events.
Voted Art Voice's "Best Antique Shop" in "Best of Buffalo 2010" competition! Come visit one of Western New York's most beautiful shopping centers! Our lovely, 31,000 square foot facility, features hundreds of dealers from both locally and from miles around. Our wall-to-wall carpeted antique mall has hundreds of cabinets and booths, heating and air conditioning, free parking, and a security system. We are conveniently located in Orchard Park, New York, 5 miles south of Buffalo, 15 miles from the Peace Bridge and 50 miles from the Pennsylvania Border. We are open 7 days a week with convenient hours. We have many special events including Free Appraisal Days, Sales, and shows! Visit our calendar for specific dates and times of upcoming events.
The Antique Center of Syracuse is family owned and operated. We currently have a handful of employees that are all family. We are consistently running specials and promotions throughout our store. We also offer layaway and a payment plan for our valued customers.
The Antique Center of Syracuse is family owned and operated. We currently have a handful of employees that are all family. We are consistently running specials and promotions throughout our store. We also offer layaway and a payment plan for our valued customers.
Cazenovia Jewelry by Ralph Monforte's two locations - Towne Center in Fayetteville and Albany Street in Cazenovia - offer a beautiful selection of jewelry and fabulous customer service. We also offer free estimates, cleaning and inspections, watch repair and battery replacement, sizing, assembly and remounting, chain repair and bead restringing, gem setting for stones of all types, machine and hand engraving, appraisals, and custom jewelry design services.
Cazenovia Jewelry by Ralph Monforte's two locations - Towne Center in Fayetteville and Albany Street in Cazenovia - offer a beautiful selection of jewelry and fabulous customer service. We also offer free estimates, cleaning and inspections, watch repair and battery replacement, sizing, assembly and remounting, chain repair and bead restringing, gem setting for stones of all types, machine and hand engraving, appraisals, and custom jewelry design services.
Over 20 years in the antique and collectable business, extensive knowledge of fine furniture, musical instruments, artwork and general collectables. We have a large network of buyers to ensure top prices for your items.
Over 20 years in the antique and collectable business, extensive knowledge of fine furniture, musical instruments, artwork and general collectables. We have a large network of buyers to ensure top prices for your items.
GoldFellow® is a nationwide buyer of Gold, Silver, Platinum and Diamonds with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We have a reputation for honesty and superior customer service, having completed over 500,000 transactions. Our founder appeared on America's Money Class with Suze Orman to teach consumers how to sell gold. You can sell your unwanted gold to us using our free insured FedEx® service or by visiting one of our stores. For more information about our company or to find a location, visit our website at www.goldfellow.com. Come in and find out what your unwanted, old, broken and ugly gold jewelry is worth!
GoldFellow® is a nationwide buyer of Gold, Silver, Platinum and Diamonds with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. We have a reputation for honesty and superior customer service, having completed over 500,000 transactions. Our founder appeared on America's Money Class with Suze Orman to teach consumers how to sell gold. You can sell your unwanted gold to us using our free insured FedEx® service or by visiting one of our stores. For more information about our company or to find a location, visit our website at www.goldfellow.com. Come in and find out what your unwanted, old, broken and ugly gold jewelry is worth!
Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.
"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."
Laura C on February 2018
Uncompromising quality and integrity in all of your precious metals purchases and sales. Specializing in gold & silver bullion. Avoid gold and silver retailers selling you their inventory at high premiums! We pay top prices for jewelry, sterling, diamonds and watches! Fisher Precious Metals is a national gold and silver dealer. Listed as a national dealer with the United States Mint, Fisher Precious Metals is a trusted resource for gold and silver coins and bars. Established in 1995, the firm works with individuals on all issues related to buying and selling physical precious metals, storage, security, estate liquidation and long-term exit strategies. John Fisher, the President, is an ICTA Board Member and is approved by the State of Florida to teach Continuing Education courses on precious metals investing to CFP's, CPA's, attorneys and insurance professionals. In addition, John is a frequent guest on various financial radio broadcast programs. Fisher Precious Metals is an A+ rated Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau.
"It went great! We found Fisher Precious Metals on Angie's List, and after googling them, we found they had very positive reviews across the web. Although it was a 45 minute drive from our home, we felt it might be worth it, and it was. We made an appointment with John via email, arrived at 11:00, and spent just over an hour in his office. He evaluated the sterling silver set we had to sell and gave us what we felt was a very fair price. He'd given us an estimate on the value of the gold coins via email, and although the price of gold had fluctuated since he'd provided the quote, the final price was very, very close to the initial quote. We were happy to learn that they will also buy jewelry, as I have a few pieces I haven't worn in a very long time. We were very pleased with the entire experience and will definitely return to their company when we have gold or silver to sell, and we're happy to recommend them to our friends. One thing to keep in mind is that sterling silver sets are basically worth the price of the silver itself. We knew that going in, so we were not disappointed and, in fact, the price we received was a little higher than we'd expected."
When it comes to selling diamond jewelry, MJ Gabel expect clients to make an intelligent decision based on their personal objectives. MJ Gabel is a brick & mortar family owned business dedicated to their client’s satisfaction. The selling process we created is designed to educate you about your diamond jewelry, while seamlessly offering you an intelligent price. Our experience and unparalleled market knowledge allow you to make an empowered choice that is tailored to your needs. With direct access to over 5 Million buyers our process is incomparable, and we were the first to offer our clients options beyond just a cash offer. We offer direct jewelry buying, consignment and brokering, as well as auction environments to our clients to allow them to make the best decision for them. Let our jewelry expertise & networks be your advantage. We will walk parallel with you through the selling process and will ensure the process is a positive and transparent one. That is what sets MJ Gabel apart.
When it comes to selling diamond jewelry, MJ Gabel expect clients to make an intelligent decision based on their personal objectives. MJ Gabel is a brick & mortar family owned business dedicated to their client’s satisfaction. The selling process we created is designed to educate you about your diamond jewelry, while seamlessly offering you an intelligent price. Our experience and unparalleled market knowledge allow you to make an empowered choice that is tailored to your needs. With direct access to over 5 Million buyers our process is incomparable, and we were the first to offer our clients options beyond just a cash offer. We offer direct jewelry buying, consignment and brokering, as well as auction environments to our clients to allow them to make the best decision for them. Let our jewelry expertise & networks be your advantage. We will walk parallel with you through the selling process and will ensure the process is a positive and transparent one. That is what sets MJ Gabel apart.
Welch & Co Jewelers is a family owned business with an emphasis on service. We offer financing through Wells Fargo and offer a variety of financing options including some interest free options.
Welch & Co Jewelers is a family owned business with an emphasis on service. We offer financing through Wells Fargo and offer a variety of financing options including some interest free options.
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