Treasures Estate Sales

I have to agree with the majority of unhappy shoppers. May be one would be happy if used this company to sell things, but if you want to buy from them?! Heck NO! They are rude, unreasonably overpriced and conceited! They behave like the buyer owes them and they make you a favor of even talking to you. They do have great houses and things in them but the attitude and whole experience is really not worth it. Every time I see their sale coming up, I look the other way.

Wendy was amazing! She is I very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend anyone seeking to sell inherited items to contact Treasures Estate Sales.
I have a set of sterling silver I inherited from my grandmother. The appraised value (for replacement or insurance purposes only) was quite high.
I filled out the form on the website and received a prompt call from Wendy. She asked my to send pictures and an inventory of the items, which I did. She called me back the next day (a Saturday), and we had a long discussion about sterling silver, it’s sentimental value, possible value at a sale, on-​line, ebay, and it’s actual silver content value (if it were melted).
Wendy was honest with me, and explained to me that the particular set I had was not something that would sell for much money (it is very plain), and that, indeed, if someone offered to purchase it from me, it would probably be for it’s melted value, which they would offer me less for so they could make a few bucks.
Wendy was very kind and wanted to make sure I understood how the market worked. She was concerned that I might be taken advantage of, and gave me good information. Ultimately, my decision is to hold onto the silver set and see how things go in the future.
Thanks, Wendy!

Treasures Estate Concierge Service is AMAZING. I would recommend it to anyone who needs to empty out a relative’s home. When my parents died within 10 months of each other, it was my job to empty their home of nearly 50 years. Wendy and her crew came to my rescue and emptied and completely cleaned the 2800 square foot home in ONE DAY! It was truly astounding how much her crew of 13 accomplished that day.
We donated all the usable possessions; all the hazardous waste and other trash was properly disposed of by the Treasures crew. A few weeks later, my brother and I got the most amazing inventory and appraisal of our parents’ possessions that we can now use to write off the donation on our taxes. This is the book that a previous reviewer referred to: it contains a very detailed listing of and fair market value for all the donated items, a photographic record of the larger and more valuable pieces, a «comparables» report AND all the necessary forms filled out and ready for the IRS.
Her service is not cheap but it is TOTALLY worth it. I only wish my mother had known about it; she worried so much about how much work it would be for me to do this job. Well, Mom, you’d be thrilled to know that Treasures made this job so painless for me.
The whole experience was a win-​win-​win situation: a worthy charity got some nice things to sell; my brother and I got a hefty write-​off, and the house was ready to be photographed for sale the very next day.
Wendy and her hardworking crew are truly treasures!

I came to Treasures Estate Sales after I had a horrible experience with another company. Wendy was upfront with the work that she was going to do for me. There was no issues and the home was left in the most pristine condition. The book she provided me was truly better than she had promised me. Even my accountant was impressed.
I would like to address some of the negative comments I read. When the other company handled the first estate sales which was opened to the public, I was surprised by the pushiness and rudeness of some of the shoppers. Selling an object that belonged to a relative at a discount price is not an easy task. It has sentimental value that cannot be so easily dismissed. It is not always the estate sales company that sets the price. In my case, there were some items that I would not allow the first estate sales company to sell under. The people who came in were themselves pushy and rude to them and me. So one responds in kind when attacked that way.
I have attended now other events held by Wendy. She is very keen on allowing only a number of shoppers at a time which is very important as a seller and a buyer.

Shoppers– If you don’t want to be treated like a dumb school kid by a couple grouchy school principal women, DO NOT GO to their sales! They will kick you out, if you somehow unknowingly unintentionally irk this above-​God-​lady. Just because their clients live in multimillion dollar houses, they must think they are above all of us and they can treat shoppers like S***. From my experiences, a few men working there are nice. But those women at the cash registers are rude and condescending.
Let alone, everything is overpriced.

Buyer beware! Make sure you know what you’re buying or you’ll pay $ 100 for a $ 10 item. The worst as far as knowledge.

Wendy and her team provide an unbelievable service to stressed-​out homeowners. She is a force to be reckoned with, and her team blows into your house and efficiently moves you out in record time. It’s a sight to see!

A seamless experience from start to finish. Wendy and her crew were simply the best. I used them for their concierge service and I felt like I was on the set of a production the way the entire show is run. Efficient, true to her word, and the absolute best at what she does.
They made what could have been a very stressful experience so easy. Leaving my house spotless when it was all done. Their crew was so friendly, willing to do just about anything. They took the utmost of care in handling all of my belongings. Helped donate so many of my things to two wonderful charities.
Downsizing and simplifying my life was the right decision and so was using Treasures to help me in the process. Cannot recommend them enough!

I had an outstanding experience with Wendy and her team. I needed to clear out my grandmother’s home after she died. It was filled with 100 years of stuff. Some valuable, most not. But, to me, it all seemed valuable because of the emotional attachment. Wendy helped me make sense of everything and worked patiently with me. She knows her stuff! Rather than holding an estate sale, Wendy’s crew photographed, itemized, cataloged, cleaned, and emptied the house. Wendy also took special care to find just the right home for a particular piece that had great meaning to my grandparents and to me. I couldn’t be more pleased with the service Treasure Estate Sales provided.

My mother died and I was faced with the task of selling the house and disposing of her possessions. I contacted Wendy of Treasure Estate Sales. She was a pleasure to work with. She suggested that rather than have an estate sale I pay her to remove all of the belongings, appraise them, and donate them to a charity. She believed that the deduction I could get on my taxes would be more than I could get by having an estate sale. She said that an estate sale would not be productive due to the limited street parking available. I took her advice, not sure if the tax deduction of the fair market value value would in fact cover her fees. Wendy’s team cleaned out the entire house and the garden. They even removed some difficult built in furniture which the buyer wanted out. They left the house broom clean and ready for the new buyer. I was quite impressed with the amount of work they did. Then they photographed all of the goods that were worth appraising, established their fair market value through analysis of comparable sales, and provided me with an extensive notebook documenting the entire appraisal. It turns out that the tax deduction more than covered their cost, and then some. Since I live out of state, they did all of the work without supervision. I would use them again without question.

After the kids moved out, we sold the valley home and moved to the beach where we had no room for more than ½ our furniture and personal property accumulated over the past 25 years. Rather than put the the goods in storage, we decided to donate the lot. Knowing the IRS would not allow donation deductions above a minimal amount without proper receipts and documentation, our accountant highly recommended Treasures Estate Sales to sort though property, organize it, appraise it and document it in a manner compliant with IRS regulations. To our delight, the Treasure staff made the entire process easy and painless. We also felt the appraised value of the donated goods was on point and extremely fair. The inventory booklet of the donated property was masterfully organized and I have all the confidence our deduction will not be challenged though the donated amount is quite significant. Wendy, your services are spectacular and I would highly recommend anyone looking for the same service.
Bob T.

I have made several purchases including a vehicle at Treasure Estates Sales and it was always a smooth transaction. The staff has always been professional and on top of the game. They are strictly business and will go over and beyond to seal the deal! Emails of upcoming estate sales is a plus for me and the site provides detailed photos– thanks to the photographer ;) I always shop at their sales and will continue to do so. keep it up Treasure Estates Sales Team! Proud shopper! :)

We used their service to donate furniture and other items for our 6600 square foot house to charity. They were AMAZING! Wendy and Vance have an incredible crew. They were at our home for 3 days. The attentions to detail and every item was outstanding. They recorded, photographed, packed and loaded onto the trucks every item. For the occasional item we kept they wrapped and packed it and carried it to our car. As they were doing this a crew was cleaning evey nook and cranny of the house. They all worked so hard and they had fabulous attitudes. They were very aware of how stressful the process was and they were very considerate. I would highly reccommend this service to people making large donations
THANKS GUYS — we are still talking about how great it was to work with your team!

I would rather put no stars but I must say that some of the workers were very nice and informative. However the lady who is at the cashier table is a real b_​_​_​_​. She is arrogant, finishes people’s sentences and acts like she is the Queen. Several people left the estate sale I went to saying they would «never use this company for their relatives». And I agree. I even came back in and nicely informed the table of some items left on the ground outside. She waved her hand like royalty «dismissing» her servants and snapped at her workers.
I would never have this company used in any of my family and would not recommend them. I hope the owner realizes that that lady is losing them thousands of dollars of business.

I’ve been to several of these, and bought various items. The woman in charge is a bit self-​important which is kind of annoying. What really bugged me was that I paid more than $ 200 for a piece of furniture that later saw at TJ Maxx for $ 69. My own fault I guess– buyer beware. She does seem to work hard setting everything out and displaying it in an attractive way to get maximum dollars. That said, the pricing seems ridiculously high on most items. Maybe only go at the last minute of the sale and she’d haggle.

I look forward to the estate sales by Treasures more than any other LA estate sale company. It’s a hobby for me and my boyfriend, we love the history behind the items we collect. We had the pleasure of meeting the lovely owner on the last day of one of their sales. She and her staff were so friendly and knowledgeable of the antique pieces. Since it was the last day we scored some deals and they were more than happy to negotiate with us. One of their staff, a young gentlemen helped me with vintage clothing and bags. He was so courteous and patience. I can’t wait for the next sale! Thank you!

A friend and I make the rounds of estate sales every week. When we see that there is a «Treasures» estate sale, we know we are in for some great things and fair prices. Wendy and her team are super professional, helpful and really friendly.
They help you by carrying things to the front desk for you and loading items into your car. All with a smile. It always feels like we are back visiting with old friends when we arrive at the sales and it is always a fun and positive experience.
Great items, great prices, great people… you can’t go wrong!

Both my parents passed away within a few months of each other leaving behind heir 6 bedroom home. I called Wendy, the owner of Treasures Estate and she was very compassionate, realistic and professional. She helped to organize what the family would keep and what we would sell. Everything was itemized, cataloged and organized for the best presentation and sale. Her staff cleaned crystal and china so that everything sparkled. At no time did I feel that our privacy or memories would be jeopardized. While it was a bittersweet process to see our family home’s goods go up for sale, we were able to make it into a positive and profitable experience.
Here is why I recommend Treasures Estate Sales
It is often emotionally unrealistic to personally deal with divesting a loved one’s possessions. Once Treasures came on the scene they were kind, sincere and trustworthy.
Their clean-​up crew and sales staff were terrific! When the sale was over, all items that remained were taken away at the speed of light by their highly efficient and very strong helpers, to be donated to a charity of our choosing. The place was spotless and ready to go on the real estate market, presto-​everything was gone as if by magic.
Treasures Estate Sales many years of experience in this field has given them an upper hand when it comes to putting on an extremely popular and professional on-​going series of estate sales.
I fully recommend the work of the personnel at Treasures Estate Sales

Their purple company signs posted around the property means so much to most shoppers: «don’t shop here, we’ll be rude to you, we will yell at you and we price things way way too high to feed our many underpaid Mexican workers standing around, we will make deals with the dealers we like, are rude to other shoppers and get desperate at the end.»
These people are down right rude and inconsiderate to the customers. I have heard from so many other shoppers that they do exactly what I do: the moment I find out it is «treasures» running a sale, I lose interest and look elsewhere. My wife refuses to even look at the photos of any sales run by Succor or Treasures.

I frequently go to estate sales, when the sellers see you carrying an item around they normally will ask to hold your item at the cashiers table. They will ask your name and label your items with a tag. I should have known there was going to be a problem when they were confused when I gave them my husbands name, which is a very common name, the two women were confused as to the label they should use. I overheard them and I told them to use my name, which is not so common, so as to not confuse them. The one woman snapped at me because I spoke to her through the open window. «What? I can’t hear you!» I went up to the second woman and told her please put my items under my name, it is less common and not so confusing. As we looked around I picked up a few items and gave them to one of the workers to put with our other merchandise. We went upstairs and picked up two more items, the worker upstairs took my items down stairs and when she came up she had the tags of my other items with her. She apologized and said they made a mistake and gave my items to another customer with a name similar to mine. I was upset but didn’t raise my voice, another worker told me very condescending «mistakes happen!» They said they called the person they gave the items to and left a message. When I took their business card and told the owner «Wendy» that I would call her later, to see if the items were returned, she told me «no! Don’t call me! We’ll call you if she calls us back.»
I have never seen a staff be so rude and unprofessional to their customers. The homeowners would have been embarrassed to see how the customers were being treated. I was not even offered a courtesy discount on the items that were left, the woman that totaled my items actually almost over charged me $ 50.00. I had to correct her mistake. In all the years I’ve gone to estate sales, I have never experienced a more chaotic and unprofessional operation. The person in charge of overseeing this one clearly lacked even the basic abilities to manage more than 2 or 3 workers/​assistants at a time. It was evident by the lack of care or concern when labeling and separating customer purchases. When even the most basic of customer care objectives can’t be provided, it speaks volumes of the inept abilities of the person overseeing the sale. My advice to anyone seeking an «estate sale» company to hire, I would advise to steer clear of this one. Unless it doesn’t bother you to hire unprofessional, rude and obnoxious people in your home.