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Collectors, not haulers.
25 years buying at estate sales. We know real from reproduction and what's hot right now, so nothing good gets dumped in a box lot.
Cash buyouts
One fair offer for the whole lot, paid the same day. We pack it and haul it. And if a live sale would get you a lot more, we'll tell you that first.
Send Greg photos of your collectionOr call (213) 297-5609, whatever's easier.
How we sell a collection, in 45 seconds.
Your choice
Every collection is different. We'll tell you straight which path makes the most sense for yours.
Fastest
One fair offer for the whole collection. You get paid the same day, and you're done.
Best price
We sell piece by piece to 6,400+ followers, including dealers, designers, and serious collectors.
Best of both
We buy part of it outright and sell the rest live. Cash now, upside later.
All the ways we can help
A traditional sale at the home, fully staffed, priced, and run by us.
Piece by piece to 6,400+ bidders, with minimums you set.
One fair offer for everything, paid the same day.
Whatever is left gets hauled, donated, or recycled. The space is left clear.

Collector to collector
I've been on your side of the table for 25 years.
I know the difference between real and reproduction, what's hot right now, and who's hunting for exactly what you have. Your collection won't get dumped in a box lot.
And if the honest answer is "keep it," I'll tell you that too.
Why we're different
A typical buyer makes money by paying you less. We make money when your pieces sell well, so we're on the same side of the table.
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25 years buying at estate sales. We know real from reproduction and what's hot right now, so nothing good gets dumped in a box lot.
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Every piece goes in front of 6,400+ followers bidding live, including dealers, designers, and serious collectors. Not just the local Saturday crowd.
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Set a minimum on anything, hold back what you want to keep, and get a detailed statement showing every piece and what it sold for.
What we look for
Most cash buyers make their money by paying you less. We'll tell you if a live sale would put more in your pocket, even if that means no buyout today.
We also sell
How it works
Upload a few shots of the shelves or boxes. That's plenty to start.
He tells you what he sees and what it's likely worth to the right buyer.
Buyout, live sale, or a mix. No pressure either way.
Same day on a buyout. Within days on a live sale, with a detailed statement of every piece.
Questions collectors ask
No. Most collectors start with part of it. We'd rather sell in phases, so we have time to build the right audience and find the right buyers for your best pieces.
Then we say so. If a piece might be worth real money and we're not certain, we take it to a specialist for a proper appraisal. You'll see that cost in your plan before anything happens, and it comes out of the sale.
Reproductions have buyers too. We'll tell you privately what we find, then sell every piece as exactly what it is.
Usually right after we see photos or walk through in person. Accept it and you're paid the same day.
Any size. One shelf or a whole garage, send a photo and we'll take a look. Bigger collections open up more options, like a dedicated live sale or a same day buyout for everything.
On a live sale, bidders compete for every piece, so the market sets the price instead of a lowball offer. You can set a minimum on anything. For big single category collections, we can team up with a top seller who specializes in that category to get it in front of the right buyers. Qualifying pieces that don't sell keep selling in our online shop after the sale.
Every collection starts with a free written plan. Standout pieces can go to our Catalog Sale or a specialist partner in your category, the solid middle sells at our live auction nights, and the bulk can sell in lots or as a buyout. You don't have to sell it all at once: we often sell in phases. We'll tell you straight which makes sense for yours.
No upfront fees. Our fee depends on what your collection needs, it's written in your free plan before anything happens, and it comes out of the sale. On a live sale, you keep the larger share of what sells.
Buyouts are paid the same day. Live sales pay within days, with a statement showing every piece and what it sold for.
Every sale is recorded in a system built for it, so nothing depends on memory or paper. You get an itemized statement of every piece and what it sold for, so there is no guessing and no missing money. If you'd like to know exactly how it works, just ask.
No. We come to you anywhere from San Diego to LA to Palm Springs. We pack it and haul it.
Then we'll tell you that too. A quick honest look costs you nothing, and you're never under any pressure.
Art and prints, jewelry and watches, sports and trading cards, coins and currency, sports memorabilia, mid century and designer pieces, antiques, Asian art, toys, and more. If people collect it, we probably know who wants it.
Send a few photos for a free Collection Plan. Every fee is in writing, and it comes out of the sale.
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No texting needed. Fill in three boxes and press send. Greg will get back to you personally.
Or email us at greg@socal-estates.com