Bidder Reviews for CELA Auctioneers (formerly known as California Estate Liquidators & Auctioneers) (35)
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ZofiaCamden, SC
Feb 26, 2024
RodneyRockwall, TX
May 21, 2023
Be sure to insure your won items. Pena Print arrived with broken glass and scratched print!
I have just wasted my hard earned money. When purchase arrived damaged, seller said he would accept a return. Did not, don't trust him, he lies, backed out of paying for the glass and I am stuck with scratched up print. What good is it? Be careful of this seller!
CELA Auctioneers (formerly known as California Estate Liquidators & Auctioneers)Jun 17, 2023
Stay away from him if you are an auctioneer. Looking for cheap stuff to resell but once he realizes that he made a bad choice, breaks the glass and then wants a refund.
AmyBurbank, CA
Apr 23, 2023
Great experience
I had a very good experience with CELA and would definitely bid again. They responded to my question about local pickup before the auction and were very friendly during pickup. It went very smooth.
CELA Auctioneers (formerly known as California Estate Liquidators & Auctioneers)Apr 23, 2023
Thank you so much for your review. We love knowing that our customers are satisfied with their purchases. Enjoy them!
MilaLos Angeles, CA
Jan 02, 2023
great service, immaculate item
Great auction house. Items described well. Highly recommended for all buyers
GregCataula, GA
Jan 01, 2023
Great experience!
Great experience! Great shipping company also.
California Estates Liquidator & AuctioneerJan 01, 2023
I wish all I have many buyers like you. The communication process was excellent and this allowed us both to be content.
RicardoPasadena, CA
Mar 22, 2022
Quality merchandise, Excellent service!
Items as described and very flexible in shipping arrangements.
California Estates Liquidator & AuctioneerJan 01, 2023
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with you but this was because of you! Communication was the key and you deserve an A +.
MihaiThousand Oaks, CA
Mar 13, 2022
Excellent service, very pleasant experience
Excellent service, good and fast communication, overall a very pleasant experience
MarkLos Angeles, CA
Mar 10, 2022
A Unique Experience
Adrian who owns California Estates is unlike any auction house owner I have ever met. Very friendly and willing almost to do anything to please the buyer. My son and I drove to his place of business to pick up the bookcase, which was in stunning condition, and he was very helpful. California Estates Liquidator & Auctioneer is a business you can trust. I just wish there were more Adrians in the world.
EricSausalito, CA
Mar 07, 2022
In my recent review, I found fault with the way the auctioneer had described his items. Upon now having communicated with the auction house directly, my confusion has been clarified and I am well-satisfied with the result. I am appreciative of their working with me to resolve this matter and I look forward to any future auctions held by California Estates Liquidators and Auctioneers.
California Estates Liquidator & AuctioneerMar 07, 2022
Could you please be more specific? Did you contact us prior to writing the review and try to refund the item (s)? This feedback it to generalized in order for us to reply in a batter way. We believe that is unfair and unprofessional to leave negative feedback without contacting us and trying to resolve the issue in a professional manner.
RonPort Huron, MI
Mar 05, 2022
EveStaten Island, NY
Mar 04, 2022
Adrian Danescu is an outstanding auction house owner
Adrian Danescu-the principal owner of California Estates-is both professional and generous every step of the way with information, provenance and timely shipping.
MaureenPasadena, CA
Feb 24, 2022
Amazingly Wonderful!!
Adrian is incredibly knowledgeable, beyond helpful, has a wonderful selection of art and antiques and is the most accomodating auctioneer imaginable. I sincerely hope to do business again and again. Many thanks!
JillStudio City, CA
Feb 20, 2022
maryClarkdale, AZ
Nov 07, 2021
ArlynAPO, AE
Nov 07, 2021
Will certainly use this auctioneer again.
The auctioneer responded to my questions and was very easy to work with. He is very intelligent, knows his antiques, and was just a pleasure to deal with. Thank you for your assistance.
ScottNaugatuck, CT
Jul 27, 2021
The Wow Experience!
All I can say is WOW! They responded quickly to questions and the book was better than I thought it would be after wanting one of these since the 80's. I will look forward to what they offer in the future and once again I cant say how impressed I was with them. A + + + +
SonjaPennington, NJ
Jul 23, 2021
LysaTorrance, CA
Jul 12, 2021
Easy Peasy!!
Such a wonderful purchase, very communicative, professional and friendly! My purchase was a perfect transaction and I LOVE my book! Thank you California Estates Liquidator & Auctioneer, I’ll be following for sure!!
JulieLos Angeles, CA
Apr 20, 2021
Professional, Responsive, & Great Quality
I had a great experience with California Estates Liquidator & Auctioneer. They were very responsive with any questions that I had and very professional. I loved their selection and look forward to purchasing from them again.
KennethSomis, CA
Apr 20, 2021
great auction
very responsive in getting your questions asked and working with you, very professional.
MarcellaStudio City, CA
Apr 20, 2021
GUYSmithfield, RI
Apr 18, 2021
BAD SHIPPING AND HANDLING POLICY
I WAS TOLD MY ITEMS WERE SHIPPED ON APRIL 9 2021.. IT IS NOW THE 18TH, AND STILL NO MERCHANDISE. AND, I CAN'T BELIEVE THE SHIPPING IS TWICE AS MUCH AS THE ITEMS. I THINK THE HANDLING CHARGES ARE WAY TO HIGH. MOST PLACES HAVE AN IDEA OF WHAT THE SHIPPING CHARGES ARE, I THINK YOUR PEOPLE ARE MAKING A BIG PROFIT ON THE HANDLING.
California Estates Liquidator & AuctioneerApr 19, 2021
We have clearly stated that we do have items consigned with our customers who are responsible for shipping, We also sent to all approved bidders three days in a row that is before the auction started, direct messages from LiveAuctioneers letting them know that once they pay for the item won, they will be contacted for the cost of shipping, It is unfortunate that people do not read the messages sent via Liveauctioneers for 3 days in a row nor di they read our Terms & Conditions for shipping.
ProkopiosLas Vegas, NV
Apr 18, 2021
Company sells items not in their care and control and custody
Bid and won the above item. Had to call and email several times to see why it wasn't being shipped. Owner advised that he doesn't have warehouse space so he doesn't have the items he sells but he allows the owners to ship after payment is received by bidders. After several calls auctioneer advised that the item I won was lost or stolen and offered to refund my money. The owner of the item also called me and advised the same and asked me to give him a day to check his cameras to see where the item went and that he would personally call me back with the results. That never happened and I received a refund. I asked for a police report to be filed and I was told by the auctioneer that he was too upset and he had lost too much money to waste anymore time. I guess its a waste of time to him to do his job considering that by law the item lost or stolen was purchased by me and that would make it legally mine. No offer was made to reimburse my money lost for reselling the item. Only good thing I can say about this auction house is that he refunded my purchase money immediately. Other than that buyer be aware as they are by far the worse company so far that I have done business with through Live Auctioneers, who will listen to your complaints but wont do absolutely nothing to resolve them.
California Estates Liquidator & AuctioneerApr 19, 2021
We have clearly stated that we do have items consigned with our customers who are responsible for shipping, We also sent to all approved bidders three days in a row that is before the auction started, direct messages from LiveAuctioneers letting them know that once they pay for the item won, they will be contacted for the cost of shipping, In this case, we agree with the Buyer who was told by the consigner that the veste was stollen from them upon the auction completion. We do take responsibility for the situation and we decided not to consign items with the clients anymore.
AndrewAllen, TX
Apr 18, 2021
ElisabethChicago, IL
Mar 22, 2020
I am very pleased with the entire process
I won the item I wanted, which was not too expensive and arrived in a kind of packaging almost too good for it (but better safe than sorry!).
GabrielleSetauket, NY
Mar 20, 2020
LindaPSL, FL
Mar 19, 2020
Adrian takes personal care to meet your needs
Adrian goes above and beyond to achieve results and is just so very responsive. I'll look for his auctions as I know I'll get the personal care that so many won't bother to give.
DavidGilbert, AZ
Mar 18, 2020
Exactly as advertised!
Product was exactly as advertised. Service was excellent. Print arrived packaged professionally and unharmed. I would buy from them again!
DavidChino, CA
Mar 18, 2020
DavidThree Forks, MT
Mar 18, 2020
RogerPiopolis, CA
Mar 15, 2020
SamBryn Mawr, PA
Mar 15, 2020
Honest & professional
great communication, attention to detail, quick shipment, fair dealing-A pleasure!
Anonymous
Apr 12, 2016
Wrong merchandise sent, he ignored multiple emails. Only until I posted that he was a rip off on his Facebook page did he contact me. I would like to send you a copy of all his correspondence so you can judge how unprofessional he is. I have bought a couple things from your auction site and never had a problem. Feel free to call me ********** cell call after 3 pm I am usually in the OR
California Estates Liquidators & AuctioneersFeb 11, 2020
This person received my mistake during shipping a more expensive lighter. We tried to explain that she can keep the one she received because of our mistake but she refused. We sent her the lighter she won but she insisted in getting her money back otherwise, she will leave negative feedback.
Anonymous
Apr 11, 2016
The Auction House sent two emails over Easter Week becoming more agitated that I didn't respond. Then the shipping info was impossible. I was very angry with them and then the auction house sent the item themselves.
Anonymous
Apr 11, 2016
A great auction house and a great support to me in buying an item and getting shipped over to another continent! Truly great and dedicated team!
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