Estate Auctions in San Diego

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How We Use Auctions

Some pieces do better at auction than at an on-site sale. When we find them while working on an estate, we offer them to a much wider pool of buyers: collectors across the country and overseas who are looking for exactly that kind of piece.

It starts with a free consultation at the home, by appointment. Call (619) 316-3857 and we'll tell you which pieces are good candidates for auction and which are better sold another way.

From Your Home to the Auction

Free consultation

We visit the home by appointment and look through the estate with you.

We pick the right venue

We tell you which pieces should go to auction, and where each one will do best.

We catalog and sell

We photograph, describe and list each piece, then run the auction.

You see the results

When the auction closes, you see what each piece sold for.

Pieces That Do Best at Auction

• Fine Art - Paintings, prints, lithographs and sculpture.
• Asian Antiques - Chinese porcelain, jade, silk textiles and Japanese prints.
• Jewelry and Watches - Estate jewelry, gold and designer watches.
• Coins and Stamps - Single coins, sets and whole collections.
• Sports Memorabilia - Cards, signed pieces and collections.
• Antiques and Collectibles - Decorative arts, vintage audio, instruments and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which items do better at auction than at an estate sale?

Pieces with a collector following usually do: fine art, Asian antiques, jewelry and watches, coins, stamps, sports memorabilia and other collectibles. An auction puts them in front of buyers who are looking for exactly that kind of piece.

Where do you hold your auctions?

We run monthly online auctions on eBay and catalog auctions on LiveAuctioneers. When a piece is better suited to a specialist sale, we consign it to an auction house.

Can I use auctions along with an estate sale?

Yes. Many families do both. We sell the household contents at the estate sale and send the stronger pieces to auction, so each item goes where it will bring the most.

Do I need to ship anything or set up an account?

No. We handle the photos, descriptions, listings and the sale itself.

Is there a charge for the consultation?

No. The consultation is free, and there is no obligation.

Which areas do you cover?

All of San Diego County. Call (619) 316-3857 to set up a consultation.

Get Started Today

Contact San Diego Liquidation and Estate Services Inc. for a free, no-obligation estimate. Call (619) 316-3857 or request your free estimate. Same-day or next-day visits.