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March 2024 by Justin Galczynski
I felt the need to jump in here due to some of these reviews. Bidding process and shipping, etc is very clearly outlined. Unfortunately, people think their items are going to sell for what they paid for them. That never happens at an auction unless it is a rare item. When someone sends items to auction (especially out of an estate) you do it for the ease of removal and to get something instead of disposing. People need to be realistic and remember that the auction house can do absolutely nothing about how much your items sell for. Estimates mean nothing - the market decided the value. And, 9 times out of 10, your items are not worth anything to the market.Also MAJOR plus is that they have IN HOUSE SHIPPING - in today's auction world, that is a rare luxury for buyers and a major bonus for bidding here!
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November 2023 by Thomas Barton
Our family used to consign to this auction house all the time but more recently, they are selling items for pennies on the dollar. One other local auction house said Direct has become a "garbage" sale. Consignors are not getting what items are worth and as a buyer, there are many issues with the items they sell. My daughter has bought "tiffany" and jewelry from here, and they turned out fake. She gave me a gift from this auction that was advertised as an original bronze. Turned out to be a fake. Took it to another local auction house who guessed that it was bought at Direct auction. We are staying away...
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September 2023 by Gerald Ciesla
Best place to buy nice furniture and art work
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July 2023 by Frank Miller
Not the auction house for a consignor or a buyer--or maybe just for a buyer. Our consignments, though given to the auction house approx a month prior to the auction, didn't get listed until the day before the auction date! Then, the items were awfully undervalued in their description, leading to an unbelievably low sale price-we bought the items for around 5K and was sold for a few hundred dollars only! Compare to other local auction homes, that achieve a lot higher prices. I actually purchased a lot at direct for a few hundred dollars (grossly undervalued in the description) that I later sold at another auction house for several thousand dollars.
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July 2023 by Adaire B
I was lucky enough to win an auction that this company listed.The condition was excellent, shipping was quick, and it was very carefully packed.I highly recommend this auction house ?
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June 2023 by Mark Tower
We didn't stay for an auction so we don't know how that goes, but it's a fairly organized mess and if you're into that kind of thing, this is the place for you.
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June 2023 by doug
I love DAG. Great auctions, nice people. They take my money so easily but im always happy.
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May 2023 by S.J. McConner, Jr.
Great selection of antique estate furniture and office supplies in the area. Super reasonable prices and haggling is always allowed for the wise consumer.
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April 2023 by Noreen Edwards
So many great deals on auction items. Great place to sell your stuff too. Though you never get as much as you think it's worth
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March 2023 by Chen S.
They are awesome!! Very friendly and always have interesting stuff. We have bought at 3 auctions with them and are very happy each time!
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February 2023 by Ashraf Hussain
Great place for good antiques.
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January 2023 by Sheila C.
I have mixed feelings about this facility. They have been in the Chicago area since 1962 and their method of selling has probably not changed much over the years.Their website, directauction.com, appears to be still using an original design from when .coms were created. Information, "upcoming auctions for Nov. 2022" are 2 months late for Jan. 2023, so I have concerns about the accuracy of the information. As you read through the rules, there are a lot of expensive, "premiums" on both sides of the gabble, seller and buyer. I realize they need to make a profit but some of the premiums are the highest I have ever seen. Read this section carefully.I stopped in to pick up a purchase for a friend and the woman in front of my was extremely agitated because they could not find her pre-paid merchandise. The cashier she was working with was extremely dismissive for a situation that was obviously there faulty.The other side of this conversation is they have some amazing and singular items. I highly recommend you go to the building and see the merchandise because as I said earlier, their website is "old school". However they have very specific rules about when sale items can be viewed so read or call to be sure.My best suggest, proceed with caution. Don't expect a lot and you might be pleasantly surprised.
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October 2022 by Richard Hendrix
Good place to pick up good deals.
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August 2022 by Beth Klobuchar-Mendez
We love this place! Lots of treasures!
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July 2022 by Baskets
Great items featured this week !Won one item paid and picked it up , very convenient parking and great people working here, 5 star experience, thanks
