O'Gallerie

They took all the stress out of my parents estate. Packed it up,sold it , sent me the checks. Done. Thank you.

Similar experience as the previous reviewer: poor customer service and rude people on the phone. Won't deal with them again.

EXTREMELY happy with O Gallerie! they are responsive, they are kind and the bidding was seamless. I will be purchasing more items from this house. We are so lucky to have them in Portland !!

In the last 5 years I have participated in many of O'Gallerie Day sales. They have always been courteous and helpful. They are one of my main sources for my reselling business. Thank You O'Gallerie

Fabulous audition house. Interior g offering, from South Sea Pearls to Persian rugs to original art work.
Auctioneer keeps the pace with charm and humor and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable.

I do NOT recommend anyone buying anything there. They are dealing dishonestly (if, technically, within the law).
I bought an item at auction that had a "critical" defect (i.e. the item we bought was defective enough to be rendered completely unusable). It wasn't just cosmetic or even a major defect (but still usable) - the item I bought was listed and implied as a functioning item when - in fact - it just wasn't. I only knew this when I received the item AFTER PAYING SHIPPING MYSELF.
I disputed the purchase and shipping with O'Gallerie to no avail. They kept on saying that all items sold "as

This company O'Gallerie is quite bad! I was charged too much for a couple of transactions, where I bought and sold through them. Best to stay away from them...

Purchased a "curio" revolver from these people. Contacted the owner regarding shipping. He indicated that they held an FFL, so I advised him to send the firearm via USPS Priority Flat Rate 2-3 day ($16.85 Medium Box with insurance). Hell, the post office even provides FREE boxes.
I then got a bill for more than $42for UPS GROUND (6 days!).
I contacted the owner again. Not ONLY did he apologize profusely and accept complete responsibility for the error, he also, without prompting, comped the ENTIRE cost of shipping that they had billed to demonstrate his sincerity!
Mistakes happen

As a company, O’Gallerie would seem to occupy a favorable business niche. In principle, it should be a valuable platform for matching both buyers and sellers of estate property, art, jewelry, furniture, firearms, antiques and unusual items of all types and kinds. After all, most major metropolitan areas feature one or more premier auction houses of just this sort.
However, I cannot recommend O’Gallerie. I reach this conclusion based on multiple personal observations, which I will detail below. Not wishing to be seen as promoting any alternative auction house or platform in particular, the

Over the years I have had multiple transactions with O'Gallerie. I only had one slip up where I was auto-registered online, then I accidentally registered in person and wound up buying under 2 different auction numbers. Regardless of my single error, they have been wonderful folks to work with: 5 stars all the way around -honorable and honest. They describe things accurately and fully, and I love the new online bidding. They do charge 20 percent buyers premium currently which seems high, but it is clearly posted and you know it when you are bidding so it doesn't come as a shock.

I have bought from and sold through O'gallerie for 27 years without any problems. My reply to all the whiners who thought they had a pot of gold and consigned it for auction and didn't get what they expected: Your property is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, if you don't want to take that risk you can pay extra for a reserve to be set, or take what you get. Not happy with what you bought? It's clearly stated that all items are sold as is, as found, and caveat emptor is the way to go. (This cuts both ways, if you find a stash of valuables in the dresser you bought

BUYERS AND SELLERS BEWARE! It is an absolute joke how incompetent this business is. I submitted an absentee bid for a lot in a recent auction which was received and confirmed by O'Gallerie. I check the results the next day and see the lot ended for 40% less than my max bid. Thinking I've won the lot I email asking for my invoice... A few days go by with no response and I call. I am then told that "Yeah we goofed" and no one even bothered to record my bid. No apology, no explanation. So not only did they screw me over by completely disregarding my CONFIRMED BID, but they also

Wow, a 16% fee for a buyer according to the previous reviewer. They are really taking it to the sellers too. I no longer have any trust in this organization.
I used them 4-5 times over the past few years and usually had good results. I usually dealt with Tom O' Grady. He provided me with an estimated auction value and a schedule of commission rates before I consigned so there are no surprises.
About a year ago I consigned a Rosewood Dining Table and 6 matching solid rosewood chairs; all in showroom condition. He gave me an estimate but ended up selling the entire set for $687 less a $200

I agree with the previous dissatisfied customer. this Owner is a Liar and cheat, totally dishonest.
they lost 10 boxes with fur coats Faberge eggs and other very expensive items from my wife's Grandparents home. They seem to be in cahoots with the company they use to pickup the items.
At first one of the workers remembered getting the boxes but lost them.
Then the owner said that they never got them.
I don't wish evil upon anyone, but I know that they will get their just deserts.
You are better off having your own Estate Sale. No matter what you earn, there will be a lot less anxiety

17% Buyer Fee. Ouch !!!!!
That's super high. Way too high.
Factor it in buyers
Wonder what they make off sellers.

If you live in Portland you are lucky to have this awesome resource available to you. I have found some amazing items over the years. Many at a very good value. There are a broad range of things, of different quality, and a range of conditions- I think an in-person review is always best. The online bidding is an awesome convenience feature, I can do it from my couch instead of heading down Couch.

Always remember that there is a commission on top of the sale price, and don't overbid. Wait until you really want something. I find that I do every 4-6 months, but I don't really need anything

I just received my statement for the furniture I consigned for auction. My share of the proceeds? ZERO. In fact, I still owe pickup fees. I'm so disappointed in this organization. I could have given the stuff away and got better results. It's really hurtful to think that items I carefully selected and cared for over the years would bring absolutely no return. Someone is enjoying them at my expense, certainly not the auction house's expense. It's win-win for them. You lose!

I am relatively new to O Gallerie. My husband and I have had such fun looking for pieces of art and have found several. Also jewelry.

We make a habit of previewing the items before we purchase. That way we avoid any surprises.

We had one issue that was resolved quickly and with complete graciousness.

I look forward to their next auction.

I find all the bad reviews for this auction house extremely hilarious. These people clearly do not know how auctions work. The best one was the one about the cabinet that was on its back when the buyer showed up (clearly with out previewing it prior to bidding) and then it was loaded into their truck on its back by the owner (aren't YOU the owner?) to hide the damage. Yeah right. Previewing is pretty important. Auction items are usually USED.
Nevertheless, this is an excellent auction house. I've been coming with my husband for years. We have won some pretty exciting pieces over the

We used to go to O'Gallerie frequently, and often purchased some nice items at reasonable prices. We stopped going when they began taking phone bids and online bids. It seemed unfair, to be polite about it, that we were being outbid by unseen and unknown bidders. To those who complain because they bought something without actually seeing it (online or phone bidders), and feel you were cheated, I want to remind you that that is a risk you take at an auction, not just bidding online, but even if you inspect the actual item. Auctions in general are a lesson in caveat emptor. Always best to go

This place is garbage! Everything is broken, chipped, or has fifth all over it! The employees don't treat the goods with any care! Would NEVER come back!

I have been bidding and consigning with O'galerie for over 6 years, My brother furnished his whole house with O'gallerie antiques.They have wonderful items, a great staff, and very good deals on jewelry and furniture.
i purchased two beautiful ruby rings from them and many decorative antique items, including my nicest brilliant cut glass vase. It is a lot of fun to go with friends to the live auction and bid from the gallery. It is tricky bidding on line so i would suggest going in person and looking at what you want to bid on. If you cant go to the auction you can can put an absentee

Online buyers beware!!! Photos are deceiving...The conditions are not well described at all. It's a no money back policy but that is even more reason to provide clear and untouched photos. I bought a coin that was dipped, shined and polished. Pretty much worth less than half of what I paid.

To make matters worse, I didn't realize I won it and they charged my credit card over $350 in late fees, restocking charges and lost commission. The coin was only $650. If they could charge my credit card the $350, they could have just taken the payment on the coin. That's the idea of

Great auction house full of fabulous items, and you'll probably find something that you can't live without! The curators are super knowledgeable, scholarly and friendly, which is a rare combination. The span of styles and eras they specialize in, throughout their auctions, is expansive and eclectic. Best auction house in the region, hands down.
And if you ever have collectibles, antiques that you need to sell, you will NOT be disappointed in what happens with this team. Two seasons ago, I had to sell my brother-in-law's collection of strange memorabilia and out of fashion

Well, I was shocked that this wonderful auction house did not have any Yelp reviews! Have to remedy that with this:

In my work and personal life I frequent auction houses, country sales, estate sales, thrift stores and anywhere you can find interesting old stuff. Some of it I keep, a vast majority of it I sell.

BUYERS: To me it's a testament to the quality of the items they take in for auction that everything I have bought I still have! We have a 1960s Honda Dream motorcycle (mega cool vintage bike), a great Smith & Wesson handgun, over 1 carat diamond earrings (what a buy), some