Locati Antiques

This review is long overdue. I have bought twice from Locati, viewed online, sight unseen of the antiques purchased, and been very pleased with the items. But equally as important as the pleasure of the beautiful pieces purchased, was the pleasant and professional manner by Melissa and Michael regarding the overall process. My questions about the items were answered promptly/ prior to the auctions, and then Melissa worked with me re/shipping, and/or pickup. Melissa helped me immensely when I showed up at the auction house on a Friday, with a broken down truck, and had to get a rental car, and leave the item to be picked up on Sunday.

She was super understanding and kind, and I will never forget it. Now I have another purchase, and I'm looking forward to receiving it. Again, when I called re/the condition report, both Michael and Melissa were available to talk with me and/or answer my emails, and very accommodating. They are excellent to deal with, and a pleasure.

Nice stuff very nice people I'll buy from them again, worth the trip from zionsville Indiana.

The best auction selections with great prices! Love the customer service here!

I had been looking for an ornately carved antique desk. I found one at Locati a month or so back. Melissa was very responsive to my email inquires and very helpful with finding a company to get the desk delivered to me in South Carolina.

Never a bad experience. Very helpful and Knowledgeable staff. Bid with confidence.

Very nice guy. Only one who offered a house call to see what I had to offer.

Helped find a new home for a unique antique Victorian chair. Needed to find someone who would appreciate it. Excellent service from start to end. The process was clearly expained. Pictures showed the chair in all positions for viewers to see. Final payment made as promised. Sellers need to understand that this is an auction, so final values depend on buyers. Highly recommend for those needing to sell special items.

A recent transaction seemed to point to an attitude to sell an item, without the consent of the seller before accepting a bid that was low. First they said the item was worth a nice amount, but suggested a very low starting bid. Since we balked, they raised the suggested starting amount, but did not mention that there was no reserve on the item. It sold at the starting bid and the seller was not contacted to see if it was an acceptable bid.

By the time they were questioned, it was too late, the item was already picked up. I guess if there was a positive side to this, the buyer got a real bargain. If you are told an item is worth XXX dollars, then why not suggest a relevant starting price? Asking what your bottom line is, is not a professional way to assist a seller on pricing an item. My next antique will go to eBay.

Have purchased multiple items over last few years. Quality items, Well-Run and Accurate Descriptions describe my experience with Locati Auctions.

This auction house charges you a "Buyer's Premium", as if it is somehow a great privilege that you are allowed to buy from them. Just think about it. Would you go into any other business and pay this. Go into any major or minor retailer. Pick say $1000.00 in merchandise. You get your sales slip and they want $1250.00 plus any applicable taxes. You show them the mistake and they tell you it is a "Buyer's Premium".

Would you pay it? Why pay it here? The hammer price is the same as the price in a retail shop. Why are you paying more? They do not have in-house shipping. Which is the least they can do with a buyer's premium bing charged and looking for out of area and international sales Just something to think about.