I am a small antiques dealer in Houston and attend many estate sales in Houston. My favorite estate sale company is Margie Beegle Sales because I always know exactly what to expect at their sales.. For two reasons ONE - they do an outstanding job of describing the sale, notifying buyers and showing pictures of the sale and TWO due to the efficient and organized way in which they ALWAYS run their sales nothing gets out of hand and everything is handled in a fair manner. Jennifer is a ""goddess"" at handling the frenzied crowds and buyers who due to excitement and competitiveness at the beginning of the sale can get carried away (myself being one of them!!). Without the clear cut organized manner in which their sales are conducted any sale can easily turn into mayhem with angry buyers and loss of sales. I NEVER have to worry about that with Jennifer at the helm...All that is expected of buyers is general politeness and conduct...hey I know its hard when we are on the hunt but come on folks....it's not that hard!!!
And from a seller's standpoint, because her sales are so well organized and run she gets plenty of repeat buyers....without buyers no sale is successful.... Margie's staff is very adept at pricing just right!!!! ...you never feel like they have over inflated the prices (which would lead me not to go) nor do you feel like they are on the buyers side. Things of real value are always clearly priced with Jennifer's appraisal knowledge and when she doesn't know she finds out (much to my dismay)!!!!!....it is always clear to me they represent the seller and are there to maximize profits for the seller...but at the same time if they don't sell the stuff they have maximized nothing and they know that!! Other estate sales I attend sometimes price the junk like its really something...Jen knows what she's doing and actually gets more money for junk than other sellers I deal with...
I love them all at Margie Beegle Sales....the jewelery ladies are fun, Travis is a hoot, all the staff is nice and business like and Jen heads it all up on site. I would and do refer this company to anyone who asks me ""who is the best estate sale company in town"" - I alway reply ""Margie Beegle Sales"".
Pros: Efficiently run/organized, well published pictures
Cons: Lots of buyers!!!
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