Golden Gavel is a good auction and also not the best either. First, they have an early bird auction that starts outside then you make your way into one room. It took 3 1/2 hours to get through that room. Its also a walk around auction. Be prepared to do a lot of standing. The electronics auction is going at the same time as the early bird. Problem, you can't be in two places at the same time! Okay, it is now 7:00 pm. Main auction is going on and I'm still working on my items I'm interested in in the early bird! Again, I can't be in two places at the same time!!! Also prices went up VERY high in the main auction. The gold and silver, auctioned off to over 3,000 dollars! Way over their price value. The antiques, were high as well! The people who attend this auction are not very nice to new comers and the older men actually bid me up on early bird items, just to be nasty! The workers, runners though are very helpful and kind. I then went to order food at 9:00 pm and the woman that dies the cooking looks at me, no may I help you, i wanted z hit dog. Her reply" I'm done cookin"! Mind you, they are open till 11-12 pm ! I found her to be completely rude. As a society, we have to be nice to each other, remember please and thank you, also to be kind to one another. These men that feel they own the auction, need to step off new people! The format of this auction is exhausting. I bought a lot that was suppose to be military pins, it was everything but! I was disgusted. Animals, some flags, bands, it should have been a mixed lot of pins. I won't be going back anytime soon. If your selling, you can get charged up to 50% , 18% buying...
Read moreI've been going to Golden Gavel's auctions as often as possible for.....shoot, at least 12 years. The entire staff (Pat, Ralph, Heather, Hippy, Dalton, Travis... there are a lot of you guys!) has never once let me down. I've never been a seller, but, speaking as a frequent buyer, these folks are always happy to help their customers, from offering their expert knowledge to assisting in organization of left bids to helping load your vehicle and everything in between. Pat had actually once brought some paintings that I was very interested in but missed the left bid deadline up right at the start of the auction because he knew that I was crunched for time and couldn't stay. To this day they're some of my absolute favorite pieces. These guys are just super accommodating, personable and always provide a great experience. Plenty of seating, food, snacks and drinks available. ATM on site. And, delivery...
Read moreY'all I'm so emotional right now. The Golden Gavel Jewelry Repair and Design did an amazing job fixing my ring today. It looks like a brand new ring. So many emotions going through me right now.
This ring was given to me by my mother years ago. It had gotten stolen from my apt in 2006. We found it 12 years later at cashland of portsmouth. I was so happy to have found it. But then the diamond fell out and it's been sitting for two years. Well today I had an appt at 1230 to see if it could be fixed. Not only could he fix it. But it only costed me $60. I figured it would cost so much more. And he got it fixed within an hour. I'm so thankful to have this prize possession back and fully restore. I fully recommend this guy to fix any jewelry you may have. This is the place to take it. He is very respectful, trustworthy, and professional. And his work definitely speaks for itself. One happy...
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