My husband and I went to an estate sale in Wilmette today. Owner came off as haughty and rude. She would go on and on to every other person in the vicinity telling them about the artifacts and ignored me completely. Maybe she thought I wouldn’t buy anything, I don’t know. However, she could take the time to rant about her cats to some other people. My husband started to look at a croc that was on the ground in plain view and she snapped at him that it was on hold for someone else. Even after he apologized she still made comments. Very condescending and...
Read moreRude owner! I attended an estate sale 8/3/19 and inquired about the cost of an item, explaining that I am buying for a charity. Her angry response: "I DON'T CARE. I've had twenty people say that they are buying for a charity today and all they do is just turn around and sell the item on e-bay." I tried to explain that we are a legitimate non-profit but she walked away. I will not attend another Sophia's Room estate sale due to Sophia's extremely unfriendly attitude toward...
Read moreSophie helped me with appraisals collectibles and some items I inherited. I had no idea what they were worth or if I should sell them. I sent her some pictures and she got back to me right away. So glad I know what I have and what they are worth, and I'll know how to sell them when I am ready to. She also advised a good friend (out of state) on an estate sale she was handling when her mother passed away. I really valued her expertise...
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