Maxsold makes it easy for people to get rid of what they don't want and hook up with people that want what would otherwise end up in the landfill. This just makes sense for everyone. It's a terrific and affordable service. Need something? Check Maxsold first!
I usually don't rave about service unless it is exceptional, and Maxsold was. I was in the process of moving and while I didn't have enough for a full blown estate sale, I did have items of value and using their auction site I was able to lighten my load for my big move and put money in my pocket for the road. They were helpful every step of the way and paid my share in a timely fashion. Moving is stressful but using Maxsold was not.
Dealing with an estate is a big challenge. I didn't know how to dispose of items not named in the will. But the real estate agent recommended MaxSold. They came and took care of everything from setup, to photography, to arranging the pickup of the items. All I had to do was sit back and wait for the cheque. That's how easy it was and it took a whole lot of pressure of me. The whole Maxsold team was friendly and very professional.
The MaxSold auction process was orders of magnitude better than any consignment house we have worked with AND we got 70% of the proceeds. Consignment will only take some of your stuff, then you pay to truck it to their store, then they charge you the credit card fees for each item they sell and finally you get 50% of the money that's left. Highly recommend MaxSold!
We had our first experience with online auctions last month when Toni and Julie came to our family home in Mississauga to help prepare our items for auction. They were professional and very helpful. Two weeks later on pick up day, they were joined by Robert and all three made the day stress free and were thoughtful and caring about our property and the many people coming to collect their items. We appreciate their professionalism and kindness.
Thanks to Maxsold, clearing our parents' home was simplified and thanks to your wonderful staff, the chore was made a pleasure despite the emotions of the process.
I've been buying from Maxsold for about 3 year. I resale some items, but some I keep. Because I am able to get treasures at such good prices, I am able to make a small profit on them. But some I just can't give up. So I may just be funding my habit. I'm not complaining!
The price is always right, the variety is endless, and there are always so many neat finds. I love this website for its features, such as the $1 minimum bid and the soft close to avoid bid sniping. I've appreciated Kijiji for a while now, but this site seems to be the way of the future.
I bought 3 different lots of articles from MaxSold a couple of weeks back. I was more than happy with the bidding process, and the continuous updates on my bids. I was happy with all my articles, and it was a simple process. I can't wait until there is another auction in my area.
I engaged MaxSold to help reduce my household inventory down to a more manageable state. I really didn't know what to expect but right from the start all options were explained and it couldn't have been any easier. I opted to use the MaxSold managed auction. From the ground crew onsite to catalogue and photograph my items down to the same crew on hand for pick up day>>> things went quite smoothly without any issue. 97% go my auction sold and a tidy profit to boot!
Thanks MaxSold
I love looking through the items listed for a score. Pick up couldn't be easier with the direction of the MaxSold staff! Each lot is very organized so no searching for items. If you haven't tried it, you should! You don't know what you're missing.
Proceeds far in excess of what we had anticipated;
Very professional team - initially at cataloging and also on pick-up; and
Final few minutes of auction were so much fun to watch!
We loved the whole experience - and would highly recommend MaxSold to family and friends.
I have spent many hours searching MaxSold auctions near me... bought many items for my home. From furniture to art work... I recommend this site to everyone... but maybe I should keep it to myself. LoL...
Without communicating with your staff first, you called up and rudely spoke to my friend who was in need of your services and in a tough spot because of recent life circumstances and you ordered your staff to leave (when your staff stated to him they could do the job with no issues and didnt understand what the big deal was). He was willing to pay extra fees required but your representative was entirely too rude. My friend is a decorated and disabled Vietnam vet and your companies rude and disgraceful treatment of him will be made widely known and by many. Because of this I most highly do not recommend this company.
There are so many fantastic items that are being sold. This is a suggestion for the sellers: I realize that you want to make this as simple as possible, and having people come pick up items is convenient, but if you were able to ship some of smaller items, like rings or sports cards or lighter metal objects, you would probably get a lot more money. Small items don't cost a lot to send, charge a basic fee of for example $15 shipping and handling, I'd be willing to pay. If you take the time to make arrangements for online sale, please consider offering this option for those smaller items. Or, give a contact email if you are willing to give a shipping option. Covid complicates everything and if you make it as simple as possible for people to buy, pay, and receive items, people like me would buy a lot more. I'm in BC btw so this is how far your audience is reaching.
I do not recommend collaborating with them because it is the second time that it happens to me to find big lies in the description of the online auction product and reality (last time they said that the vase has a height of 48 inches but in reality it was only aprox. Half). Lack of seriousness characterizes them
First of all, the online bidding process is is one of the easiest and fairest around. Both times I've won an auction, it was something I needed for our new home and I couldn't believe the deals we got. Each time we went to pick up we were greeted my a highly coordinated and friendly MaxSold employee who got us in and out quickly and efficiently. I can't wait for the next one!
Seems to me that with Estate sale that is more legitimate then Downsizing as owners seem to get involved and bid people up to what price they should get for their merchandise in Downsizing. Beware as I know this has been happening in Maxsold a lot lately!
I love Maxsold! When I have a little extra money I go to Maxsold and check out their auctions. I like to buy from some of the short sale auctions. It's like bidding on a storage locker! I bought boxes of office supplies once and was surprised at the collection of crystal paper weights I found in one of the boxes. I am a regular buyer and I have participated in dozens of auctions and have had no problems, but lots of pleasant surprises!
I just recently found MaxSold and I love it! It's easy to set-up a buyer account and to bid on items. I've gotten some amazing mid-century items at super low prices! I've seen similar items on Facebook marketplace at 10x+ the cost I paid. After I refinish them I'll decide which I'm going to keep and which I may sell.
Hi Heather,
Sounds like you've found some great furniture items for projects through MaxSold auctions! Thank you for sharing your experience.
MaxSold Support
Downsizing is challenging. Maxsold came in, did what I hired them to do and sold EVERYTHING that I asked them to. Took pictures, built the catalog, managed the sale, handled the buyers and then paid me! Who could ask for more. I'll do it again if the need arises.
Answer: The site states clearly that you must pick up your article at the specific time and place. If you cannot do that or arrange for someone to do it for you... then don't bid.
Answer: Definitely not on their youtube channel as they've removed the ability to comment. This alone was enough for me to steer clear.
Answer: Please see our past auction results at http://maxsold.com/past-auctions/ - every auction we've done is listed for public viewing. You will see the sell through rate for each auction, and you can calculate the percent sold. Our average sell through is 98.7%.
Answer: Winning bids are charged to the credit card on file right AFTER each auction ends, along with 10% buyers premium and the applicable retail sales tax for your region. The first time you bid at any of our auctions, your card will be pre-authorized for $1.00. However, it is only a bank authorization for validation, not a charge, and it is usually removed in about a week by your bank.
Answer: Hi Peter, We found that when minimum bids or reserves are put on items, they typically go unsold. For more information on why we start our items at $1 check out this link: http://maxsold.com/reserve Here are some Seller FAQ's https://support.maxsold.com/hc/en-us/sections/200632154-Seller-FAQs You may also reach out to our sales team directly at our toll-free number 1-877-257-7799 ext 2. Regards, MaxSold Support
Answer: $700 + 30% if they do the photos and pick-up. If you do the work on your side it is $300 or 30% whatever is higher. It is near the bottom of this link. https://get.maxsold.com/sell-with-maxsold/
Maxsold exhibits a mixed reputation, with positive feedback highlighting efficient communication, smooth auction processes, and satisfactory customer experiences for both buyers and sellers. Many users appreciate the value they find in auctions and commend the professionalism of the staff. However, significant concerns arise regarding misrepresentation of items, lost goods, and communication issues, particularly during pickups. Customers also express dissatisfaction with the handling of complaints and the company's response to service failures. Overall, while Maxsold has a solid base of satisfied users, addressing operational shortcomings and enhancing customer support could improve their reputation further.
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It's disappointing that we provided this customer an unsatisfactory experience. Although requests made after pickup are considered on a case by case basis (as they are outside the agreed to terms and conditions of bidding noted below), we are committed to being fair to all our customers. Without more information and/or the completion of a refund form however, we cannot support this customer’s disappointment. They should reach out to support@maxsold.com to provide more clarity on their specific situation. In this case, it may be easy for us to support given it appears to be a measurement issue.
With that said, the following attempts to highlight the process, performance rate, and method used to avoid disappointment for all potential buyers on Maxsold's platform.
Maxsold has two models - Maxsold Managed and Seller Managed. In one offering Maxsold is never on site and therefore has no visibility of the items sold. In the other, our teams catalog and thus have a bit more awareness of the items. That said, regardless of who is cataloging, both honest mistakes and dishonest actions can occur - thus, Maxsold uses a transparent claims process that has worked for centuries in the live auction world - specifically, the buyer is to inspect the item at pickup in full view of the Seller/auction staff and/or other buyers and make a claim (partial/full refund) if the item is found to be in a condition other than what was described before leaving the site. In both models, the process is the same and is outlined in the bidder terms (www.maxsold.com/terms) and on the buyer invoice:
CLAIMS: ENSURE YOU INSPECT items at pickup (and preview if available) and IMMEDIATELY inform the MaxSold team (or Seller if Seller Managed) of any issues related to mis-cataloging of condition (remembering that you are purchasing used items in AS IS WHERE IS condition). By departing from the pickup site you acknowledge that you have all your items and that you are satisfied with them and/or have brought up issues with the Lead on site. NO CLAIMS ARE PERMITTED AFTER REMOVING ITEMS FROM THE PREMISES as condition issues cannot be validated once items are released into your possession. If required, bring an expert to validate purchases at pickup. We are not responsible for the acts or omissions of the Seller.
This ensures fairness and transparency to both the buyer and the seller. When a buyer accepts an item without inspection, they are waiving any potential claim issues as, once the item leaves, there’s no way for Maxsold or the seller to know when the (potential) issue was created. Was it lost in transit? Damaged on the way home? Or is it someone trying to take advantage of the process (by ignoring a transparent opportunity to make a claim).
Bidders that accept and live by the terms love that the as is where is used goods start at $1 with the highest bidder winning. It’s a fair and transparent model for those who can accept and abide by the terms and conditions laid out (and agreed to) prior to bidding. To date, Maxsold’s error rate in selling used goods is unmatched in both the used and retail industry at less than 2% of all goods sold.
MaxSold continues to reinvest all funds made in the pursuit of its vision to Sell. Everything. Simply for downsizing and estate clients without judgement:
http://maxsold.com/maxsold-purpose/