MaxSold

I have purchased items from five auctions so far. Some of the items are kept with the majority resold. I have frequented hundreds of traditional auctions, estate sales, and participated in various online auctions. After purchasing $900 in items from a Maxsold auction in Orlando, I chatted with one of the employees on pickup day. He mentioned how he and his dad were bidding on many of the same items. I was a bit surprised, but he said, as an employee, he was able to bid just as anyone else. To me, this brings up the ethical debate. To me, it is no different than shill bidding. I have been to many on site auctions where workers bid, but will bow out as soon as someone in the crowd out bids them. It just makes one wonder if they are bidding to win, or, bidding to maximize the bottom line.

If you are buying, the prices can be amazing. Obscure interests and objects are found daily. Interested in Soap making - at some estate there will be everything you need to start a business in the field. Collect Avon Bottles, Blue glass, power tools, toy trains - it all shows up in the auctions. Not only that but MaxSold helps the environment by keeping items out of landfills. A+ for that.

If you are selling, it can be a little dicier. If the right group of people find your auction then major bucks, if not well...

MaxSold Estate Sales and Downsizing helps people clear out their space and make a little money quickly and painlessly. From onset to final object gone can be as little as two weeks. Where else can you find this kind of help and make money off of it instead of paying someone to haul it all away?

Maxsold staff was excellent to work with, from initial hire through cataloguing process, online auction, and itemized pickup. Every step was made seamless. My concerns were dealt with promptly and efficiently, removing any stress I had to get the house cleaned out prior to property sale closure.
I would recommend Maxsold to anyone. Again I want to commend the staff for their professionalism, following all Covid protocol, and support provided through the process. Extremely well done!

I've won several items on MaxSold and I have been satisfied with my purchase every time. The webpage is easy to use and they let you know exactly how much your item will be, with the premium charge even before you agree to bid. The staff at the pick-up locations are very friendly and ready to help you find your items. If you bid smart, you can get some really good deals. I've flipped many items I've won and re-sold them on eBay for a nice profit!

I was prevented from removing an item that I won (a washing machine). The water could only be shut off in the basement, so the Maxsold site manager would not allow us to remove the item. We were told to leave the washing machine in place. I arranged transportation and help. I couldn't believe it. I was offered a refund, but it's like winning the lottery, then being told, you can have the price of your winning ticket back.
In my mind, the seller owes me a washing machine.
I want to work with the seller to resolve this, but Maxsold has not been helpful. So bottom line, they screwed up, and I'm out.

Contrary to other reviews, I was able to sell 96% of lots. Rather than relying on MaxSold, I managed the whole thing myself. So, many of the things other reviewers are complaining about did not apply to me. It is a lot of work doing it yourself, but I think that is the only way you can control the auction. This is a good way of getting rid of what you don't want or need. Even though you don't want them, there are plenty of people who could use them and are willing to pay (though very little money). In the end, I was still able to get a fair amount of money to make it worthwhile. I did find their app much to be desired, though. I found it cumbersome and awkward to manage. Still I did get it done and I am quite pleased with the end result.

I used MaxSold to declutter my house. I decided to really eliminate the old furniture, the broken tools, all the mismatched dishes, a wild assortment of bogus mugs, glasses, bowls, and kitchen items I never really use. A beautiful table that I got 25 years ago (I wanted a change!). Out also were extra chairs, storage boxes, and a car that had not been run in five years. Out, out, out! MaxSold helped professionally, organizing online a completely orderly disposal of this army of possessions that quite frankly... needed a new home and not the dump.

It's only been a couple of months since I was introduced to MaxSold auctioning, but I've been able to pick up some great finds at reasonable prices. It's actually a bit of a thrill to see a lot you're bidding on go into extended bidding, more so when you win the lot at less than your 'MaxBid' amount.:)
Pickup is usually for a reasonable time - and you can check before bidding to make sure that the drive is worth the item(s)/price you're bidding on.
I'm having a blast with it.

I have purchased from a number of auctions and have found the Maxsold employees to be professional, friendly, and helpful. It is very easy to bid. When it is a seller managed auction there is a greater chance of waiting as the seller has opted to handle the sale themselves. The one seller managed auction was hard to find and not organized the way other sites were. I have gotten great deals on high end furniture. You have to read the information for the lot "as is" means they have not dusted or cleaned the items and they might have defects or be missing pieces. If the items says "heavy bring help" it means you have to bring muscle with you. It is also the consumer's responsibility to read the rules of bidding and pick up. Some of the items I have purchased from estate sales were dusty or needed cleaning but I could see that when bidding based on the pictures. You have to be a savvy consumer.

This was my first time purchasing from MaxSold. It was so quick and easy to bid. Once I arrived to pick up my goodies, I was greeted by a helpful staff member, dressed in a red apron (so I could find her easily). She took me to my items and even gave me some boxes to help load the items. Once I got some I opened up the boxes and was amazed at the Antique Christmas items I purchased, they were perfect and such a great deal!
I'll be back for more purchases!

So although my bid should have been completed and item won. 12 minutes past with 4 bids to rival my bid, I lost the item. Company did not follow their own 'rules' even with their 'soft bid' closing. Very disappointing, I would not use this site.

It took twice as long as they say for me to be paid. Messages left with no return call. Customer service reps kept telling me next week. Then it was discovered there was a systems problem. Otherwise it was a good experience. Happy with sale results.