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“Holding an estate sale of my moms home of over 50 years seemed like such a daunting challenge to me.” in 7 reviews
“Bear Sawtelle's Golden Bear Estate Liquidation rescued us and more than lived up to our hopes.” in 3 reviews
“He shows up on schedule and will give an honest evaluation, and I found it to be pretty accurate.” in 2 reviews
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Bear S.
We are an estate liquidation and sale company that specializes in on-site estate sales. We work with homeowners, estate lawyers / managers, real estate agents, and beneficiaries of estates. We provide a turnkey service, where we assess the value of your belongings, arrange the sale on the property, professionally sort and sell the contents, and leave the residence broom swept. Coins and stamps are a subspecialty.
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- Keith B.Palm Springs, CA04Sep 15, 2017
We needed to have an estate sale for an elderly relative in Oakland and we live 500 miles away. Bear Sawtelle's Golden Bear Estate Liquidation rescued us and more than lived up to our hopes. Bear got right down to business and pulled it all off for us one week later. We were more than pleased all throughout the process. He is professional, likable, humble, empathetic, responsible and reliable. He knows his stuff. What more can you ask for? We highly recommend Bear and Golden Bear Estate Liquidation.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Don L.San Francisco, CA0508Jul 12, 2024
Hi Golden Bear Estate Liquidation,
I am sharing feedback as a regular shopper who follows your estate sale.
The estate sale address was disclosed at 6 am, 3 hours before the sale started. It would be a fair game if everyone signs up when they arrive.
However, how possible that there was a signup sheet with 20 names already at 6 am but not even 5 people around?
If we use a signup sheet, the sheet should NOT be available before the address is revealed.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Bear S.
Jul 12, 2024
Hi Don L.,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for being a loyal shopper with Golden Bear Estate Liquidation.
I understand your concerns regarding the signup sheet and the timing of the address disclosure. It’s important to clarify that the line lists are not initiated or monitored by our team. While we honor these lists when we open, they are created by our customers prior to the sale.
To promote fairness and safety, we release the estate sale address at 6 AM on the day of the sale. This policy helps prevent overnight camping and protects both the property and the surrounding community. Additionally, we now post a nearby landmark or major cross street on our website the night before to assist regulars traveling long distances.
We’re continually working to improve our processes and appreciate your understanding.
Sincerely,
Bear Sawtelle
Golden Bear Estate Liquidation - Laura P.Oakland, CA03Jul 15, 2024
I attended an estate sale last weekend in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Oakland. It was a large historic mansion filled with interesting things. Golden Bear is very organized; the staff friendly and helpful. The prices were quite fair. Bear the owner is great.
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Bear S.
Jul 16, 2024
Hi Laura P. Thank you for your kind words. I am happy you were able to check out this interesting place of Oakland history. We appreciate your patronage and hope to see you at future sales
- L H.Oakland, CA04Jul 15, 2024
I attended an estate sale on July 13th in Oakland. The sale was very organized and run quite efficiently. They did a great job of selling off the contents of the house. Items were priced to sell and we found a few great bargains
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Bear S.
Jul 16, 2024
Hello L.H. We appreciate your review and are thankful for your patronage. Happy you were able to find a few things from this sale. Hope to see you at a future sale.
- Eben K.San Francisco, CA015Sep 20, 2023
Golden Bear Estate Liquidation was a very good experience from start to finish. As the executor for my Mom's estate, we needed to remove a lifetime of collectables. Expectations were established early on so we knew what was going to happen from intake to final sale. The process was handled with efficiency, sensitivity and attention to details. I endorse Bear as knowledgable and experienced.
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Sep 20, 2023
Thank you! I am happy we were able to help you in this process, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave such a nice review.
- Luanne G.San Jose, CA1124Oct 15, 2021
Great communication, very friendly and forthcoming with information, upcoming sales, and pricing. Thank you!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Susan B.San Francisco, CA691917Mar 26, 2022
Husband and wife team, and the absolute NICEST and most engaged couple ever. Picked up a fireplace screen and some other very cool glassware at a Berkeley Hills estate sale, and they were just the absolute nicest and most patient owners. I really respect and admire the way they do business and appreciate their customers. They know how to do it right. They really do.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - K C.Honolulu, HI226Nov 6, 2020
The pickings at these estate sales are so good that you want to keep it to yourself, like a secret. But for the sake of Golden Bear ... here it is: they're one of the very best! Always intriguing finds, orderly lines, fair prices, amazing deals!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jeff S.CA, CA08Apr 11, 2021
Bear came to the rescue. We inherited an almost 3,000 square foot house packed with treasures to be sold, usable items to be donated and yes, some items for the trash. We were overwhelmed and did not know where to start. We needed someone to come in and make the unemotional decisions as to what to sell, donate and toss and Bear did just that. Bear organized everything and held a successful estate sale very quickly. We highly recommend Golden Bear Estate Liquidation!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - John M.Oakland, CA466Jan 8, 2018
Bear basically performed a miracle on my moms home. In all honesty I felt that it would have taken me months to go though the house and clear out a lifetime of family memorabilia, clothes spanning 50 years, and trinkets.
Bear was professional, accurate in his assessment, and delivered on his promise. He even sold a vintage piano and refrigerator.
Awesome job.
I couldn't be more pleased.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jhan M.Roseville, CA015Sep 17, 2020
Holding an estate sale of my moms home of over 50 years seemed like such a daunting challenge to me. But not to Bear Sawtelle. He was very professional, organized and knowledgeable and held an amazing sale with a great turnout, and did so in a very quick timeframe. Bear has a large customer base following and I was very impressed with his work from start to finish. I feel like it would have taken me months to accomplish what Bear did in one week! Thank you Bear for making this such a stress-free experience for our family. I highly recommend Golden Bear Estate Liquidations.
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