WHY SELL WITH US
Working with Showplace can provide a simpler and more streamlined experience.
There are several reasons why selling estate items outright can be more advantageous than selling via other methods.
- Convenience: Selling to Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers is a much quicker and easier process than selling at auction or selling online. Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers will handle the entire selling process for you. We will assess, value, purchase, pack and pick up your items making the process more convenient for you. No need to deal with the hassle of selling items yourself which can often be a lengthy process or meeting an auction schedule that does not fit your timeline. The convenience of selling outright is particularly beneficial when dealing with a large number of items or when you have limited time available.
- Guaranteed sale price: When selling to Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers, you recieve a guaranteed price for the entire estate/collection or a group of individual items. This gives you the assurance of a guaranteed sale price, which can be particularly valuable if you need to sell the items quickly or if you have a specific minimum price in mind. No need to worry about if an item doesn’t sell at auction or having to wait months to get paid. With Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers, you get paid immediately upon pickup. Auction houses may promise higher estimates but can’t guarantee results.
- No fees: Selling to Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers doesn’t cost you any money as we do not charge our clients any fees. Auction houses typically charge sellers a commission fee, which can range from 10% to 30% of the sale price. Often other fees for services like photography and fees if an item does not sell can also come into play. Many online selling platforms also take from 20% to 30% of an item’s selling price. Any costs we incur are built into our price, so you know upfront exactly what you will be getting paid.
- Discretion and Privacy: If privacy is a concern, working with Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers offers a discreet solution. We understand the sensitive nature of selling personal belongings and can provide a confidential and private selling experience.
- Sell a Greater Quantity of Goods: Showplace has the infrastructure to handle large estates, boasting a 40,000 square foot gallery in
Manhattan and a 26,000 square foot warehouse in Astoria. to just- Showplace has the infrastructure
to handle large estates.
- Removal and Cleanup Services: In addition to purchasing your items, Showplace can offer additional services such as removal and cleanup. We can handle the logistics of clearing out your space, making the process more convenient and efficient.
- Strong Pricing: Showplace offers stronger pricing than our competitors. We have been in the business for over 30 years with an infrastructure that can support your needs.
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Alan KingsbergTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Shawn at Showplace was fantastic from start to finish. Showplace took a good number of items (both big and small) from my parent's estate apartment, brought three movers, were super efficient and paid a good amount for the items they took. These were good quality items which we would have donated or junked through junkluggers so they saved us the expense of removing the items and paid us to be able to resell them. Great people to work with! Highly recommend.Posted on Google![]()
Ted MetcalfeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We recently sold our Manhattan condo and needed to sell a group of designer furniture and decorative objects by Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen, Piero Lissoni / Living Divani and others. Because of our closing, we had a firm deadline. Showplace offered a solid price and quickly arranged a pickup to meet the timeline. The team was friendly and responsive; everything was done without a hitch. We made the right callPosted on Google![]()
Kristine TenaceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I recently had to clear out my boss’s office space, which was decorated with valuable art and antique furniture. I met with, and got quotes from, several auction houses. Showplace offered me the best, fairest price. They took everything, even items that were not very valuable, and absorbed the moving and shipping costs. Claire was extremely knowledgeable, professional, reliable and trustworthy. Not sure where any of the negative reviews came from, but I would HIGHLY recommend Showplace.Posted on Google![]()
Daren FirestoneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I can't imagine that selling an estate is ever easy. But Shawn and the people at Showplace made the process as easy as possible. I live out of state, so having people I could trust was critical. Showplace was professional, fast, knowledgeable, courteous, and fair. It was also helpful that they didn't just cherry-pick the most valuable items (like modern art) but purchased most of the belongings. That meant I didn't need a team to help me organize, donate, sell, or throw away things. They made my life easier at a difficult time.Posted on Google![]()
Janis DelsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Had a wonderful experience dealing with Andy Showplace. Sean was fair and efficient and explained the process carefully. I got money that I wouldn’t have gotten without him . Highly recommended!Posted on Google![]()
Shaun EliTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I'm the executor of an estate that had modern art in a storage facility. We arranged to meet at the facility, their curator unloaded it all into the hallway (some of the paintings were rather large), and they bought it all at a good price.Posted on Google![]()
KenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
My mom passed away with an estate on the upper east side of Manhattan. Many auction and estate companies wanted to pick and choose which items (silver, gold, art work) they would take and make an offers on. Shawn came down and helped me by not only working around my schedule because I lived and worked out of state, but he also made a fair offer for all the items. Showplace not only removed built ins (chandelier, art stands) carefully and patched the holes but also replaced the chandeliers with fixtures so the apt could be sold without the need of another contractor or clean up crew to come in. The workers were nice, respectful and efficient. I highly recommend Showplace and I have already referred people to them.Posted on Google![]()
Jeff SilnaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Showplace went about and beyond to help get our mom’s estate, which included fine art, Picasso ceramic, furnishings on the Upper East Side liquidated and ready to put on the market! They were a pleasure to work with and we have already highly recommended them and will continue to do so! Thanks again Showplace!Posted on Google![]()
Kevin WestTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
It was time to sell our beautiful 2 bedroom west side apt overlooking Central Park and Showplace was the perfect company to fully dispose of all our modern furniture and selected artwork. They did everything they said they would led by Shawn Leventhal who visited the apt and gave us a reasonable offer that we could trust. The movers were first class supervised by Wendy B. from Showplace and we had a check on the spot! Thank you Showplace!Posted on Google![]()
David HawthorneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had a wonderful experience with Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers. Shawn was very pleasant and walked us through the whole process and his team performed the pickup which was quick and well organized. We couldn’t be more pleased with the process from start to finish. Thank you!
