Gary Germer & Associates
Secondhand store in Eliot, Portland
Closed · opens Tuesday 10 am407 N Broadway · map ↓
Gary Germer & Associates reviews
Portland dealer for estate sales and appraisals. Shoppers praise professional appraisals and smoothly run sales, though a few describe cold or snarky treatment at checkout.
109 written reviews · 91% five-star · 7% one or two stars · owner replies to 6% · 11 in the past year · reviewed since 2019
- 2Friendly staffCourteous, helpful team that remembers regulars' tastes; some sale visitors found staff cold or snarky
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
Call (503) 235-0946What shoppers mention
Themes from 109 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Friendly staff2 reviewsCourteous, helpful team that remembers regulars' tastes; some sale visitors found staff cold or snarky
Known for
- Appraisals of paintings, prints and old books 4 shoppers
- Full-service in-home estate sale management 2 shoppers
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
How it compares in Portland
Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is Gary Germer & Associates.
When shoppers are unhappy
We read all 5 of its one- and two-star written reviews since Oct 2023 and sorted them by reason. One review can give several.
- Rude or unhelpful staffNone in the last 12 months2
- Prices too highNone in the last 12 months1
- Treated unfairly or discriminated againstNone in the last 12 months1
- Item broken, dirty or not as described1 in the last 12 months1
- Refused a return, refund or exchange1 in the last 12 months1
- Holds, online orders or delivery went wrong1 in the last 12 months1
Consigning
- Consignment split
- 35% commission on first $5,000; 20% thereafter
- Consignment period
- 90 days minimum
- Payout
- Check mailed upon sale
- Appointments
- Estate sales begin with a free consultation at your home
- Delivery
- Ships the item to the buyer upon sale
- What is the split, and when and how do I get paid?
- How long do items stay out, and what happens if they don’t sell?
What it sells
- Home decor and housewaresShoppers mention it · On its website
- Collectibles and toysOn its website
- FurnitureOn its website
Hours & getting there
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good to know
- Several shoppers report rude or snarky exchanges over payment or price Raised by 3 shoppers
- Closed on Mondays and Sundays. Listed hours
In its own words
Personal property appraisals, estate sales, auctions, consignments and retail sales of antiques, art, home decor, jewelry, vintage collections and unique enrichments.
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Questions
Does Gary Germer & Associates buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 235-0946 to ask. Nearby, Modig (by appointment), Nest Egg Estate Sales LLC and Thee Lucky Bastard Antiquities & Desirables buy from the public.
Does Gary Germer & Associates take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Call (503) 235-0946 to ask. Nearby, The Shopp, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette take donations.
What are Gary Germer & Associates’s opening hours?
Closed Monday, Tuesday to Saturday 10 am–5 pm, closed Sunday (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (garygermer.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026