About Us
Who We Are: Antique Appraisers on Long Island
Antiques Estate Buyers USA is a Long Island business built around one idea: handle every family's belongings the way you would want your own handled. For more than 30 years, our team has worked in compact ranch homes and sprawling waterfront properties, and the approach has stayed the same.
We appraise, purchase and resell personal property, run estate and tag sales, and conduct auctions. Because every option sits under one roof, the advice you get is about what works best for you, not what is simplest for us.
That matters more than it might seem. A business that only buys outright has a reason to steer you toward a quick offer. A business that only runs auctions has a reason to send everything to the block.
We do all of it, so we can look at a houseful of belongings and say plainly: these pieces should go to auction, these will sell well at a weekend sale, these we would like to buy today, and these are worth keeping in the family.
Our History
Today our work covers:
• Buying antiques and providing appraisals
• Estate sales and tag sales
• Auctions and whole-house buyouts
• A retail antique shop in Islip, where many of the pieces we acquire find new owners
Meet Ted — Owner of Antiques Estate Buyers USA
With over 30 years of experience in the antiques and estate-buying industry, Ted has built his business around expertise, integrity, and personalized service.
Since starting in approximately 1995, he has helped individuals and families navigate estate sales, antique evaluations, and valuable collections with confidence and care.
As a certified and licensed appraiser and auctioneer, Ted brings professional knowledge and a keen eye for value to every transaction. Antiques Estate Buyers USA offers convenient, on-the-spot cash buyouts and serves clients throughout the Eastern Seaboard, traveling for larger estate purchases.
Ted is committed to making the process straightforward, respectful, and rewarding for every client.
How Our Antique Appraisal Team Works
Every job starts with listening. Before we price anything, we want to know what is happening in your life: a move, a sale of the house, an estate to settle, or simply a closet full of things nobody uses. We ask what the family wants to keep, what deadlines you face, and how involved you want to be.
Next comes a careful look at the items themselves. We check maker's marks, hallmarks, signatures and labels.
We look at materials and construction, at condition, and at any repairs or replacements. Then we compare what we see with what similar pieces are actually selling for right now, because value is set by today's buyers, not by what something cost years ago.
Finally, we put the options in front of you and explain each one. Some clients want a single offer and a quick finish.
Others want a managed sale that may bring more money but takes more time. Many choose a mix. Whatever you pick, you know the reasoning, and you know what happens next.
Our Approach to Valuing Antiques and Estates
Honest numbers: if an item is worth less than you hoped, we will tell you, and we will tell you why. If it is worth more, you will hear that too.
No pressure: an evaluation never obligates you to sell. Take your time, talk it over with your family, and get other opinions if you like.
Respect for the home: many of the houses we work in hold decades of memories. We move carefully, keep sentimental items safe, and leave the property clean.
Discretion: the details of an estate are private. We do not share what you own or what you were paid.
Where your things go next
People often ask what happens to the pieces we buy or sell. Furniture, lighting and decor may go to our Islip shop or to buyers who furnish homes with older pieces. Jewelry, coins and watches often go to specialists and collectors.
Important art or rare objects may be placed at auction so the right bidders can compete for them. Everyday items that do not sell can be donated to local charities, and we can help you arrange that. Very little ends up in a dumpster, which many families tell us matters to them.
Questions worth asking any buyer
Whoever you work with, it is fair to ask: How did you arrive at this number? Is this an offer to buy, an estimate, or a written appraisal? Are there any fees or commissions? When and how will I be paid? Who will be in my home, and who cleans up afterward? We welcome every one of these questions and answer them before any work begins.
Why Choose Us?
One team for the whole job: a single heirloom or an entire house, we tailor the plan to the situation.
Rooted in Islip: our home base is on Long Island's South Shore, and we travel throughout Long Island and New York City.
Who We Work With Across Long Island and NYC
Families settling a loved one's estate, executors who need clear values for the heirs, attorneys and real estate agents who need a property cleared on schedule, seniors who are downsizing, and collectors ready to sell. Each situation is different, and our plan changes to fit it.
Visit Our Islip Office or Call
Our office and shop are at 36 Ocean Avenue in Islip, NY. Call (631) 433-0820 to set a time, ask a quick question, or book a home visit anywhere in our service area.
Notable Achievements
Over the years, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including:
Experience with large and small projects: a single heirloom or an entire house.
Get to Know Us Better!
Call (631) 433-0820 to set a time, ask a quick question, or book a home visit anywhere in our service area. The first look is free, and there is no obligation.
