Our Policies

Howe Estate Sales, LLC operates under the following terms and conditions:

  • No prices will be given via phone or email.

  • All sales are final. No returns or exchanges are allowed.

  • All inventory is offered “as-is,” “where-is” with no warranties.

  • Enter the sale site at your own risk. Howe Estate Sales, LLC nor the homeowner are responsible for accidents inside or around the property!

  • Cash preferred. If needed, we will accept all major credit and debit cards, should cell signal allow for processing. Please have your valid photo ID ready as we may check it. Please bring cash for transactions under $20 to expedite check out as cell signal sometimes takes some time to process cards.

  • We do not have lists or numbers, please line up outside the door. We will let people in based on their spot in line when we open the door.

  • We collect California sales tax on all orders purchased online. For select in-person sales, we may accept a valid California resale license should you be purchasing the items for resale. Percentages collected for taxable purchases vary based on the city the sale is being held in or the shipping address. Click here for current sales tax rates sorted by city.

  • We are required by the state to verify resale numbers on-site.

  • Please bring your own packing material and boxes. We may or may not have any.

  • Our staff is unable to move large items. Please bring help when purchasing large items of furniture. We do not have staff on hand to move.

  • Please notify a staff member when moving large items of furniture.

  • COVID-19 Disclaimer: Per LA County and CDC guidelines, masks are strongly recommended when picking up purchased items or shopping at an in-person/on-site estate sale event. Should these recommendations change, we will adjust our policies accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with us as we approach this situation with your safety in mind.

    If you are feeling ill or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please talk to your general practitioner and send a friend to shop for you instead as everyones safety is our top priority. For a free COVID-19 screening tool, click here.

    Please note: an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the CDC, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

    By attending an estate sale event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and waive all claims and potential claims relating to such risks and dangers to the fullest extent of the law.