about us
At Found Stuff, we specialize in estate sales, moving sales, liquidations, consignment and online auction sales. Our credentials include access to Certified Appraisers designation from the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. With years of experience in the antique and appraisal professions, we offer real world value appraisals and professional estate liquidation services.
The original Founder of Found Stuff Estate Sales and Appraisals, Robin Caton, was a full time antique dealer and certified appraiser since 1988. Her years of experience have given her a broad knowledge base of art, antiques, jewelry and collectibles. Robin grew up in the antique business, where she learned from her parents and grandparents, who owned antique shops in Oregon. Robin has personally owned several antique shops over the years including a 44,000 square feet antique gallery. Appraisals, antiques and estate/moving sales are her full-time business. Robin passed away in August of 2024. I have mentored by my sister side for 35+ years and will carry on with Foundstuff estate sales in her honor.
foundstuff observe the highest standards of professional ethics in conduct, management, confidentiality and record keeping.
Found Stuff is comprised of a long-tenured, experienced team. The Found Stuff staff is focused on ensuring top notch service for you.
Found Stuff is licensed, bonded and insured in Oregon, Washington & California
Our Services
Certified appraisals
Only full-time, certified professionals can accurately provide real world values for your items.
Professional Estate/Moving Sales
Our team has years of experience and can get you top dollar for your items. We handle everything from beginning to end, including sorting, pricing, merchandising, advertising and conducting the sale. There are no up front fees and no hidden costs. Fees are based on a sliding scale, decreasing as total sales volume increases. We never buy at our sales; it's not ethical for us to price it and then buy it. For accountability, after the sale we provide you with a detailed computer generated report listing every item sold and how much it brought.
Online Auction Sales
Since 1996 our team has sold over 10,000 items on eBay and has been awarded the designation, eBay Power Seller.
Consignment Sales
In addition to eBay, the Found Stuff team sells at five or more antique shows each year, giving consigned merchandise maximum exposure for maximum return.
Found Stuff has a long history of satisfied clients and customers. References are available upon request. Found Stuff is honored to be listed on the Oregon Bar Association website as a preferred estate sale company.
Estate Sale Rates:
Found Stuff utilizes a sliding commission rate based on gross proceeds from the sale. The more we sell for you - the less you pay us! There are no additional charges.
Upcoming Estate SaleS:
Portland Estate Sale – A Home Full of Incredible Finds!
April 3-April 5th
Friday 10-4, Saturday 10-3 and Sunday 10-2
Come see us this weekend and discover a house packed with treasures waiting to be yours!
We have an amazing selection of furniture, décor, electronics, and more, including:
Furniture Highlights:
Herman Miller office chair
Stunning MCM silver chrome & glass arch shelving unit
MCM chrome & glass round dining table
Four matching wood chairs (wicker seats)
Bar stools
Vintage chinoiserie brass & mahogany chest
Matching coffee table & end tables
Classic Colonial grandfather clock
Matching canopy bed set (bed, nightstands, dresser & armoire)
Antique drop-leaf desk
Bookshelves & antique oak dresser with mirror
Rugs:
Three beautiful vintage Karastanrugs in varying sizes
Electronics & Audio:
Bose 901 speakers with chrome stands & equalizer
Additional Bose speakers, subwoofers & soundbar
Marantz CD-73 player
Two Polk Audio soundbars
Toshiba VCR/DVD player
Assorted vintage and modern electronics
Kitchen & Collectibles:
Large collection of PortmeirionBotanic Garden pieces (including serving ware)
Spode Christmas Tree collection & ornaments
Unique heavy brass “Last Supper” wall plaque
Artwork & decorative treasures
More to Explore:
Vintage camera equipment with assorted lenses
Books & CDs
Tons of tools—perfect for starting or expanding your collection
Office furniture & supplies (file cabinets, drafting table, printers, projector, art supplies & more)
Clothing:
Men’s & women’s pieces including Burberry trench coats, Ralph Lauren, L.L.Bean, and more
We’re excited to see our regular customers and welcome new faces. This is a packed house—you won’t want to miss it!
Look on EstateSales.net or Estatesales.org for listings for additional photos.
Palm Springs- 1998 Corvette, 2017 Ford GT Mustang convertible, packed house of tools and more!
April/May-Beaverton West slope- packed house with art, knickknacks, furniture, vinyl and ??. Original family since built in the 60’s.
Vancouver-May 8th-May 10th- Amazing Down filled antique couch with modern design including a new $2000 gorgeous upholstery job. This house is filled with quality items!
Portland SE-family home since 1955 and the treasures are awaiting to be reveled! One not to miss
Depoe Bay- cobra mustangs convertible, Chevy truck, fairlane car and tools galore! Fun road trip to coast shopping excursion.
Portland- sometime this summer with amazing antique furnishings and decor.
Gearhart-end of June- plan a beach trip for this one!
Seattle area first weekend in July, pontoon boat, kayaks, tools, home decor and so much more! Just come for the view of the lake they lived on. I am excited to spend the week up here working and enjoying the lake.
Hoping to see everyone in the 2026 season of treasure hunting!
CONTACT US
FoundStuff
Phone: (503)369-2454
Email address 69shelbyman@comcast.net
Business hours:
Monday-Sunday: 8:00am to 8:00pm