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    Business ProfileforForrest Evavold's Nordic Auction

    Auctioneer

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.33/5stars

    Average of 3 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    2 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    According to the information provided by Forest Evavold's Nordic Auction, they specialize in personal and business property sales, along with setup services.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    2713 Courtland St, Duluth, MN 55806-1829
    BBB File Opened:
    6/23/2003
    Years in Business:
    42
    Business Started:
    7/22/1982
    Business Started Locally:
    7/22/1982
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Sole Proprietorship
    Business Management
    • Forrest Evavold, Owner
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Forrest Evavold, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Forrest Evavold, Owner
    Additional Contact Information

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    Customer Complaints

    2 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    03/27/2022

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    This complaint is regarding a transaction with Forrest Evavold's Nordic Auction. My mother was being moved into an assisted living apartment and Nordic Auction was consigned all furniture and belongings due to downsizing. The pickup was made on October 18, 2021. We weren't provided a receipt for merchandise that was taken, Drivers had us sign the document and we were told that a copy would be sent to us via mail once management completed the form. We do have a detailed listing of all major items taken but none were on the itemized sheet that was signed. Several attempts have been made to Forrest and he continues to tell us, "it's still on the truck". On October21, 2021 I contacted Forrest to let him know that we inadvertently had them take a floor lamp, family heirloom, and he said they could pick it up within a few weeks, still have not received the lamp. Forrest has returned some calls only to say he'll get back to us but never does. He also remarks several times that he's had some major auction events that have been worldwide, this doesn't mean that his customers in the surrounding areas don't deserve to have transparency, or customer service offered to them. I reached out to Forrest within the last week and still have had no response. We have now reached over a five month's period with no resolution in sight. I've been trying to get a resolution for my mother, 93, long distance from ****, **. By reading other complaints I am learning that this appears to be a normal practice for Nordic Auction and their business practices. It's a shame and a disgrace that they have displayed an unacceptable work ethic, no transparency and apparently no regard for the customers that provide for their incomes. Any guidance or assistance that you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking this complaint into consideration.
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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Barbara W

    4 stars

    10/05/2022

    We were pleased with the way Forrest handled our very difficult decision to auction off items in the Old Central ***********. Old Central was sold to a developer and the time frame to hold the auction at the school wasn't feasible as we had to move all items in a short period and there were still students at the school.Forrest and his crew moved the entire museum contents to storage free of charge and he and his team did a terrific job. The actual auction was held later in the summer than we would have liked, but he did a wonderful job for us. All the money we earned will be going to scholarships for high school students from East and ******* . We thank Forrest and his crew for doing a fantastic job. In addition we thank him for explaining our situation and how hard we worked to find a spot for the museum contents. ************

    Forrest Evavold's Nordic Auction Response

    10/06/2022

    Thank you very much, ****! I appreciate the opportunity to support your efforts and the youth in ******, *********!

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