Customer Testimonials 

Reynolds & Buckley approaches every auction with the same energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to success. We know that as auctioneers we can make a difference in the overall success of every auction we touch, and we dedicate ourselves to making the most of every lot we sell.

Our commitment to your event begins long before we take the stage, and is evident long after. The preparation we put into every event is reflected in the raised paddles of your audience, and the raised revenue of your event.

We believe that we make a difference for every auction event we work with, and our clients do too. Following are a sampling of comments from our clients, for both David Reynolds, Greg Quiroga and Ed Gold.

In Praise of David Reynolds

"He is a one-man orchestra of auctioneering, able to separate audiences from their currency with the subtlety of a Spanish galleon in full rig and the passion of Billy Graham in full flight."

Jeremy Oliver
OnWine Report

"David brings intelligence, insight, and extraordinary enthusiasm to the wine auction arena as well as a true understanding of how to be most economically efficient so that the charity might reach its ultimate goal."

Dick Grace
Grace Family Vineyards

"He turns the auction tent into a revival meeting with his evangelical zeal. It is an amazing performance…He is my dream auctioneer."

Anthony Dias Blue
Bon Appetit Magazine

"I was so impressed with the expertise and energy that he brought to the proceedings, which by the way were very successful, in large part due to David’s substantive role."

Archie McClaren
KCBX Central Coast Wine Classic

"It is difficult to describe the appreciation I feel for the phenomenal and central role you played for Wine for the Spirit. Erin's House is blessed by you taking us under your wing. Our success was squarely your success!!!"

Mark Millett
Erin's House for Grieving Children

In Praise of Greg Quiroga

"You're the most exciting charity auctioneer I've had the pleasure of working with. You were awesome!"

Raj Mathai
Sports Director
NBC 11

"In the three years that Greg has worked with us, our Fund-A-Need has grown from $25k to $150k. His understanding of our organization is extraordinary. Our guests rave about him every year. I recommend him and Reynolds & Buckley whenever I have the opportunity to do so."

Beth Sandefur
Donor Relations & Special Events Manager
California Shakespeare Theater

"Greg Quiroga is one of the best. ... worth every penny. He works closely with event organizers, committees, and board members to make sure that you make the most money out of your auction lots. He travels the country year round auctioneering so he's seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. He's always calm under pressure and absolutely hilarious. My guests adore him and we will be booking him for years to come."

Megan Peck
Development Associate
Episcopal Community Services

"In the past six years I have worked with Greg, I have realized that he is nothing short of a miracle worker. His auctioneering talent and expertise are bar-none and I wouldn’t dream of having an auction without him."

Patricia Colin
Director of Development
International School of the Peninsula

"Our auction has only grown under Greg's care. He makes our event unique, exciting and, most importantly, profitable. We hope he is with us for years to come!"

Jen Callahan
The Wine Event Co-Chair
The Children's Hospital, Denver CO

"Thank you for all your efforts. You were fantastic! Due to your entertaining and professional auctioneering style, the live auction greatly exceeded expectations all around."

Peter Stevenson
Live Auction Chair
Burlingame Community Education Foundation

"Again, our heartfelt thanks for a job magnificently executed. Your star quality was shining through and our Education program benefited. I personally appreciated all your help and great suggestions."

Fritzi Schoen
Auction Chair
Oakland East Bay Symphony

"Greg has been a vital part of our auction planning each year. He is available to us 7 months prior to our Wine Event—assisting us in cataloging and marketing our live lots; as well as helping us anticipate the trends of the environment we are currently in. His knowledge and ideas have been invaluable."

Carrie E. Yoshida
Director of Development & Marketing
Make A Wish Foundation® of Sacramento & Northeastern California

"Di Rosa began working with Greg Quiroga as auctioneer five years ago and saw an immediate jump in the funds raised. Greg has been invaluable in making our auction more professional and offers invaluable support and advice from the planning phase through the actual event. As an auctioneer he shines - the amount of information he retains and communicates effectively about the art work is astounding. He keeps the audience engaged and entertained, and remembers repeat bidders by name from year to year. We feel fortunate to have Greg as part of our fundraising team and look forward to working with him again this year."

Kathryn Reasoner
Executive Director
di Rosa

"Thank you so much, Greg! As usual, you did a stellar job. I do not know of a better auctioneer, and in particular, a better fit for us here. The event was a huge success, and a great deal of credit goes to you!"

Claire Ladensack
Events Coordinator
The Bascom

In Praise of Ed Gold

"Ed really is worth his weight in gold. He educated and inspired the auction team for months leading up the event and then hit it out of the ballpark on the night. The excitement and support for our cause was overwhelming. Patrons bid and had a ball and our donating artists and supporters felt valued and respected. We couldn't have asked for better auctioneer."

Adriene Rockwell
Board Member
Arts Benicia
Benicia, CA

"Ed is superb! He is an animated and fun auctioneer who got our audience excited and ready to bid. In the months leading up to the event, he gave us advice on how to shape not only our Live Auction, but our Silent Auction as well. We raised the most money at this year's Auction with guests enjoying themselves during a Live auction that moved swiftly. Bravo!"

Wendy Levine
Director of Development
St.Mark's School
San Rafael, CA

"The O'Neal auction was last night. I am in love with Ed. He did a phenomenal job. He is loaded with personality and really did his research."

Christa Duffy
Honorary Chair
O'Neal School
Pinehurst, NC

"Many people have commented on how much they like Ed's energy and we feel that Ed represented us well."

Catarina Schwab
Vice-President-California
buildOn
San Francisco, CA

"We will use Ed again. He was awesome. Everybody loved him."

Nicole Cosand
Development Director
The Marin School
Sausalito, CA

"I can guarantee that the bids would not have been as high without you there. So many attendees commented on 'how fabulous that auctioneer was."

Karen Growney
Co-Event Chair
La Piccola Scuola Italiana

"I do not know where to begin thanking you for the incredible impact you made on our fundraising efforts for the Healdsburg Animal Shelter at our recent event. From your early-on recommendations on how to enhance our auction items and the evening's festivities to the energy and heartfelt connection with the audience, you surpassed our highest expectation. I will never have another auction event without you!"

Kathleen McCaffrey
President, Board of Directors
Healdsburg Animal Shelter