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 and Greg Quiroga

In Praise of David Reynolds

"Dave, you have a great future in half-time N.F.L. pep talks. You were great!"

Ray Wisley
Director of Player Personnel
NFL Europe League

"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, January 2001

"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

"As always, you make it happen."

Janice Mondavi
Charles Keug Winery
Justin Sienna High School

"Capriccioso!, Philharmonia’s annual auction and dinner gala, was fabulously successful, and in all ways exceeded expectations."

George Gelles
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

"Your auctioneering on Saturday was amazing. You were skillful, fun, lively, quick and encouraged those bids even higher. What more could we have asked for?"

Deb Rockwell
The Urban School of San Francisco

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

"Thank you for the wonderful experience of working with you as our auctioneer this year at the Night of Light. I truly appreciate all of your support in planning the auction and then your wonderful 'performance' on Saturday night. You turned our event around and have brought it into the 21st century!"

Sally Coates
Executive Director
Episcopal Charities

"Thanks so much for your help at Iron Chef 2005! You made the difference! You are a true professional and a force to be reckoned with. The children are safer because of you."

Michael Sorensen, MPA
Interim Executive Director
Children's Relief Nursery

"I want to thank you again for your support for our winter fundraiser, Angel Gala 2005. You did an outstanding job as the auctioneer for our live auction. We are very grateful for all of your efforts, from sharing your expertise with our auction planning committee, to helping us reach a new income record for the live auction. It was truly a remarkable and memorable event, and we couldn't have done it without you!"

Eric Nelson
Executive Director
Napa Valley Museum

"You single handedly helped us have the most successful event ever! We can't thank you enough. It was incredible what you were able to do. Everyone loved the live auction."

Gabriella Calicchio
Executive Director
Marin Theater Company

"Thank you for bringing your experience, energy and enthusiasm to the Red Cross Gala! Through all of the planning, as well as during the main event, your contribution ensured a successful event."

Kelly Murphy
2005 Auction Co-Chair, Paint the Town Red
Bay Area Red Cross

"You did a great job and engaged the attention of what can be a difficult audience. I was pleased and moved with the way the Fund-A-Cure closed the live auction. The contribution of you and Dave during the pre-ball planning was so valuable and helped us move many of our items. Thank you again."

Pamela Abaci
2004 Co-Chair, Cattle Baron's Ball
American Cancer Society Los Gatos

"Greg Quiroga proved to be 'the auctioneer extraordinaire' at our annual fundraiser this year. His energy, creativity and genuine concern for our mission were invaluable to us and resulted in the most successful live auction to date."

Christine Burroughs
Chief Executive Officer
InnVision

"Thank you so much for doing a great job with our live auction. We raised a record amount of money and your enthusiasm and expertise were a big part of that success."

Kathy Mott
2005 Live Auction Chair
Marin Catholic High School

"Thank you for all the hard work you did for our auction. We received so many good words about you from our guests and look forward to seeing you again next year!"

Krista Bryant
Development Director
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Alaska

"Thanks again for making our reception such a success. The amount you raised in the live auction met our goals for both the live and silent auctions!"

Bill Hirsh
Executive Director
Aids Legal Referral Panel

"You helped us take our event to another level in fundraising and professionalism. You have a great sense of humor that shined throughout our event."

Gerry Hansen
2004 Auction Chair
Marin Horizon School

"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
2004 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
2004 Auction Chair
Oakland East Bay Symphony