Bidder Reviews for Auctions Online (31)

This is not a print, it is a page from a magazine. What a complete fraud.

They sell items presented as "signed lithographs" which in fact are pages cut from the books. Do not buy anything from them.

The description of the item was vague. Unclear whether it was a canvas copy. Condition was described as "good" but frame was broken and the canvas was fractured. It was apparent that it had been forcibly pulled from its original outer frame.

Grossly inflated valuations and fraudulently signed artwork. The address provided is not the gallery or auctioneer, the phone number claims they are simply a third party call center for the auctioneer that wishes to renamed anonymous. I did receive a call from their attorney when I wrote a complaint. I was asked to return the item to the attorneys office for a refund. It was a waste of time and money dealing with them to resolve it which is why I will be more careful in the future which auctioneers I trust.

Won this auction which claimed the lot item was estimated value at $8000, i won the auction for only a few hundred dollars only for the auctioneer to claim the item went missing and that I could replace it with something else same value, which value? The few hundred dollars or the $8000 they claimed it was worth. The values this auctioneer claims are easily 10x actual worth. Buyers beware...... The address listed is NOT their gallery or warehouse, the telephone number provided claims they are simply a third party call/answering service and NOT the actual auctioneer.

The Albrect Durer I purchased is just a gift shop print in Italy that was advertised as being valued at $4000-$5000. Its worth $25. Just a copy print that was taped to a mat with double stick tape. Getting it shipped was a pain.

After the Auction Expired, I was Contacted with Kind Attention to the Handling of the June Sale. The Gold Frame was a Good Idea Too. I Would Come Back for More

Tgey canceled my order

My experience to date has been very positive. No complaints

One seller opened a dispute, claiming I didn’t pay. I asked if they wanted me to cancel the original check and have one issued and sent directly from the bank. They’re not responding. I don’t know what the dispute will mean for my future attempts to bid. The second, so paid immediately and nothing. I messaged seller about shipment on the item, and nothing. I looked for a location in which I could open a dispute and can not.

Ad was misleading. Claimed the works were signed but they were not. The "signature" was printed. That is not "signed". Then they harassed me and threatened me and blackmailed me to try to get me to pay.

For international shipping charge you also foreigne office cost.

Private Estate Fine Art Jewelry Sale is absolutely unreliable auction house. Waiting for my payment confirmation from November 7th. Up to date it is not confirmed, poor communication and lousy service. My items are paid, confirmed by my bank that all is ok. However, still no action is taken by the auction house. Totally unacceptable!

Availability to pay with Visa and Paypal. not everyone has American Express

would be helpful if MC and/or visa were accepted. it takes WAY to long to get items shipped after payment is made.

I purchased Medusa in an auction June 12, 2017 for the opening price of $100. It was described as a signed bronze, rosin statue of ********** nature. There is nothing ********** about Medusa. It seems to be a toy of plastic with a stamped on name that is painted a bronze color. Surprisingly it was shipped from Spain in a 12” by 12” box while the toy is only 6” tall by 2” wide and 1” deep. It was shipped by a man named Gonzales. A price was scraped off the bottom probably $1.99 for tourists. The total bill was $181.00. I was scammed. Harris Vernick, **********

The items sent from this auction house were an absolute scam. The lithographs were extremely blurry as of print off a a cheap internet photograph. They were not the dimensions listed on the auction description and the signatures and edition numbers were not in the same locations as in the listing photo. A complete forgery and scam.

After several successful purchases, I am very unhappy with my last transaction re a Miro print. I went to the bank (a time-consuming process) and paid a $20 or $30 fee to wire the money and STILL have not heard from the auction house. They have not gotten in touch with me except to tell me they received my payment and someone would contact me. Dr. B. B. ; Austin, TX

Yes, a reputable action how should be able to supply an accurate photo of items being auctioned. A pencil signed lithograph by Marc Chagall was portrayed in bidding and I received a forgery signed in ink. On two other bids won and paid, I still have not received notification that it was received by any shipping representative and it's been almost a month after I paid about $900 for both. INVOICE # 1889 **********

I would like to draw your attention on the fact that some auctions are presented with the intend to mislead the collector, like the ongoing USA live auctions which present mostly bad copies under the name of the original artist. Many of your collectors will be trapped. ANother thing on a recent Japanese woodblocks auction, I was the only bidder on my selected items and my bids were added 3 or 4 times when no competitor was bidding. I find this not faire as the rule is that the bid increase only if there is a competition.

I got the feeling that they were a front and the auction was not real. I got the merchandise much later. I asked for USPS, but got more expensive UPS shipment. And then to get the wrong items that were very cheap looking. I felt I had been "had."

Although the auction website is very interactive and well done, there is no information on mailing/shipping prices for small items. When the auction was contacted they act like they have never shipped a small item and have no idea what to do. They say contact the shipper. If a shipper is not listed is the buyer supposed to go online and contact a shipper and guess they work with this auction? The small peace sign necklace that I purchased was disappointing. There was no promise of it being silver or even a quality piece so my assuming that was wrong, now I know items bid on can indeed be sub par. I realize this is a very high end auction and that items go for tens of thousands of dollars. My first experience however was not too good. Last week I signed in for an auction for a pair of Chanel costume jewelry earrings for $125. and never heard back regarding the bidding. Please let me know if it is my responsibility to keep checking and also where to check for final bids. Thanks very much for your time. The live auctions in Palm Springs are great, it's better to just bid and pick up items in person. Best Regards. Janice

You need to improve your CC payment services! Not everyone is computer savvy! Make a secure page to give payment information!

Works of art offered as genuine are not. Why you can offer the same art work in two sucesive auctions?

My husband and I along with our sons attended an auction in Palm Springs where we purchased 10 or so items. We were able to take the items with us in our truck. Shortly after the auction, we began receiving auction emails. This was at our request. After bidding on an item online, I requested the shipping price. The reply indicated the shippers did not ship small items such as shoes or jewelry. Although I inquired to the auctioneer several times, I did not receive a reply. It might be a good idea to let people know approximate shipping prices that would allow them to spend their money accordingly. The auction site is state of the art, very well organized making it convenient to bid on several items at once. Thank you for your time.