Bidder Reviews for Floating World Auctions (222)
TOP RATED4.7 out of 5.0 Stars
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JohnCrans Vd, CH
Mar 24, 2024
BogdanWarszawa, PL
Mar 21, 2024
High additional charges
Comparing to other auctions, additional charges are high. No choice of international shipping, only UPS.
Floating World AuctionsMar 21, 2024
The only fee we set ourselves is the buyer’s premium at 25 % which is standard for most auction houses. All other fees are set by LiveAuctioneers and out of our control. We ship internationally by any carrier the buyer requests, but they must make the request. We cannot read minds.
ChristaPacific Grove, CA
Mar 15, 2024
Smooth Transaction
That about says it all. They were very responsive to my request for hi res photos and the etching was as described by the auction house. Arrived safely too. I wouldn't hesitate to do business with them again
DAVIDSummer Hill, AU
Dec 28, 2023
Accuracy, helpfulness, and quality packaging
I found Floating World Auctions great people to deal with. They had photographed and described my items accurately, so I received what I expected-no hidden surprises. They were helpful in suggesting my shipping method, and their packaging was superior so that the items were protected from the edges of the package, preventing the bruising which might otherwise occur. Thank you.
Eivind RogerLarvik, NO
Nov 11, 2023
YasminHouston, TX
Nov 11, 2023
EvanRochester, NH
Nov 10, 2023
Fantastic all around
Roberta was a delight to deal with during the invoicing process and the item was shipped promptly and packaged well-delivered exactly one week after winning the lot. Couldn't have asked for a better experience and will gladly buy from again.
AvrimNew Paltz, NY
Nov 10, 2023
ReeseCleveland, OH
Nov 10, 2023
StevenWashington, DC
Nov 10, 2023
NageswariCincinnati, OH
Sep 12, 2023
TerryEugene, OR
Aug 18, 2023
ChristophMemmingen, DE
Aug 18, 2023
SergeAnnecy, FR
Aug 18, 2023
Always a reliable auction house!
I bought several times from Floating World and their service is excellent. Highly recommended.
RobertOrange, CA
Aug 18, 2023
EvanNew Brighton, MN
May 26, 2023
Very nice to deal with
Communication was excellent, they helped me with a misunderstanding. I appreciated that a lot. Items were very well packed. They look great and the auction pictures were accurate. My only issue was UPS somehow sent the package elsewhere, and took an extra week to get it to me. But that doesn’t reflect badly on Floating World. UPS just isn’t as good as it used to be.
CherylFairfield, IA
Mar 24, 2023
It's easy to sign up, bid, and the customer service is great
I'm so happy to have found Floating World Auctions! It's easy to sign up and bid. When I have a questions, I call and get to speak to nice people who have all the answers. Thank you!
StevenMelbourne, FL
Mar 19, 2023
Very Pleased with Selection/Variety
I always look forward to browsing the listings on Floating World's auctions. I have purchased perhaps two dozen prints from there over the past two years. Always a good variety to peak my interest. Buyer premium of 28 % is quite high-more than most auction houses I have dealt with, but also not the highest. But it does impact my bidding decisions. My only caution (my only negative) is that I wish this seller would consider on a consistent basis clearly stating when a print is a later edition or later printing. When only the original print date is listed in the description, it could easily be misunderstood by a less-informed buyer to be the printing date of the actual print listed for sale. I am more respectful of the galleries who do this-those who provide more information rather than less. This said, I would can still provide an overall positive recommendation for Floating World, and I will continue to purchase from them.
NageswariCincinnati, OH
Jan 18, 2023
JacobPetaluma, CA
Jan 11, 2023
Prints were in poor condition.. very disappointed..
The two prints I received were covered in ripples/waves, one of the prints wasn’t to bad and after matting and framing the waves won’t be that noticeable, however the other print was covered in big waves and ripples as if it was from water/moisture damage and is very noticeable even if matted. The description for the worst of the two prints makes mention of a small smudge in the margins which is completely hidden if matted however the description fails to mention the very prevalent waves in tight groupings across the paper which are very prevalent and obnoxiously deter from the beauty of the print. The other print has some rippling and waves as well however they don’t interfere as much with the image. I’m very disappointed and even feel slightly deceived.
Floating World AuctionsJan 20, 2023
It’s hard to take seriously a buyer so disappointed with his purchases that he pens a one-star review, but not disappointed enough to bother to contact us first. Had he done so, we would have made every effort to understand his concerns and remedy them. The transaction involves two prints from a four-print suite by Tanya Clark. The buyer's sole complaint is that the paper has “big waves and ripples.” We have examined the two prints still in our gallery and there is indeed a slight ripple in their margins, which is the natural state of the paper and exactly how they looked the day they were printed. These "ripples" are plainly visible in the images provided on Liveauctioneers. The buyer speculates that the “damage” may have occurred during shipping, which of course is not our fault, unless he is suggesting we packed his prints negligently, which we know is not the case. Anyone can make a mistake and we will accept responsibility for ours. That didn’t happen here.
RichelleBoulder, CO
Jan 02, 2023
LoïcRenens Vd, CH
Dec 27, 2022
Perfect service
Very helpful and professional Gallery, top quality shipping service. I definitively would recommend this business for the first class service.
JohnShaker Heights, OH
Dec 24, 2022
AndreasWien, AT
Dec 23, 2022
AlexanderLondon, GB
Dec 23, 2022
Another great buy from FWA
Great prints which were entirely as advertised. They accommodated my choice of shipper. The whole experience was hassle-free.
NicholasFeasterville Trevose, PA
Dec 23, 2022
LeonardVancouver, WA
Dec 23, 2022
JohnOrange, CA
Dec 21, 2022
RobertOrange, CA
Nov 12, 2022
CHRISTIANParis, FR
Nov 12, 2022
Excellent communication. trustfully seller.
Perfection. item. packaging protection. shipping tracking. communication. advise given Really listening to you
TaylorHutto, TX
Nov 12, 2022
Fast shipping, well packaged
Invoice was sent quickly and shipping was prompt. The item was extremely well packaged and arrived in perfect condition.
StevenJackson, TN
Nov 09, 2022
Good Packing of Prints
The two unframed prints were very well packed and arrived in pristine condition.
NicholasFeasterville Trevose, PA
Sep 01, 2022
AndreasWien, AT
Aug 12, 2022
DanielBoston, MA
Aug 05, 2022
LeonardVancouver, WA
Aug 03, 2022
SueNew York, NY
Aug 01, 2022
Well this auction house works throughliveauctioneers.com I’ve dealt with them for several decades
Well this auction house works throughliveauctioneers.com I’ve dealt with them for several decades. Floating World Auction house is well-known to fans of Ukiyo a prince. I have dealt with him for many decades and I’m very pleased with those three results. They not only do you in the auctioning and they also ship. Roberta and husband are reliable and excellent you know how to shoot carefully as well. Highly recommend!
MauroTorino, IT
Jul 03, 2022
Serious auction house with great experience.
Great communication. Very kind staff who help you by email for any problem. To recommend.
LaurenceNew York, NY
Jul 02, 2022
AntonioFullerton, CA
Jun 23, 2022
JohnShaker Heights, OH
May 22, 2022
BrianPhiladelphia, PA
May 01, 2022
RyanScottsdale, AZ
May 01, 2022
DonaldSun Lakes, AZ
Apr 30, 2022
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