Bidder Reviews for 888 Auctions (293)

Very responsive and professional

Very responsive on shipping. Well packaged.

They want you to sign a waiver, even prior to them sending your package out. Speaking of, my items were literally paper thin, but somehow i was told in order to get a tracked shipment, it would cost me approximately $48 (for two small paper thin items. I was also told they could ship it without tracking (not a great idea in my book) for $16 (great price, if the package even arrives). After already paying for the items and for the 24 % Premium, I decided they could keep the items and resell them, that way they already profited from me (the cost and the premium) and then by reselling to whoever was gullible. I’ve had so many GREAT experiences on LiveAuctioneers, except this one. I’ll make sure to note who is handling the auction before I start bidding, and if it’s this company-well I’ll just forgo it.

I bought a painting that was titled Oil On Canvas and had "oil on canvas" in the description as well. I received a very low quality Acrylic painting instead. I requested to return and be refunded, but 888 auctions wanted a 20 % restock fee and also I would be responsible for shipping in BOTH directions which means I would be out allot of money! I appealed with Liveauctioneers, but 888 is unresponsive with them as well! This auction house is selling more acrylic paintings from the same source as oil to this day, so they are scamming customers here! Read their terms an conditions, which allows them to get away with this, even when an item isn't described. Avoid this auction house at all costs, especially for paintings! This is by far the worst experience I have had with an auction house and I am disappointed that Liveauctioneers couldn't help out either. I got totally scammed here.

Great auction house. Service is rapid and curtous. Shipping is first class. Nice organisation. The problem is that the have too many nice items that you can purchase...

I purchased 2 items from this auction house and it turns out tha was just a copies. when I report to them they reply that "they are NOT responsible" Just be carefull with those people!!!

This was a very smooth transaction with no issues to solve, which I usually run into on this site. Piece was beautiful and I am impressed with the ease of this transaction. Thank you.

Is important to let bidder know the authenticity of the paintings

Items with fair prices, pieces in accordance with the photos and description, fast shipping, everything was smooth.

A wonderful experience buying in every respect!

We really enjoyed our purchase from this excellent seller. They provided great photos, were responsive to our questions, and helped us with self arranged shipping back to the US. Highly recommend.

Will do business again.

This company is selling fakes paintings knowing what they do! The painting was acquired by them in Peru to a recognized forger!

Email and confirmed with the auction house this is hand painted but when I receive it's a print.

I purchased a painting from what I thought was an auction house in Canada. That was not the case.... Deceptive... The painting was shipped from Lima Puru.... I based my opinion of the item based on the area it could of ended up... This is deceptive... the only reason to to do this is to fool your customers.

They make the post bidding process easy.

Yes, it can be done, a huge painting from Canada to Key West! Shop with abandon........

Item as described and the shipping was fast!

Great to respond to questions fast shipping

Immediately after paying for the invoice I called 888 to arrange an appointment for picking up my items (live two hours away) Receiver no response and was not able leave a telephone messages as the message box was full each time. I did get a rude massage after communicating the issue with a shipper who knew them. when all my attempts for an appointment has failed I finally drove over two hours to collect my items. I called them again before arriving and was told to come before 2.0 PM prior to their next auction. When I arriver the doors were locked and there was no notice for me at the door. I had to go back home without my items. I have a bad back and driving distances is very uncomfortable. Trying to avoid driving there again I finally asked a friend of mine who works in the are to pick the items up for me. When I received the package from my friend one of the three lots was missing (red glazed porcelain vase) and there was a small glass perfume bottle instead. I called again about this and was sent a revised invoice showing the glass bottle but not the vase paid for. I did send the correct invoice I had received from Live Auctions to point out the mistake. Have received no response and I think I am being ignored. I wish to inform and warn Live Auction bidders to avoid 888.

JUS GOT WHATTA WANTED

I'm very pleased with the entire process with this auction house. Thank you.

I have had a great experience with this auction house. The description, shipping and quality was perfect and fast. Thank you.

‘ Bought a pencil signed Dal í print that checks out perfectly with description in Field catalogue & is c/w other Dal í prints I have. Shipping was safe and reasonably quick. I would buy from them again

I am a specialist collector of contemporary circulating counterfeit Mexican 8 Reales. I search out any source that sells coins that fit my collection.

All around great service. Would recommend.