Bidder Reviews for 888 Auctions (277)

Accurate in their description and the general process from beginning to end.

I have never had a problem with these guys. When did I tell you something they’re telling you something right very good people

Very pleased with the transaction. Guided me through the whole process seamlessly.

I DIDN'T KNOW THAT YOU DIDN'T CHECK OUT THE ITEMS YOU SELL. YOU HAVE NO PROBLEM TAKING A COMMISION. WHELL I HAD THIS AUTOGRAPHE EXAMINED BY AN EXPERT AND HE SAID TO WAS DEFINITLY A FORGERY. I CALL UP THE PEOPLE AND THEY TELL ME I SHOPULD OF ASKED QUESTION, BUT I THOUGHT YOU DID THAT SINCE YOU TAKE A C OMMISION. I WAS WRONG. EVERYONE PASSES THE BUCK. SO I AM VERY DISSATISFIED.

I've bought several things from this company and they are fast and professional.

Of course, the stone is amazing! What else is amazing is the customer service received from this auction house. Will definitely be dealing with these folks again in the future.

Everything was perfect, thank you

888 sells fake art. They are careful to say “this item has the signature of [ artist ].” Well, anyone can sign “Vincent Van Gogh” on a modern painting — that doesn’t mean that it’s by Van Gogh. I hope that people read the reviews and know that they are not buying what they think they’re buying. Disappointed to see that LiveAuctioneers still lets 888 sell items on this site.

This is a great auction house. Wonderful selection and absolutely 5 star customer service! ***** lyn

Paint the stone surface to red and named it chicken blood. 👎

Absolutely disappointed with my experience from 888 Auctions. On getting my items and having a third party verify that they were fake, 888 Auctions refused to refund purchases and said that its my responsibility to make sure the items were real. Don't believe any certificates of authenticity from this auction house.

It has been a real pleasure working with 888 Auctions. Their items were of great quality, and when there was an issue with one of the items I ordered, they offered a discount promptly and then sent the items, completely restored, very quickly. I have been impressed with their customer service and look forward to working with them again.

Wonderful service. Wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this company.

different quality depending on the object, but overall satisfactory

At best, 888 is a lazy auction house. Every item lacked descriptions or condition reports, although they did all arrive well packaged. Pretty sure one item is a forgery as well, but their insistence on not doing research is concerning for all items. It should also go without saying that their estimates are complete guesses, without even a base layer of knowledge on their resale value, which is why so many seem to be in the same price range. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this auction house unless there's something for sale you simply cannot live without. Just assume the worst for the piece you are bidding on, unfortunately. If it looks too good to be true, it, unfortunately, might be.

Recently I purchased a Gvstav Klimt. It came well packaged, it looks very old however there is no authentication certificate-not sure why?

Great Auction Team very satisfied

I had a question before bidding and it was responded to very quickly. I sought information from the shipper and got a price quote before bidding. I won the item and it is in my house now. I was very pleased with the whole process.

The vast majority of the interesting lots are forgeries.

Great item love it!

The painting was very well painted by the artist. It's Fascinating.

Shipping takes a long time

Simple process of registering and purchasing. Requested alternate shipping arrangements that were honored and received my item in good condition before the holiday rush.

Arranging shipping is inconvenient and expensive

Great house.... after loads of experience with various auction houses, these guys are super professional, goods are well looked after during shipping and all is done in a timely manner. Got bids on more. Hope to work with them again.

I received five perfectly clean (a near-impossibility for most of the stones I had won) plasticky-looking 'stones', with the same specific gravity (sapphire and tourmaline? really?)-and also the 'certification' cards from a lab supposedly based in India but with a Samoan telephone number !). Too good to be true, certainly-and a total scam. Never again.

BEWARE! What a con! I was the highest bidder, received a sales confirmation, paid for my purchase and was then informed that this was not being honoured! I wish I had read other reviews before enlisting and bidding as I can see this is not an isolated case. Take my advice and buy elsewhere.

888 Auctions were very co-operative & helpful in expediting my purchase.

I have won several pieces from 888 auctions & I'm so happy with all my pieces. Always do your research on the item you're bidding on. The loose stones are spectacular & can't wait to make pendants for my pearls or on a torque/chain. Very happy to deal with 888 auctions. If any problem arises, they will go out of their way to guide & help you. I would highly reccommend this auction house. Very happy with items & service. Thank you. Cleo

A Canadian auction house with policies in place to safely pick up items pickup. As others have noted, while many or most of the items listed are legitimate, many are in categories that are prone to fakery, and there is no handholding to help you work out the difference. Keep your eyes open and do your research before you bid, as you would with any investment or collection. If nothing else, bid on what you like for the sake of itself, and not for the hopes turning a profit and flipping it. You won't go wrong with that intention.