Bidder Reviews for Clars Auctions (1,030)
4.5 out of 5.0 Stars
50-100 of 1,030 Reviews
ErinMenlo Park, CA
Aug 08, 2025

zachEtiwanda, CA
Aug 06, 2025

AniketSeattle, WA
Jul 21, 2025
Beware!! Bait and switch Auction House. Items in photos claimed to not be in the sale
I have bid on over 100 auctions with Live Auctioneer. I can say with conviction that Clars Auction House is the worst case of bait-and-switch I have experienced. The auction showed a group of small items in all pictures and when the item shipped, it was without a silver capped scottish snuf box. I contacted the auction house and they took over a month to admit that the the pictures were a mistake. They have been unresponsive after that and offered a 'house credit' for use with a future purchase. I dont need a credit for more purchase with a deceptive auction house. You should refund the auction fees because clearly you admit that you messed up. But ethical behavior does not seem to be a speciality here. I have asked LiveAuctioneer to step in and help. We shall see what happens. Needless to say, deeply disappointed at what I see as clear and willful fraud.

ElliottSacramento, CA
Jul 20, 2025
All good as usual
Clars has always made any issue I have had right. There have only been a few in ten years of steady purchasing. All good.

Dennis Guthrie, OK
Jul 14, 2025

ThomasSan Francisco, CA
Jul 12, 2025

KathrynTallahassee, FL
Jul 12, 2025

ScottNorth Baldwin, NY
Jul 11, 2025
They were very helpful assisting me with payment and shipping.
I somehow would up duplicating my payment through both Clars and Live Auctioneers. Clars staff were very helpful and had the duplicate payment through Live Auctioneers promptly reversed.

GregoryBelvedere Tiburon, CA
Jul 11, 2025

TimFort Collins, CO
Jul 10, 2025
this clock has some issues of breakage while at Clars and during shipping.
I have sent Clars a list of issue directly to Clars for their awareness. what they do with that info?-time will tell.

ElizabethDania Beach, FL
Jul 04, 2025
A lovely grouping of wonderful items... thanks so much!!!
Clars is one of the finest auction houses I know...

RobertFort Lee, NJ
Jun 07, 2025

JOHNHershey, PA
Jun 07, 2025
Reproduction Not Carved
The item was made of plaster, not carved as described. Glad I didn't pay too much for it. I will never trust their descriptions again. If I can't preview I will not bid. Those of you who bid from a distance... Beware!

Clark Gallery of Abstract ArtManhasset, NY
Jun 06, 2025

AlbertGroningen, NL
Jun 06, 2025

ThomasSan Francisco, CA
Jun 05, 2025

DanielPacific Palisades, CA
Jun 05, 2025

TimFort Collins, CO
May 25, 2025
I purchased this clock in Dec 2024 for $30. It was never shipped. It cost $75 this time. Plus $196
I have never experienced such treatment in bidding on auction items. I have notified Liveauctioneers of the PROBLEMS with the transaction. I do not think I would recommend ever doing business with CLARS Auction to ANYONE-EVER. some thing was terribly wrong with buying at auction-Back in December 2024 CLARS said it would cost nearly $700 to ship. Then they said someone from a shipper picked it up, Then CLARS said they couldn't find the clock. then CLARS put it back up for auction in MAY 2025. I purchase for more than twice what I purchased it for in Dec 2024. I guess this someone is a sucker.

LupePasadena, TX
May 09, 2025

Wm.New York, NY
May 09, 2025

DianneWake, VA
May 09, 2025
Clars Auctions does it right-accurate, responsive, great shippers list
Clars photos and description were spot on. Their shippers list is detailed and helpful. Use it. The team at UPS Store 2080 was amazing-very quick pickup, careful packing and shipping fragile pottery.
GeorgeMalba, NY
Apr 24, 2025

ScottCarmel, CA
Apr 11, 2025

PeterRiverside, CA
Mar 15, 2025
Excellent Communication
Clars Auction was very accommodating with excellent communication. They did a great job shipping my items to me in very timely manner. Many thanks.

NeilSydney, AU
Mar 11, 2025
Excellent items every time I bid!
I have bought several items from Clars and each time they are exactly as described and reasonably priced. Their recommended shipper Premier Pack and Ship also does a great job of packing fragile valuable items for international shipping. Both companies are highly recommended!

AhmadSan Ramon, CA
Mar 04, 2025

Phillip RWatsonville, CA
Feb 21, 2025
OrnaDollard-des-ormeaux, CA
Feb 07, 2025

GaryNorth Bethesda, MD
Feb 07, 2025

James Mussallem Treasures LLCJacksonville, FL
Jan 30, 2025

KellyCarmel, CA
Jan 18, 2025
One of the best houses around!
I've been buying from Clars for more than 20 years, and selling too. They have always been great to deal with-friendly, professional and helpful. Can't recommend them more highly.

PatGainesville, FL
Jan 10, 2025
Shipping
My shipping costs were very reasonable. Quite often the shipping quotes I get from various auctioneers are outrageous.

JoanPalm Springs, CA
Dec 12, 2024
Clars is a great auction house
Clars always has interesting and desirable items. It’s a go to auction for me

ArnoldSouth Bend, IN
Dec 12, 2024
Top of the line Auction House
I had purchased from them about four previous times and it has always been a smooth transaction every time.

GarySan Diego, CA
Dec 05, 2024

MichaelSaint Clairsville, OH
Nov 22, 2024
ChristaPacific Grove, CA
Nov 11, 2024
No Problems
No complaints. I did ask for a condition statement via the LiveAuctioneers link, but didn't get a response until I emailed them via my gmail. Chose Jack London mail again for shipping. Good job. For a medium painting from SF area to Monterey the cost was $110.

JenniferWoodbridge, VA
Nov 09, 2024
Perfect
Perfect auction house fast response billing shipping turnaround time all was great thank you

James Mussallem Treasures LLCJacksonville, FL
Nov 09, 2024
EricaFlower Mound, TX
Oct 26, 2024

SteveLake Mary, FL
Oct 14, 2024
As with anything else these days... shipping costs can be a major one.
clear communication, fast service.

MartinMinehead, GB
Oct 13, 2024
Quick and efficient
The whole process from start to finish was run effectively and efficiently. There seemed no issue with interacting with a new international client, and business was very easy to conduct. I was really delighted by the speed of pickup and despatch and thrilled with the lot I won! All kudos to Clars!

PhilipBurr Ridge, IL
Oct 13, 2024

RobertHayesville, NC
Oct 12, 2024

JamesMccomb, MS
Oct 12, 2024

andrewToronto, CA
Oct 05, 2024

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