Bidder Reviews for Bodnar's Auction Sales (653)

I purchased my son’s Christmas gift and it arrived on time and very very well packaged and protected from damage 👍 🏼 👍 🏼 items exactly as pictured but better in person ❤ ️

The print has severe toning damage from cardboard backing. I wish they had examined the print out of the frame and included pictures that indicated that damage.

I purchased a side table for $40 and paid for it promptly. The shipping they recommended was over $500 to bring a tiny little table to Chicago. I arranged for my own shipping. My driver was unable to get to their private home before 4:00 on the appointed day and was not given access. He then continued with his route and was able to pick up the item 8 days later. Bodnar's then demanded that I pay an additional $80 in storage fees. If not, they would not allow the pick up. I cancelled the order and am currently waiting for a full refund. These people are nothing more than common thieves. Do yourself a favor and stay away.

Amazing auction house to purchase from!

Seamless win and shipping for reasonable price.

Bodnar's is a wonderful auction house to bid with!!

Great auction house that offers accurate, detailed pictures and descriptions, not to mention that the items I purchased arrived surprisingly just a few days after the auction. They clearly don't mess around! Thanks for such great service.

Extremely happy with auction house and third party shipper they recommended

Bodnar's handled this transaction perfectly from start to finish. I have received my item and it was packed beautifully. Thank. you!

Everything done with efficiency, items arrived swiftly. Very happy.

Shipping was exorbitant

item arrived quickly and appeared as described

Thanks so much for such a wonderful auction!!

Happy with item and service.

Beautifully packed for the journey...

The overall purchase, shipping, etc, was very good, the only issue was in not making sure I read the description properly. What the pictures show is a beautiful pearl necklace, what I received was closer to a necklace for a young child. I missed the part where it was only 14” and how big 3 mm pearls would be. So, the whole process overall was good, but I am disappointed in myself for not doing my due diligence first.

If you do not have a good monitor know that they do not mention missing stones in their written description.

I’ve had multiple bad experiences with auctions run by Joseph Bodnar, and I’m officially done. After winning several lots, he sent everything to a random UPS store that charged an outrageous fee for shipping. Even worse, the packaging was appalling — no bubble wrap, no padding, nothing. They literally tossed everything I won into a single large box and shipped it cross-country from New Jersey to California. Several items arrived damaged or broken due to their complete disregard for proper packing. When I contacted Bodnar directly, I was shocked by how rude and dismissive he was. From the very beginning, he treated my questions as an annoyance. His tone was condescending and hostile, as if I should be grateful just to be doing business with him. After a handful of emails — where he essentially shouted me down — he simply stopped responding altogether. Even when the UPS store seemingly lost my package for over a week, Bodnar offered no help, no guidance, and no accountability. This wasn’t a one-time issue. I’ve given him more than one chance, and each time I’ve regretted it. If you value your time, your money, or the condition of the items you win, I strongly urge you to avoid Joseph Bodnar auctions. There are many reputable auctioneers out there — this simply isn’t one of them.

Item as shown and described. Great communication, smooth transaction. Fast delivery. Highly recommended.

They hauled my glass and ceramic pieces, completely bare, to a FedEx after 3 days. Yes, its in the fine print, but it wasn't well advertised and they didn't even sent me a email or call before doing so. It also cost me an extra $40 bucks!!!! Its just a small window for pick up considering I've purchase from dozens of other auction houses that don't have such a small window for pick up.

The payment and shipping were very easy to manage. Items are as described-beautiful! Shipping was very fast. Love Bodnar's!

They have very good and detailed information on the items they are selling and these auctions are some of the most entertaining to watch. Sometimes I watch the auctions even if i'm not interested in bidding on any items.

Great auction house! I won several items, and all lots were as described. They arrived in a timely fashion, and I am very happy with both my items and the auction house.

If you contact this auction house with a question or concern, the auctioneer will respond sardonically and will refuse to help.

Always an excitement to watch the auctions live. Great experience!

Great Auction!

Fast

Very good company

I bought an item at Bodnar's Auction Sales "Jan 02, 2025 Dresden, Meissen, Decorative Arts & Antiques!", I went to the Miami antique show the same week, so I couldn't make the payment from the app despite trying to make it. I called them around Jan 6 and told them that I could make the payment immediately with CC if they wanted, otherwise I had to go home to make it from the computer, they said they don't have CC payment system on the phone, we agree to make payment where ever I got computer next couple day. finally I was able to pay on Jan 9 after back home from Show. I also registered next Action and They blocked to me, when I send message to find reason, the reason is "2 weeks late payment" (They are lying), I called them and explained the situation again same Women open phone and She check Message story sad that ll explain Owner, but they still did not remove it, we live in the same city and this is the 3rd time I have attended their auction and bought products and had them picked up. I have left them excellent feedback before. I haven't started fully buy with them yet, the funny thing is that they don't know how much I shop at other auctions

WOULD BID AGAIN FOR ITEMS FROM THIS AUCTION HOUSE

Hello hi, as what they advertised was exactly how I received it. My pickup time was maybe twenty seconds. They are professionals.. point blank