Bidder Reviews for The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc. (2,611)

The bag is lovely and in excellent condition. My complaints are with the shippers that you use. I have won many items from The Benefit Shop and am always pleased with the items, but it seems the shipping charges are more absurd each time. Sometimes one UPS is slightly more reasonable than the other, but sometimes neither of them are. I win items from auctions all over the country, and most of the time the shipping in UPS. I seldom feel I am being taken advantage of-only from your local UPS stores. I was charged $33 shipping for this moderate-size handbag. The weight was under a pound, and it was not a fragile item that required careful padding. Unfortunately I now must think very carefully before I dare bid with The Benefit Shop again.

Always interesting to see what they are offering. Unfortunately they do not offer in house shipping. However, the outside company they recommended did an outstanding job packing the item securely for a safe arrival. I prefer in house shipping which is more convenient for bidders since the cost and shipping charge can all be on one invoice in addition to the time saved of not having to make arrangements after the invoice is paid. Again, I was very pleased with their recommended shipper who provided outstanding service! Thank you.

not helpful with shipping at all. And local UPS stores: Highway rubbery

Wonderful auction house! Nice staff and great finds!

Really nice people! Great place love that they are a benefit!!

Great auction house with nice helpful staff!

Very good auction House

Foundation and shipper were very attentive to act on my behalf regarding bidding, payment and pick up and shipping...... Would buy from Foundation and use shipper again...

Everything went smoothly. Payment and shipment were easy. Item was better than expected.

Always use them. Great prices

When the pandemic began and I was quarantined at home I found myself at the Benefit Shop auction where a fascinating collection of items were for sale beginning at $1. In that first auction I won a $150 Israeli memorial plate for $1 and was hooked. I now have the pleasure of bidding every week. Sometimes I win and sometimes I lose. The whole process is fascinating and highly entertaining. The entire process, from start to finish, is simple and easy. Picking up the items I won is the best part because I get to meet the lovely people who work there. At this point any pleasant human contact is the best part of my week. My only concern is storage. If I continue to enjoy their auctions each week where will I put all this stuff. I am starting to feel like William Randolph Hearst in San Simeon. Perhaps you remember that scene in the warehouse in Citizen Kane... well, that's going to be me. Don't say I didn't warn you. Their auctions are most certainly addictive.

Delighted!

Love their auction

Love their auction.

Great people to do do business with.

Nice frame and as described in the listing.

I wish I lived close enough to pick up my items since the shipping often exceeds the price I pay for the item/s.

BSF offers a wide variety of items. I have participated in several BSF auctions and have found several hidden treasures or unique items to bid on.

Efficient and pleasant experience.

ALWAYS DIFFERENT AND FUN AT THE AUCTION

great people to work with!

Nice company to do business with

Have bought with the multiple times

Over priced shipping!

The Benefit House auctions and typical inventory has VARIETY! In my opinion, some gems, some junk. Everything is promoted equally well, so it's really best to keep your bids and purchases focused on items where you have some familiarity or expertise. I am close enough to visit the warehouse in person, which I feel is a distinct advantage as it avoids the hassles and costs of shipping. They do not offer in-person previews, but they don't rush me in and out. Therefore, I have the opportunity to see additional items that I had been considering. Sometimes I am glad I avoided them, and other times this confirms I should have bid more. Overall very pleasant, well organized, and efficient.

Helpful, efficient, great to work with.

The Benefit Shop was easy to work with.