Reviews
Bidder Reviews for McLaren Auction Services (73)
4.3 out of 5.0 Stars
1-50 of 73 Reviews
Joyce’s Dolls/ Chase UnlimitedJacksonville, FL
Jul 12, 2026
Described accurately
Very nicely described item. Packed well and arrived safely. Very expensive to ship. It cost more to ship than the item cost but otherwise it was a nice transaction.
StevenEwing, NJ
Jul 2, 2026
AndrewPortland, OR
Jun 11, 2026
Good photos, easy pickup
Quite satisfied with my purchases from McLaren. As a Portlander, I particulalry liked the ease of pickup. I went down a day or two after the auction had ended and all my items were already grouped together, ready to be carried out. Will look forward to future auctions.
MarilynPortland, OR
Jun 10, 2026
JoshelleSherwood, OR
May 31, 2026
My items are wonderful and the process was quick and easy!
Thank you, can’t wait for the next auction!
WayneTenino, WA
May 31, 2026
Dennis Guthrie, OK
May 14, 2026
UrszulaNaperville, IL
May 13, 2026
All was good overall
I was very happy with the item price and how fast I got response about the shipping. The shipping price though was more than the price of the lamp, which was very surprising to me because I order those lamps from all over the U. S. and it doesn’t cost that much. Everything fantastic but the shipping cost.
WoodSearcy, AR
Apr 17, 2026
The whole process with McClaren Auction Services very smoothly, they were great!
I'm new to online auction and was very pleased with the ease of use, paying and shipping. The people at McClaren Auction Services are very polite and helpful when there are questions. I highly recommend giving them a try.
DirkFar Hills, NJ
Apr 16, 2026
Great Auction House
Auction went well, Notifications were sent at the appropriate time so I didn’t miss my lot. Prompt response when asking questions and the shipping was perfect-Tou could drop the box from 10k ft and it would be fine!!! Excellent House highly recommend-Great experience! ’ n
JerryPacheco, CA
Apr 1, 2026
MichaelNewcastle, CA
Mar 18, 2026
RodneyDurand, IL
Feb 7, 2026
WilPutnam Valley, NY
Jan 22, 2026
JesseMarina Del Rey, CA
Dec 30, 2025
SueRodeo, CA
Dec 25, 2025
Great transaction with this Auction House
Honest, helpful Auction house. Great packaging an shipping.
TimLouisville, KY
Dec 24, 2025
MarieCelina, TX
Nov 26, 2025
JimArcadia, OH
Nov 8, 2025
Robert North Tonawanda, NY
Oct 30, 2025
VaughnPowell, TN
Oct 30, 2025
StevenFairfax, VA
Oct 27, 2025
EdwardIndianapolis, IN
Oct 17, 2025
HEARTLESS THIEVES!! This company kept my items and took my money
THIEVES This company kept my items and took my money!! I had a long conversation and made arrangements with a female employee there after i won the items and then the other man there totally disregarded my conversation with her! she said they could ship out the small items and they would reconsign the large item if i could not get it picked up in time no problem. they only gave 2 weeks and were totally unwilling to be kind and work with me to get a shipper booked. instead they took my money, kept my items and moved them into storage so they could sell them again. Horrible way to treat a paying customer antique dealer. and yes i was very unhappy being treated this way and reacted as such. they will gas light you and try to get you to also not acknowledge the arrangements and conversation i had with the female employee!!!
AndrewWasilla, AK
Oct 1, 2025
Great Auction House.
McLaren was a great auction house to buy from. They were quick in responding to questions, usually within the same day. I always have difficulty getting things shipped to me affordably because I'm in Alaska, but they recommended a good shipping service that saved me over $200 on theliveauctioneers.com price. I'd buy from them again in a heartbeat!
RobertDixon, IL
Sep 27, 2025
PaulWarminster, PA
Sep 5, 2025
McLaren, A Top Shelf Auction House in every Regard!
I am very pleased with every aspect of my purchase from McLaren! From the listing photos and description, the communication, the live bidding, the billing and the easy shipping experiance! I will follow their auctions and recomend them to anyone!
HaroldJuneau, AK
Sep 4, 2025
RichardBirmingham, AL
Sep 4, 2025
Excellent auction house
First time using this auction house. Excellent service, hope to do moare business in the future
DennisFletcher, NC
Aug 22, 2025
ChrisSherman Oaks, CA
Aug 18, 2025
PeterWashington, DC
Aug 7, 2025
DianaPerrysburg, OH
Jun 26, 2025
Disappointed
Fine until shipping. No quote from their shipper, Newberg, and then suddenly an invoice (eyewatering), and was treated poorly by shipper when questioning it or that. Auction house now "handling" items but telling me outside of window to find own shipper and telling me going to have my items shipped with what shipper used to pack (never approved of, 3 boxes for my 3 lots, but I never got a say or choice or option). So disappoint
McLaren Auction Services
Jun 26, 2025
We are sorry you are unhappy with your experience with our designated third-party shipper. They were professional in their responses and did their best to handle your fragile glass items with care, which required multiple boxes to prevent breakage, as well as provide you with a reasonable quote for shipping. We are still in the process of handling your items at the time of this review, and are happy to assist in getting you the best possible rate to your location.
ChengmeiPortland, OR
May 24, 2025
ReinaSan Mateo, CA
May 17, 2025
Great to work with, and they have the absolute fastest shipping ever
they were there for me when I called them so I could pay them because live auctioneers had messed it up; they were polite and wonderful and I’m so happy and the shipping company they use is just absolutely lightning speed amazing; And very reasonably priced; I’m still in shock.
McLaren Auction Services
May 19, 2025
Thank you for the positive review! We are glad you had a great experience and hope to be able to serve you again in the future!
SalvatoreTampa, FL
May 17, 2025
Took forever for billing and shipping.
Took a bit long for billing. Then took forever for their designated shipping company to pick up the item and get it wrapped and shipped. Plus, although the item was packed very protectively, the shipping company must own stock in the wrapping tape company-so much tape was used that it made it very difficult to unpack (there is a way to securely package steins using a minimum of tape).
JonghyunBeaverton, OR
May 15, 2025
TODDPhiladelphia, PA
May 14, 2025
BenjaminSpringfield, WV
Apr 17, 2025
Polite & Prompt
This was an excellent experience. They were prompt and the receptionist was helpful, polite & friendly.
RobertLoveland, CO
Apr 17, 2025
MartinLake Oswego, OR
Mar 26, 2025
MorrisWorcester, MA
Mar 19, 2025
ChrisWest Hollywood, CA
Mar 14, 2025
Slow to respond and can't be trusted to handle delicate items.
I had to keep following up for weeks once the action ended. They then arranged packing and shipping for a 100 year old beautiful chandelier that showed up in pieces in a box with little to no wrapping inside the box. McLaren then told me I had to deal with the shipping company "they arranged". Horrid experience. What a waste and what a hassle.
McLaren Auction Services
Mar 14, 2025
We are so sorry to hear that your item did not arrive how you expected. All of your messages to us were responded to in under 24 hours. Yes, the chandelier was disassembled prior to shipping. As always, any of our customers can choose to arrange any method of shipping they wish. We apologize that we did not meet your expectations.
JeanieSeneca, SC
Feb 20, 2025
Steven Berkeley, CA
Feb 7, 2025
Good service and reasonable costs
This is the first time I've bought something from this auction house. My experience was good. Bidding process straightfoward, low house premium, and shipping the least expensive I've ever seen for an auction artwork (Just $17.42 for packing and shipping a small painting!). Packed well, and quickly shipped. I've left five stars in all categories, but do want to add one note for prospective bidders. There was just one full photo of the painting included in the listing, and it was very bright-both canvas, and frame. The actual artwork is much more muted-darker tones. I expected this because I have seen in person other pieces by this painter that look just the same, and I'm happy with what I bought. But for other bidders, if you're not familiar with the artist and there's only one bright full photo of the artwork posted in the catalogue, you might want to ask for an additional photo or two in daylight to confirm the exact appearance.
StevenSalem, OR
Dec 25, 2024
FreddieLong Beach, CA
Dec 25, 2024
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