Bidder Reviews for Tom Harris Auctions (114)
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DewightRichardson, TX
Oct 29, 2023
Took 8 full weeks to receive items
Responsive to phone calls and inquiries right up until day of auction. Won 2 items, paid immediately and then completely ghosted. No response to emails via Liveauctioneers messaging, direct emails, messages thru Facebook page, and no answer on phone lines for a FULL SEVEN WEEKS, then phone line was disconnected! Arranged 3rd party shipping who attempted pickup 5 times and no one was ever at location. Had to contact the local sheriff's office in Iowa where they are located, only to learn they had 22 open complaints against them! This was hands down the WORST experience I've ever encountered in decades of auction buys. Eventually got direct contact info from a fellow member of the NAWCC and finally got a begrudgingly and apparently annoyed call from the owner himself only to get excuses of "had been sick" to "closing and relocating." How about you communicate this to your buyers and rethink doing this in the middle of a huge auction and focus on completing transactions? I seriously thought these people had just taken $2000 of my hard-earned money and headed for the hills with it, and Liveauctioneers was NO HELP giving me the runaround that they were "just a 3rd party payment platform" and could not issue a refund "without the express permission of the auction house," yet THEY were unable to reach them, either. I did eventually get my 2 clocks, over 2 months after winning them, and both need extensive restoration. Not at all what was expected for the prices paid. AVOID THIS SELLER AT ALL COSTS UNLESS YOU'RE GOING TO BE AT THEIR LIVE AUCTION AND CAN PHYSICALLY SEE WHAT YOU'RE BUYING AND WALKING OUT THE DOOR WITH YOUR WINS WHEN IT'S OVER.
DavidDavenport, IA
Jul 22, 2023
Clocks not original
Clocks I purchased not original, different works in case, and does not work
JAMESBurlington, IA
Nov 14, 2022
Tom Harris AuctionsNov 25, 2022
Thank you for giving us a good rating!:)
JohnKansas City, MO
Nov 13, 2022
Great Auction Experience
Tom Harris was great doing business with, from the bidding to the follow up shipping. Since this was my first auction I was a little anxious but they made sure everything went smoothly. Thanks! Great job!
Robert Lumberton, NC
Nov 09, 2022
Sold the item twice?
Bought a watch that a client had been looking for only to be told days later that they had sold the watch to someone else (sounded like it had been sold to an employee but I can't say for sure). This "mix up" cost me almost $800 dollars and the trust of a valued customer.
AaronNewark, CA
Nov 07, 2022
Excellent Customer Service
I purchased two vintage pocket watches through Tom Harris Auctions. There was a problem with one of the watches during shipping, but Tiffany immediately addressed and solved the issue. I am a watch collector, and deal with many different auction houses. Tom Harris Auctions is easy to work with and is definitely a class act!
Tom Harris AuctionsNov 25, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words Aaron! Can't wait to do business with you in the future!:)
MartinSummerville, SC
Oct 31, 2022
KristySan Diego, CA
Mar 05, 2022
DarrenRexburg, ID
Jan 11, 2022
Had damage in shipping
Tom Harris auction was great to deal with. Went above and beyond to address damage in shipping.
TerryFoster, OK
Nov 19, 2021
Been over a month, still haven’t received my merchandise
I purchased 3 pocket watches, my credit card was charged but I waited a month then I stared trying to reach someone at the auction house. Another 3 weeks have gone by, no pocket watches and no reply from the auction house
DocCalgary, CA
Nov 16, 2021
All Good!
These folks were great... in spite of having staff not show up to ship items, the remaining staff did double-duty to inventory, package and ship items. Thanks, and have a safe Christmas!
KristySan Diego, CA
Nov 15, 2021
NelsonQueens Village, NY
Nov 05, 2021
Movement was loose inside clock
The $50 clock cost me $75 to ship to me. They kept the movement inside the shipped clock and the screws gave way, the movement broke free from the case. I had to put it back together. So it goes....
tanneGettysburg, PA
Nov 03, 2021
nothing to say more than payment of the material on August 28 and shipment on Oct 8, much too long
nothing to say more than payment of the material on August 28 and shipment on October 8, much too long!!
LeoBloomfield Hills, MI
Jun 25, 2021
Never a problem
Awesome auction house if you buy watches none better. Auction thru shipping goes smooth. Plenty info & they care you understand & are satisfied with what you buy. Rare for an auction house. 👍
randyArlington, TX
Jun 19, 2021
FrankGilmer, TX
Jun 12, 2021
WilliamSaint Paul, MN
Jun 08, 2021
Don't buy anything larger than a silver dollar.
I won/purchased two pocket watch holders. They were shipped in a huge box that they apparently ship large wall clocks in. The UPS charges were very high ($64). Also stuck with a huge amount of packing peanuts that will go into a landfill since they can't be recycled. Their buyer's premium is too high. All in all a bad deal for me. It will, however, be my last deal with them.
terrenceWestern Springs, IL
Jun 06, 2021
KENNETHLancaster, PA
Jun 05, 2021
RoyHarrison, NY
Jun 05, 2021
DavidIndianapolis, IN
Jun 05, 2021
LeTampa, FL
Jun 05, 2021
AnthonyDanville, IL
Jun 05, 2021
DavidDerby Line, VT
Jun 05, 2021
MortonYork, PA
Jun 04, 2021
CharlesWest Deptford, NJ
Jun 04, 2021
paulWhittier, CA
Jun 04, 2021
Easy purchase
Very happy with the transaction
Tom Harris AuctionsJun 04, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
WilliamGreenock, GB
May 08, 2021
Happy great outcome
Everything was spot on, one 0f the best Auctions i have delt with. Billy.
Tom Harris AuctionsJun 04, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
JohannaGreenville, ME
Apr 18, 2021
paulWhittier, CA
Apr 15, 2021
Packaging was well done
Items were carefully packed and arrived in good order. Shipping was not cheap, but reasonable, considering the weight of the items.
Tom Harris AuctionsJun 04, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
WALTEREdmonton, CA
Apr 15, 2021
Shipping Charges Rectified
Won one lot with Tom Harris Auctions. The items were very well packaged. Unfortunately the items were shipped in two parcels which created very substantial shipping costs. Tiffany at the auction house became aware of the situation & issued me a goodwill adjustment to rectify the situation. Very glad to find a business that cares about their customer & does what is necessary to correct customers concern. Will try to do business again.
Tom Harris AuctionsJun 04, 2021
I'm glad I could make things right for you! Thank you for your business!:) Tiffany
RandyBlackfalds, CA
Apr 09, 2021
Product came exactly as shown/described A + + + +
My product came exactly as shown/described in great shape. Will deal with this auction house again. Great packaging and comms. A + + + +
Tom Harris AuctionsApr 12, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
andrewCollins, NY
Apr 08, 2021
honesty, integrity, fair prices, great items
Buy here, you will always be happy!! I did and I will be back!
Tom Harris AuctionsApr 08, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
DebMoline, IL
Apr 04, 2021
Great auction house. Will do business with this house again soon!
Smooth, seamless, professional, great auction house! A pleasure to do business with!
Tom Harris AuctionsApr 06, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
GuySan Antonio, TX
Apr 04, 2021
As described and prompt shipping
They do their own shipping and charge a fee, but shipping was fast and the handling fee was reasonable.
BarryThe Villages, FL
Apr 04, 2021
Excellent professional service
Excellent fast smooth transaction! Excellent communications!
Tom Harris AuctionsApr 06, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
GaryColorado Springs, CO
Apr 03, 2021
Tom Harris Auctions Rocks!
If you are someone who likes auctions, is looking for quality items, or, in my case looking for quality antique clocks, you will never go wrong checking out Tom Harris Auctions! They know their business, their auctions work like clockwork, and if you purchase anything you can be assured your transaction with be done in a professional manner!
Tom Harris AuctionsApr 06, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
DavidBedford, IN
Apr 02, 2021
Tom Harris Clock Auction
Wonderful auction site. Fantastic customer service!
Tom Harris AuctionsApr 06, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
SteveCitrus Heights, CA
Apr 02, 2021
richardManteo, NC
Apr 02, 2021
BillySan Francisco, CA
Apr 02, 2021
Very efficient-I would recommend Tom Harris Auctions
Very efficient, the appraiser was very knowledgeable and the process was soooo easy.
Tom Harris AuctionsApr 02, 2021
Thank you for the kind words! We enjoy doing business with you!:)
Arthur Wellington, OH
Apr 02, 2021
ARNOLDDes Moines, IA
Apr 02, 2021
donaldNorton, OH
Mar 29, 2021
donaldNorton, OH
Mar 29, 2021
LonnieLansing, MI
Mar 29, 2021
LaurenceClarkesville, GA
Mar 28, 2021
WilliamWaxhaw, NC
Mar 28, 2021
Exceptional Auction House
I’ve purchased many items from Tom Harris Auctions. The descriptions and condition reports or always quite accurate. Any request for additional information or photos has always been met quickly. I give them FIVE STARS. ✔ ️
Tom Harris AuctionsApr 02, 2021
Thank you for the kind words Bill!:)
JohnUpland, CA
Mar 28, 2021
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