Bidder Reviews for Mark Lawson Antiques, Inc. (116)
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SusanDallas, TX
Jan 25, 2024
DarrenWoodbridge, VA
Nov 18, 2023
JackSaratoga Springs, NY
Nov 04, 2023
Accurately represents item
Item is as depicted. Only surprise have been good. Been dealing with Mark over 25 years.
SamuelHouston, TX
Oct 10, 2023
Used recommended shipper for Mark Lawson, all items arrived smashed. Auctioneer never returned calls
Absolutely horrid experience with several thousand dollars of antiquities. All arrived smashed, shipper was recommended by auction house, they admitted responsibility and then said they would not pay for damages. Still now 3 months later, I've received no call back from Mark Lawson, have received no compensation for totally destroyed items. UPS unwilling to work with receiver directly must have cooperation from shipper, but shipper totally AWOL. I would never again buy from this auctioneer or use Milton Pack and Ship. Horrendous customer service. All phone calls to auctioneer go directly to voicemail, never returned. They have their money, they don't care.
KevinHelsinki, FI
Sep 15, 2023
Very poor "after auction" communication.
After an initial mix up with shipping, the auctioneer did not reply to ANY of the resultant emails I sent, or phone message left, regarding what was 'now' happening with my won item. It was six long weeks after the auction that I eventually received my won item, but have/had never heard back from any of the messages left or emails sent to the auctioneers (of what had happened to my item in the interim).
StephenSanta Fe, NM
Aug 20, 2023
JohnCommack, NY
Aug 19, 2023
Easy to deal with.
This is my first experience of purchasing something from an auction. It was very easy, and the description of the item was very accurate. I emailed Mark Lawson during the auction, and their responses were timely and professional.
JackSaratoga Springs, NY
Aug 19, 2023
Item is as described
Mark and his team provide accurate info about the item. Invariably I learn something important that I didn’t know before.
JohnCatskill, NY
Aug 19, 2023
SofiaBrooklyn, NY
Jun 01, 2023
thank you very much unique jewelry I purchase beautiful condition
Hope I will purchase again beautiful jewelry!
ThomasColumbus, OH
May 17, 2023
TianyunWatertown, MA
Apr 29, 2023
SlavenkaBrookline, MA
Mar 26, 2023
RolandOrchard Lake, MI
Feb 16, 2023
Easy
If you bid on a lot of auctions as I do it gets confusing when I have to contact third parties to handle the shipping. I prefer auction houses that offer in-house shipping like this one. My experience with this auction house was a good one.
LeonidStaten Island, NY
Feb 15, 2023
LisaRedondo Beach, CA
Jan 23, 2023
Shipping responses & quotes were not in a timely manner. I assume it was because of the Holidays.
Mark Lawson was a smooth experience:)
AhmadBrentwood, CA
Jan 17, 2023
RobertWayne, NJ
Jan 15, 2023
Auction house great, shipping options horrible
Had a few great experiences up until now. Paid promptly. Shipping options were both unresponsive and required numerous emails and phone calls. Copies of emails sent to house were responded to with form “Out of the office “emails. Not happy
KevinOcala, FL
Jan 09, 2023
TimMechanicville, NY
Jan 07, 2023
JudyNew York, NY
Jan 07, 2023
JulieFort Davis, TX
Jan 07, 2023
smooth
I had never purchased from this auction house and I was happy with the auction and smooth all the way to deliver. The shipping UPS store that works with the gallery was very reasonable and professional.
CarolynKerrville, TX
Dec 17, 2022
LynnGreensboro, GA
Nov 30, 2022
Quality product, fast response from auction house
The necklace I purchased is as represented, but much smaller than expected vs photos, but I should have read the description more carefully about stone sizes. Auction house very responsive and shipped my item quickly.
CathyVictoria Harbour, CA
Nov 08, 2022
Good transaction; faulty description.
The transaction went well; the people at Mark Lawson are nice to deal with and the shipping also went well. My only beef is the stone in the ring was damaged which is why I am giving a three-star rating.
VikkiGig Harbor, WA
Nov 05, 2022
Product well described
Make sure to get quote from both shippers, because one of them is very expensive.
RandallAnkeny, IA
Nov 05, 2022
RandallAnkeny, IA
Nov 05, 2022
brookeSanta Rosa, CA
Nov 03, 2022
MartinSummerville, SC
Oct 28, 2022
Excellent Auction House!
Fast Shipping! Excellent Communications! Highly Recommended! AAAA + + + +
RichardTrenton, SC
Oct 27, 2022
VirginiaOkemos, MI
Sep 24, 2022
LynnSignal Mountain, TN
Sep 23, 2022
JackSaratoga Springs, NY
Aug 12, 2022
Accurate descriptions
Have dealt with Mark Lawson for over 30 years. I find him a straight shooter. Describes and presents merchandise clearly and accurately.
VirginiaOkemos, MI
Aug 12, 2022
PatBolton Landing, NY
Aug 07, 2022
Mark Lawson AAA + + + + +
Honest, knowledgeable, well-organized, professional. A perfect auction experience from beginning to end.
ChristineStockbridge, MA
Jul 29, 2022
Very pleased!
I purchased two beautiful brooches. Items accurately described. Staff was pleasant, professional and responsive. Thank you! Chrissie
BonnieNewville, PA
Jun 08, 2022
CharlesGreat Barrington, MA
May 27, 2022
JamesNew Harbor, ME
May 27, 2022
AnnetteWinchester, KY
May 26, 2022
Beautiful items and quick, efficient shipping
The items were really pretty and I was glad to purchase them. As a person who loves antique jewelry, I always want to see pictures of the back of the piece. If it is a cameo, I would like to see a picture of the back the clearly shows any writing, numbers or inscriptions. Mark Lawson Antiques provided those pictures and it made me comfortable to bid. Also, I really liked that Mark Lawson Antiques worked with a local shipper to automatically have shipping quotes sent out after the auction. It definitely was a nice surprise. Thanks for a great experience start to finish.
PhilipSwedesboro, NJ
May 26, 2022
GeliannMalibu, CA
May 24, 2022
VirginiaOkemos, MI
May 07, 2022
CarolBurbank, CA
May 02, 2022
Great value for these items
I am very happy with this wonderful lot of colorful beads. The whole experience was great.
BarbaraDeerfield Beach, FL
Apr 27, 2022
AbbyIthaca, NY
Mar 12, 2022
Very good recent experience w/Mark Lawson Antiques
I would bid again notwithstanding the absence of an all-important condition report (something that plagues too many OL auction sellers), when contacted MLA replied accurately. Not the fault of MLA but the shipper packed the items improperly and took a 300 % markup over actual shipping, which is exorbitant.
CarolynFresno, CA
Mar 12, 2022
Shipping take 3rd county time line.
Love seeing wonderful pieces to buy. Hard to know where to shop now.
KellySalisbury, NH
Mar 01, 2022
Sipping charges are exorbitant, jewelry arrived in a sandwich bag.
Mark Lawson Antiques Inc. uses an incompetent third party shipper whose only interest is gouging buyers for every penny they can on shipping. Shipped via USP, charge extra for their and bubble wrap. Buyer premium already high enough at without being stuck for more than double the legit shipping cost from an inept shipping store. In addition, shipper failed to COMPLETELY cover my items with bubble wrap, resulting in my jewelry (that was tossed into a sandwich bag) being banged around and damaged more. I was quoted 35.00 and charged 41.00 to ship 6 pieces of jewelry that weighed 8 ounce with the ! There is no other choice for shipping so you are stuck and they know this. Bad auction house choice, HORRIBLE SHIPPER; time for Mark Lawsons to provide the shipping service themselves (or absord the overcharges) rather than subject their customers to such egregious shipping costs.
LauraSan Diego, CA
Feb 09, 2022
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