Bidder Reviews for Donny Malone Auctions (1,638)
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ThomasLexington, KY
May 08, 2024
Item not as advertised
This was advertised as a vintage wooden mask. What I received was a mask made of plaster and painted black. A total piece of junk.
ChristineFultonville, NY
May 06, 2024
Auction was fun.
It was worth the bidding on many items. The items were great. When I received the items, they were exactly as described. It was fun.
Paul-ThomasWürzburg, DE
May 06, 2024
SandieMerrimack, NH
May 06, 2024
PatrickCleveland, OH
May 06, 2024
MarciaCheraw, SC
May 05, 2024
MichelleThorp, WA
May 01, 2024
JulioMansfield, MA
May 01, 2024
MarcNew York, NY
Apr 30, 2024
BEWARE... worst customer service.
Be very very careful when buying from this action house. They use LiveAuctioneers and blame the platform for any mistakes. We were invoiced for an item that we did not bid on and were told by a woman (she said she is Donny Malone's wife) that since LiveAuctioneers has a "confirmed bid" attributable to us that "there is nothing (they) can do." This is only true because THEY DO NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING. Since she claimed this was do to "the invoicing", we offered to pay for the item, have them refund us, and they resist the item. This is the policy from every other auction house we have ever dealt with including the one we owned whenever there are mistakes. BE VERY CAREFUL as this is their policy for a $60 (sixty dollar item). VERY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE-and we are regular buyers.
SteveNashville, TN
Apr 25, 2024
LisaDeforest, WI
Apr 22, 2024
ToddManchester, NH
Apr 22, 2024
NancyGreen Island, NY
Apr 22, 2024
Not My First Rodeo/Ooops Auction
I have been collecting and reselling for over 50 years. Prior to Covid 19 I attended many 'in house' auctions were I could preview the auction items. Of course, with Covid this changed dramatically! Fortunately I met Donny Malone, his parents, wife and little Donny. Luckily several years before I had begun attending on line Donny Malone Auctions. Over the years I often personally picked up my items, but lately I have been relying on their in-house shipper Gravity Boxes. Every single item has been packed with care and delivered in perfect condition. Rest assured if you really love an item and live too far for picking up-your item (s) will arrive quickly and safely.
RobertDixon, IL
Apr 18, 2024
EdPilesgrove, NJ
Apr 10, 2024
StephenOldwick, NJ
Apr 10, 2024
StephenOldwick, NJ
Apr 10, 2024
JOANWeehawken, NJ
Apr 08, 2024
Could’ve been better
Some items had damage that wasn’t mentioned. Additionally, almost every auction house loose pick up days, as long as it’s picked up soon. I asked for a couple of days later and the woman I spoke to was rude and not great. I wouldn’t buy from here again.
JohnLafayette, LA
Apr 08, 2024
MarkStamford, CT
Apr 08, 2024
LindaSeguin, TX
Apr 01, 2024
PamelaJackson Heights, NY
Mar 31, 2024
JeffCoral Gables, FL
Mar 28, 2024
DECEPTIVE AND DISHONEST AUCTION HOUSE
As we've done with countless online auction houses over the years, we requested a detailed condition report specifying whether two 19th century ceramic vases had any chips, cracks, restorations or unusual wear and were told in two separate emails: "These are in good condition" and "These are in great condition not structural damage or repairs that we see." Also, 20 photos, some of them closeups of the decor, were listed online and NONE showed any evidence of problems. However, when the shipper delivered them, we saw that they not only had "structural damage" (chips) but they also had repairs in that a full third of the rim and neck of one of the vases had a HUGE, amateurish repair and both vases had drill holes that were not original to the piece that were sloppily filled in. When we contacted Malone's to complain, we were told, "The vases are over 100 years old and are in great condition for the age. One of these without the stand sold for near the same price you bought the pair. An absolute deal you received and an incredible investment. In addition, the items were picked up in person (note: by a shipper, not us), inspected, and signed off accepting the items. You are able to reconsign the vases back into the auction." SERIOUSLY!? That was the last we heard. NO mention of the damage and misrepresentation and of course NO APOLOGY for any misunderstanding... the reason being that THERE WAS NO MISUNDERSTANDING. In fact, given the meticulous concealment of damage in the photos and the condition report, one can only conclude that this was an intentional effort to lead bidders to believe they were bidding on fully intact vases with no issues. Bottom line, a myriad of regulations and conditions that bidders are required to sign prior to bidding with most auction houses enabled Malone's Auctions to walk away with our payment of $5350 without batting an eye. Our advice to anyone doing business with these people: BUYER BEWARE.
AndreaNew York, NY
Mar 25, 2024
BarbaraWaterford, MI
Mar 25, 2024
Always Well-Handled
I have won several items from Donny Malone Auctions and have always been pleased. They are always quick and efficient. I especially like their shipper, also quick and efficient. This item came exceptionally well-packed.
RandallLewiston, ID
Mar 25, 2024
andrewKingston, NY
Mar 25, 2024
Shlomo Taunton, MA
Mar 25, 2024
Satisfaction with the complied order in a manner of efficient
fully recommend dealing with them
RobertNew Milford, CT
Mar 13, 2024
GeorgeSaugerties, NY
Mar 11, 2024
Great local spot
It's a great local house for quotidian purchases. Wouldn't bid on anything of great value, or which required special knowledge, etc. For the odd bit of this and that, a wonderful place with an honest professional staff.
PeterAlexandria, VA
Mar 11, 2024
PatriciaWaterville, WA
Mar 10, 2024
StephenOldwick, NJ
Mar 07, 2024
LisaDeforest, WI
Feb 26, 2024
AnthonyLas Vegas, NV
Feb 26, 2024
KevinFort Myers, FL
Feb 23, 2024
KendralynAlbany, NY
Feb 20, 2024
Another Good Buy!
I've purchased multiple times from Donny Malone Auctions, and so far have always been happy with what I won. I picked up in person as I always do, it was quick and easy as usual and I look forward to future auctions from Donny Malone!
DavidSurfside Beach, SC
Feb 18, 2024
SusanNew Milford, CT
Feb 14, 2024
SteveSan Jose, CA
Feb 12, 2024
the descriptions are very brief. Ask questions before you bid.
professional company but it's the bidders responsibility to do their due diligance.
MarilynSan Leandro, CA
Feb 12, 2024
Shipping is outrageous.
To ship a single woman's ring, it cost over 32.00. I have had MANY rings and bracelets shipped for under 10.00. I won't be buying jewelry from them.
EdenCambridge, CA
Feb 12, 2024
Shipping
The item I purchased was 5 x less than the shipping. Had to abandon it. No way Im paying that much shipping. Otherwise, have had a great experience in the past.
Donny Malone AuctionsFeb 14, 2024
We do understand international shipping is expensive, please contact the shipper or other shippers we have on the list prior to bidding to prepare a quote prior to bidding.
ToddBeaver, PA
Feb 12, 2024
GeorgeSaugerties, NY
Feb 12, 2024
JoseKansas City, MO
Feb 11, 2024
DewightRichardson, TX
Feb 02, 2024
Always unique finds!
I'm a repeat buyer with this auction house, they always have a great eclectic selection of genuine antiques and mid century modern, something for everyone. The shipping costs through their in-house Gravity Boxes shipper are a bit high, so just be prepared for that if you elect to use them (my last purchase cost 3x the price of my item to ship), but to their credit they do pack well and get items to you safely. But just a suggestion-they should look into using flat rate USPS boxes for smaller items to save buyers some money that they in turn could be investing in buying more from the auctions! Don't get me wrong, I will continue to be a customer, but $40 + to ship a $10 item that weighed 1.5lbs that could have easily been put in a flat rate box at 1/3 of that cost just leaves a lasting impression that makes me stop and think "How bad do I * really * want this?" before bidding, which kinda takes that impulsive joy out of the brave-n-crazy auction experience.
SusanDeltona, FL
Jan 29, 2024
exactly as pictured
The bookends were precisely as shown, beautiful condition, the packaging was well done and shipping was fast, a little pricey but the bookends arrived her safely.
ArleneWest Bloomfield, MI
Jan 29, 2024
Unique items, reasonably priced, fun auctions! Gravity Box shipper is excellent! What a joy!
Excellent auction house and easy shipping
GillianRedlands, CA
Jan 25, 2024
Easy Transaction
Nice company, very easy transaction from bidding, to paying and shipping. Thank you
ElizabethDania Beach, FL
Jan 24, 2024
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