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The company has garnered a mixed reputation, with some customers praising the quality of unique items and positive experiences with customer service. However, a significant number of reviews highlight serious concerns, including inflated shipping costs, poor communication, and issues with product authenticity. Many customers report dissatisfaction with the handling of returns and complaints, often facing unresponsive support. Overall, while there are pockets of positive feedback, the prevailing sentiment suggests a decline in service quality and transparency, leading to frustration among long-time users and potential legal actions from dissatisfied customers.
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DO NOT TRUST! Misleading info given for items more times than not.
Many items in auction are bid against by their own employees only to show up at later auctions.
I have bought two items from this company and I'm impressed with service and shipping. Pleasure to deal with…
Shopped for the first time on this site and what a wonderful experience! The product is even more beautiful in person and delivery was quicker than I expected.
Well it's a rip off when it comes to shipping. Lame excuse about combined shipping. I used either a while back but stopped using them because of the high priced shipping. The do nothing special to make it worth the shipping cost to be charging such high price shipping. I thought I would give the a second try after stopping from shopping with them for about 4 years. Instead of becoming better they have gone the opposite way. I don't like the automatic charging as soon as the auction is over. I could deal with it but shipping rates make them the worst place to do business. I will go back to not using the site. You have to many better places to do business online. I know shipping has got to hurt the people selling with them. It's not like they don't get a commission but they shouldn't profit more from shipping than commission.
I'm so pleased dealing with EBTH. Few months ago, I called them to inform I driving from Atlanta to Cincinnati to pick up a larger item. They could not have been more helpful! I thank the poor past reviews was from the time it had merger and since that time, EBTH is back to the original owners control! Smartly wrapped, safe packing on all my items shipped. Shipments are now arriving in amazing fast time. I would like to thank every employee for doing an outstanding job! Thank you EBTH for items I now have that I could not have afforded without your sales! From one very Happy customer keeping you busy
Description of ring and pictures were not accurate
Size of ring was not accurate
Cannot trust this site
Both my buying experience me selling experience were extremely disappointing. One item I purchased was broken when it arrived, so they told me to keep it. Another item did not look like it looked on the website. It is a necklace that is so little you can hardly see it, not worth the money My selling experience was worth than that. The items went for Pennies on the dollar, I was horrified at the prices. I learned my lesson, NEVER AGAIN.
I paid for this item on January 17,2022 and as of today February 1 has NOT SHIPPED yet. Also, it is very difficult to reach out to their Customer Service.
Purchased 45 items with the cost of shipping exceeding $500.00. In spite of the fact that it has been well documented that FedEx is short staffed, EBTH continues to honor their contract with FedEx. All 45 packages were DELAYED. I ordered a belt buckle on January 3rd. The cost of shipping was over $30.00 to ship out a belt buckle. It's been sitting on FedEx shelve since January 15th. Rather than call FedEx customer service overseas, I gave EBTH a wake up call - AGAIN.
Heaven forbid that you're not home when FedEx attempts to deliver a parcel that requires a signature. It took EBTH to file a Claim to get my parcel delivered.
If you look up EBTH Better business bureau, they keep getting Dinged on the cost of shipping. That doesn't seem to phase this Corporation.
Winning an auction from EBTH is pretty anti climatic. It takes an average of two weeks for your jewelry to be delivered in a gift box valued at a penny. Whether you won an auction for a $17,000 Diamond ring or a $1.00 sterling silver ring, it's all the same to EBTH. Both items are going to be shipped in either a small bubble wrap envelop or a small box in a No Frills small paper gift box that You can buy at the Dollar store for a nickel.
Other than that, all of their items that I have received are Everything uncommon and are as described.
Worked with them for 3 & 1/2 years selling items which was fine. But the people they outsource to pay consignors is not. There was a time when they paid me by check TWICE and failed to put my name on the check so couldn't cash it. Then received a check yesterday but the bank wouldn't cash saying it had "already been cashed". They issued another check, but the bank said something was wrong with that check too and wouldn't cash it. FINALLY, got cash from them. This was the last straw. Very unpleasant departure of what had been a good thing.
I have ordered two items (gold earrings) and paid for them and have never received the items. Do not use this site!
I was able to find the rare items that I collect for a decent price that I wouldn't be able to get at any other online auction. The auctions don't go on forever like other online auctions. I like that I can leave a maximum bid. Furthermore, the photos are good, and the shipping was reasonable and fast. It was a good experience.
My favorite auction sites. Items tend to go for a bit more but the items are handled with care and in good condition.
I was stuck and overwhelmed following my husband's death. My home was filled with items bequeathed to us by several family members. I was sure I would never get rid of these things, that my life would be stuck forever. That's when EBTH came to the rescue. Their professionalism was only out done by their kindness. If you need this kind of help EBTH is your answer.
Wonderful to work with you all. Would buy from this company again. Received all of the jewelry as described. Thank you very much.
I have been using EBTH for about 5 years now purchasing jewelry, artwork, leather wallet as well as glass and ceramic items.
First time winner and it was sooo easy. Very pleased with results. Website is clean, professional, with great pictures of all items. Just as if you were there in person!
A+ Excellent A+ EBTH has delivered on at least five areas and the bottom line is "the bottom line" and they delivered on that too. Keep going!.
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I purchased a bracelet on EBTH and I am very happy with my purchase. Yes packaging was very sturdy and taped well. The bracelet was secured in a taped box, on a bit of cushioning and placed in a small zip lock bag, wrapped in tissue paper. The bracelet matched what I saw on the website.
Answer: I am just got through selling items through EBTH, and it has been the worst experience I have ever had. They grouped many expensive items together because they thought it was in the best interest of the company not the seller. I am also currently seeking legal council to potentially file suit against the company for fraudulent business practices. They didn't even give me a copy of their so called "contract", that I had to sign and send in with my items, until there was only 1 hour left in my sale. They left out the most expensive pieces I sent in and didn't sell them at all, didn't find out why until sale was over. As if all this weren't enough, they took real diamonds from the items I sent in to sell and replaced them with "white sapphires". So needless to say, they're probably about to get hit with a heavy lawsuit!
Answer: I have filed with the BBB and IC3 for internet fraud, and I am writing the Attorney General of Ohio. These guys make the used car salesman of the 60's look like saints. The products are marginal, and the service i mean customer service is non-existent. I also filed a fraud case with my bank, because for 3 week I got the run-around about them shipping the item, I never got it, and they said they couldn't return my money. Not true! In the United States, keeping the money and keeping the merchandise is illegal. Don't let the technology and glam of the website fool you, they are deceptive, dishonest, and you get the 'EVERYTHING BUT WHAT YOU PAID FOR.
Answer: Just to let you know ebth customers and consignors are dropping like flies. The arrogant company just terminated nearly 300 employees and closed markets in many states. That means its not growing, its failing.
Answer: I've not sold with them and never would. I've read the responses from people who sold items with these people and if you would like to be ripped off, then by all means go ahead. You'd fair much better by locating an auction house in your area. My experience with this particular bunch of thieves is on the buying end. Photos do not show the big picture, if there is a flaw in any item it will not be in the description and most certainly will not be photographed. The exorbitant shipping charges are insane. I'm not sure if as a seller you would see any profit from shipping, my guess is it goes right into their pockets. This is a very dishonest bunch from top to bottom. Please find a reputable dealer to sell you cherished items, I cannot stress this enough.
Answer: I bid on a pair of Swarovski Crystal Penguins. I was unaware that the larger Penguin was supposed to have a "tail" at the back. It's difficult to see with the cutting of the crystal so I only noticed it when I saw another like item and it had the tail. I closely inspected and can see what I thought was a cut in the crystal is really not smooth and is where the tail should be. The item was delivered on May 12. I put in a claim on July 2 and the company is standing on their 30 day return policy even though they listed as good condition and it was not broken in the box, I've spent thousands of dollars at their site and probably would have continued. The customer service individual refused to let me speak to a manager and just kept repeating the same thing. Now for 134 dollars, I am done with ever buying another thing. Not a good way to run a business. If they are going out... it's no wonder.
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