First time bidding on a auction and won. It was exciting. Now I'm addicted. Great customer service,…read moreand they are local! My overall experience was great. I recommend this place for anyone looking for deep discounted prices on new open box items.

Plain City Auction house has been in business for many decades and has been held in high esteem but…read morewas recently purchased by their new owner John Coffey who seems intent on squandering that reputation. John Coffey owns both Plain City Auction and Old 42 Antiques & Vintage Marketplace. In summary, I was disappointed that the final split was much different than what it appeared to be on the contract, it took a very long time to receive my payment, John was difficult to deal with at times, and items sold for far less than I expected. 1. Final split - Although the contract stated that the auctioneer was to receive 40% and I was to receive 60%, in the end I received approximately 47% and John 53%. This was due to a couple of items that were not mentioned in the contract, namely a 15% buyer's premium and the auctioneer charging me a 40% commission on items that were sold but never paid for. 2. Slow payment - Although the actual contract stated that I was to receive payment within 30 business days of the auction and John indicated that customers often receive payment quicker than this, I did not get a check for nearly 40 business days after the end of the auction. I contacted John several times after the deadline had passed, but each time received an excuse. To put this in perspective, although my parents' house was listed for sale after the end of the auction, we were able to close on the sale of the home and receive payment for the home two weeks before I received payment for the auction. 3. Demeanor of the auctioneer - It was critical for us that we complete the auction before the house went on the market. During our initial meeting we tried to impress this fact on John and we agreed in the contract on an auction date that was 10 days before the house was scheduled to be listed. Despite this, two weeks before the scheduled date for the auction, John asked my wife to move the auction to a date that was 3 days before the house was scheduled to be listed because he was having a staffing issue. My wife was trying to be cooperative and John had us over a barrel because it was too late to find a different auctioneer, so she reluctantly agreed. After the completion of the auction, John scheduled two days for buyers to pick up their items and the second of those days was the same day that the house was to be formally listed for sale. The realtor had showings for 10 perspective buyers already scheduled for that date. During the course of attempting to work out this issue, John became very difficult and at times downright rude. 4. Sale price for items - I realize that this is very subjective, but I was disappointed by the price that the auction house was able to get for many of the items. In retrospect, I feel that one of the other auction houses that we interviewed would have done much better in this regard and I regretted that I had not chosen them.

Company changed model data of item that I bid & won (at an inflated price). "Justin" (owner) will…read morenot return phone calls, text nor emails. The automated purchase/delivery software does not allow the winning bidder to correct erroneous delivery address. After a series of phone calls with the software developer, VM (4) to "Justin" requesting an address correction and now more than 10 days later and the purchased item still states "Pick-Up" tag printed. However, the criminal act of changing the product description and model after my bids without notification to me. As a former Federal Officer, I find the actions an ethical violation and one in which I will follow up with the department of Consumer Affairs for Ohio. D.Lewis - Carmichael, CA

I'm hip to the BidFTA game. I don't get scammed by the boxes full of trash (literally) anymore or…read morethe inaccurate descriptions. I'm careful about the photos and I do NOT ( I repeat DO NOT) buy *anything* AS IS. That's asking for a gut punch. So, that's not my problem. The issue with this location is the parking lot. There are craters in there. Like, deep craters. Can't make it to the Grand Canyon? No problem! Just hike over here! Got a body in your trunk? Just wait for a good rain and drop it in one of these potholes. Been looking for a prime location for a bomb shelter? Choose any of the dozens of these big ass holes. Seriously, you need a 4WD vehicle to access this lot. I'm not kidding. You've been warned.

I'm taking the Phillipi location off my list. While it has…read morethe most 'stuff' it is perpetually understaffed. My hourly rate vs the time I spend in these lines to checkout make a poor ROI.

My family has bought from Garth's since I was a child, and now that I'm in the antique + vintage…read morebusiness, I am now a buyer here as well! Their eclectic variety from Victorian and folk art to mid century modern and decorative arts is well curated. And their new location in the Municipal Light Plant in downtown Columbus, Ohio is stunning! Fun industrial historic brick built building with high ceilings, exposed beams and even the old control panel. Helps to display their collections for auctions in a much more modern approach than any typical auction. Highly recommended for any dealers, collectors, decorators or home owners! They don't disappoint!

I consigned a number of quality items from my downsizing. Many months after the auction and well…read morebeyond the contractual date for my proceeds check, there was no contact from Garths. No summary of sale. Nothing. I began to call the various numbers I had for them. No one answered. None of my 14 calls were returned. This was the definition of a dead zone. I stopped by their warehouse where I was told to call their office. I filed a lawsuit at the county courthouse. That got their attention along with a proceeds check. Gosh that was fun.

Nice family run business Good auctioneer who has provenance on important items and tries to sell…read moreeverything the best he can! Good Job Frank !

A great auction company. Fair. Honest. No buyers premium. Tons of experience. All types of…read moreauctions.

We had a fantastic Auction on October 24th with Jerry Scott and John Ruckman. Everything was…read morehandled very well from the advertising, marketing, setup before, during and after the sale. Jerry, John jr. And John sr. All worked hard to get a fair price for everything. We couldn't be happier with our choice of Auctioneers. The Hunter Family

From the owner: Locally owned and operated auction services since 1989. Member of the Ohio Auctioneers Association…read moreand the National Auctioneers Association. Certified Auctioneer Institute. (CAI) Certified Estate Specialist. (CES) Certified Benefit Auctioneer. (CBA)

Just a follow-up to my first review. I still would only give this business one star because of…read moreeverything I said in my first review. To follow-up, I did email the owner a few times. Finally, I received a phone call from the owner on March 11, 2024. He said my stuff would be auctioned off on March 16th. It was auctioned off March 16th and they mailed me a check that I received today (March 20). They supposedly auctioned everything off for $3625. After all of their fees, I got $2110. I'm kind of disappointed because I don't think all the fees were explained adequately. The charge to pick up things was $25 a hour per person plus $250 for fuel/equipment. There were three people so that's $75 times 3 hours + $250. Total should be $475. They charged me $625. There is a $25 landfill charge (which was never brought up on the sheet I signed) but that still would only take it to $500. I clocked them being there about 3 hours, but they might've charged more. Also, I don't see the kitchen hutch anywhere on the inventory sheet they provided me, so I guess I wasn't paid for that. There's also some items on the inventory sheet marked $0. I don't know if that means they did not sell or what. If I had to it over again, I think I would have asked them come to the house first and give me an idea of what they would be interested in taking. Either that or tell them they have to take everything. I don't think all the expenses I had to pay were worth whatever I eventually made nor was the mess they left me to deal with. I wish I would've looked at other auction houses. I think I could've done a little better and had a better experience. If you have the time and you live near the property you're selling from, you're better off selling the contents yourself. Not recommended.

This has been one of my favorite go-to's for over 20 years. I love the sales and the operators and…read morehave had a lot of fun there. Also, filled up my house with lots of treasures

I have been going to Jerry's auctions for many years. The first time that I went was with my aunt…read moreand I was 11 years old. As an adult I have been to countless auctions and referred people to him. Jerry and his staff are knowledgeable, personable, and just awesome people. His auctions are first class, very well organized, and an absolute day of fun to go to. Even if you don't buy anything. They make the auctions enjoyable. If you ever need anyone for an auction, realtor, or appraiser I always recommend Jerry. Miami County is very proud that Jerry & his wife have made this their home, their life, their business. Jerry and staff are absolutely one of the number one auctioneers in the state of Ohio.

Stichter advertises every auction as "A very fine" or "excellent" public auction, but sells mostly…read moremass-produced bric-a-brac like pyrex bowls, mold-made pottery, cross stitch samplers made to look antique, old fashioned furniture, etc. The staff makes it seem like they're doing the buyers a favor for just showing up on auction day. He also sometimes attributes items as things they are not. For instance, he sold a friend of mine a small vase Stichter said was jadite jade, but was actually resin plastic. When my friend took it to his jeweler for appraisal, the jeweler laughed and said it was worth, "About $3." My friend had paid $150. When he tried to return it to Stichter, he was told "as is where is" and his responsibility was to inspect all items before purchasing. Overall, this auctioneer is mostly hype. Oh, I forgot to mention that he favors his own workers when taking bids. I have seen him ignore other bidders when someone on his staff is bidding on an item.

Always have good experience with this auction house. Website is easy to use with good photos…read more Process for bidding and winning bids is automated from paying the bill to having it shipped. Communication with owner and employees is easy and convenient. Excellent service.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Auctioneers…read more- Real Estate Appraisers - Real Estate Agents - Real Estate Auctioneers - Estate Appraisal & Sales - Auctions

The staff is always friendly and the inventory is great! Love it when they get new things in!!…read moreNever know what you will find when you go in.

From the owner: Red Rabbit Antiques & More is a charming shop offering a mix of antiques, vintage furniture, and…read moreupcycled treasures. With a nostalgic atmosphere and a focus on sustainability, it's a haven for unique finds.