I bought furniture at the Hickory Hill Auction and paid PakMail of Tallahassee to deliver it. Pak Mail of Tallahassee advertises they have the capability to deliver (even large items) by freight anywhere, crate and even internationally. I paid them in April, 2023 after and didn't receive my items until July, 2023. They pitched me one excuse after another like, I don't have anyone to help me, my van broke down, my mechanic can't fix it so I sent it to a Mercedes shop and they're backed up at least 12 or 13 vehicle repair jobs. That was an ordeal. I finally took them to small claims court and paid a lot of fees. No, I didn't go after the company to be reimbursed for the court fees. I just chalked it up to another Florida business with game. What reputable business hands customers the excuse that their vehicle broke down and then doesn't try to accommodate their customer by finding an alternative so that their agreement is kept. They didn't have any problem taking your money. So, if you're this as a side hustle, then don't advertise things you cannot do. Stay in your lane. Their other business is Red Bear Realty. I can imagine customers getting stiffed there too. As they say, Buyer Beware!! You might not get what you pay for.
I like buying items at HiBid Auctions because I have gotten some really good deals. I find that not all auction houses deliver. Some don't care about what they're doing no more than having a hole in the wall. I respond to auctions where delivery is available. Some businesses hold to this with integrity and others fill like once you've paid for your items it's all up to you. In my case this auction house recommended the delivery supply company. And even told me that it was my problem. The Good, the Bad & the Ugly! Not all are like that though. I bought a kitchen table with bar stools from a ATX Auction in Corpus Christie Texas. And, there were no problems with delivery because that's what they do. Even when I received the package pieces were missing, and when I called the manufacturer, they sent the missing pieces as a courtesy. They didn't ask for my name, rank and serial number bank account, etc. That's a Good business who stands behind their products to achieve customer satisfaction. I was IMPRESSED. read more