William Bunch Auctions

My first and only experience with William Bunch Auctions was a real shock. I placed a bid on an item. Although I never heard back from the auction house, I decided to check on the results for the item. Much to my surprise, I saw that the bid I submitted was the winning bid. Consequently, I contacted customer service to inquire why I wasn't notified. After fumbling around, the final excuse I was given was that they had received a bid of equal value to mine via mail. They explained that the bid by mail was "misplaced", but since it was submitted prior to my online bid, the "other party" won. Can you imagine a more ridiculous excuse? Needless to say, fool me once shame on you; fool me twice shame on me. more

I recently sold a piece of art through this auction house.It was a very unpleasant experience. Poor customer service, complete lack of clarity in the contract, and lack of adequate communication were the main reasons for this statement. I am still waiting for my funds. Never again, M.J.Misogianes, PhD more

Mr. Bunch is knowledgeable and kind at first until he has his hands on your antiques and will sell them for pennies. I told him I had to sell my heirlooms for medical issues as I am very ill otherwise I wouldn't dream of parting with them. My biggest mistake was not to stand firm against Mr. Bunch and cancel picking up my antiques after he gave his guilt trip about the time he blocked off to pick up my items. Some literally went for pennies like signed limited addition prints for $1.00 to .35 cents. I was heartbroken. IF you have to use an auctioneer PLEASE DON'T USE THIS ONE. He will take your precious items and sell for whatever he can get. Mr. Bunch is a smooth talker so don't fall for it. After receiving the check and seeing some items were unsold I called and inquired and was told they were sold at another auction in a very rude manner(even though I was speaking in a very polite manner), and check is in the mail. Still waiting after 3 weeks. They are very nice and courteous before they get your items. Once sold they were very nasty after the auction because they know they burned you and don't want to here anything about it and they don't care because they know you won't be a returning customer. I don't know how they sleep at night let alone still be in business. Don't be left in TEARS and STRESS on top of being extremely ill. If this saves at least one person from the heartache I have to live with, then it's worth it. Once it's gone, IT'S GONE. Stay away far away from Mr. Bunch's Bunch!!! more