David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Reviews 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yesterday, at a recent Duggleby jewellery auction in North Yorkshire, I purchased an item at about 11.20am. Today at 12.49pm I took delivery from Royal Mail where I live down in Devon. Whilst I paid... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed. I sent photos of items to be appraised, and was told they weren't interested. No reasons given, other than that. As they are the only game in town, I suppose they can pick and choose w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had great experiences bidding with Duggleby, they have great items for auction and the packages always arrive securely. Their staff is always helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have now bought several items through your York and Scarborough auction houses. We've found staff to be very helpful and knowledgeable when either viewing or collecting items. The process for bidd... See more

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Dugglebys Auctioneers and Valuers is a family-owned auction house, founded in 1996 and recognised for our exceptional results. With four locations across Yorkshire and expert valuers across 27 specialist departments, we host over 150 regular and specialist auctions each year, placing us among the UK’s fastest-growing auctioneers. We specialise in fine art, jewellery, decorative objects, furniture, and specialist collectors’ items. Backed by The Duggleby Group’s removals, storage, and auction logistics services, we provide national collection and delivery for items of all sizes. With modernised salerooms, a bespoke online bidding platform, and a state-of-the-art website, we continue to make auctions more accessible while preserving the knowledge, scale, and professionalism that define our brand.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed!

Disappointed. I sent photos of items to be appraised, and was told they weren't interested.
No reasons given, other than that. As they are the only game in town, I suppose they can pick and choose what they accept
I wouldn't recommend them, to be honest, unless you have a large number of items to sell, as I got the impression that was what they were looking for...

September 11, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AMAZING DELIVERY OF DUGGLEBY AUCTION LOT

Yesterday, at a recent Duggleby jewellery auction in North Yorkshire, I purchased an item at about 11.20am. Today at 12.49pm I took delivery from Royal Mail where I live down in Devon.
Whilst I paid that account in early afternoon, it is remarkable that Duggleby’s packing and despatch department were able to hand the box to Royal Mail the same day. They then conveyed it to Devon overnight to deliver to my house in little over 25 hours since actual hammer purchase.

August 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

We have now bought several items through your York and Scarborough auction houses. We've found staff to be very helpful and knowledgeable when either viewing or collecting items. The process for bidding via the phone is straightforward and easy to follow. Helpful staff have been available when collecting items so all in all very pleasant experiences. Oh, and we've been delighted with the items we've won.

May 27, 2026
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Dear David,

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for your continued support. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve enjoyed buying through both our York and Scarborough auction houses and that our team has been helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming throughout your visits.

It’s also great to know that you’ve found our telephone bidding process straightforward and that collecting your purchases has been a smooth experience. Most importantly, we’re thrilled that you’ve been delighted with the items you’ve won.

Thank you again for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to many more auctions in the future.

Best wishes,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent staff.

Staff always polite and helpful

May 29, 2026
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Dear Christopher,

Thank you very much for your 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear that you found our team polite and helpful.

Providing a friendly and professional service is something we take great pride in, so your kind feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Best wishes,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DD have been very straightforward to…

DD have been very straightforward to deal with. Transfer from Scarborough to York for collection was a useful facility enabling collection by a family member. As a private buyer I find much of interest when viewing sales online.

June 3, 2026
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Dear Michael,

Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you found us straightforward to deal with and that our transfer service from Scarborough to York made collecting your purchase more convenient.

It’s also wonderful to know that you enjoy browsing our online sales and continue to find items of interest. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you again, whether online or in person.

Best wishes,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and attentive people who are…

Friendly and attentive people who are more than willing to help loading cars with inappropriately big things!

Bought multiple times from them & will do in future I'm sure

Bilty

June 3, 2026
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Dear Bilty,

Thank you very much for your fantastic review and for your continued support. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve enjoyed your experiences with us and that our team has been friendly, attentive and always happy to lend a hand, even when it comes to loading those rather larger purchases!

We truly value your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back to future auctions.

Best wishes,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt delivery from York ,sofa is…

Prompt delivery from York ,sofa is fabulous bought it blind better than expected
Thank you Dugglebys

June 3, 2026
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Dear Cathy,

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that your sofa exceeded your expectations and that you were pleased with our prompt delivery service from York.

It’s always rewarding to know that customers are delighted with their purchases, especially when buying at auction without viewing in person. We hope you enjoy your sofa for many years to come.

Thank you again for your kind words and support.

Best wishes,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I want a job lot of watches some turned…

I want a job lot of watches some turned out to be fake and the others didn't work There was no description on this the website as solder spares are repairs are a scene they have agreed to me sending them back and now they're saying they will get the auction valuation of the lot so it seems like I will not be getting back what I paid for them I will be getting a lot less their postage is a rip off 30 odd quid for something that cost £10 to send they are common and scam artists

May 27, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I want a watch with some cufflinks and…

I want a watch with some cufflinks and another watch in it The listing didn't state sold as seen when I received the watchers they was not working I emailed them and they advised me they were sold as soon also one of the watches which was fake they have since agreed if I post the items back they will refund me I will not be using them again

May 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A superb auction house that does what…

A superb auction house that does what it says, cares about its clients, first class service, packaging was excellent, easy to work and communicate with, like a Swiss Watch

April 24, 2026
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Thank you very much for your wonderful review.

We’re delighted to hear that you found our service first class and that our team delivered on the standards we strive to provide. It's particularly pleasing to know that you were happy with the communication, packaging, and overall experience.

We also loved your comparison to a Swiss watch - reliable, precise, and dependable is exactly what we aim for.

Thank you again for your kind words and support. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Best wishes,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please do not rely solely on Duggleby…

OPlease do not rely solely on Duggleby for a valuation. An item of mine was valued at £150 to £200 and we sold for £1800. Another item they disputed the authenticity of and said it was worth £80 but we had an offer before we went for £7000. I imagine even with the full cast of the antiques roadshow in tow they would struggle to value most items accurately. Please get 2nd opinions or risk losing a lot of money.

Added after reply: I have attempted to e-mail and call several times. The email bounces and the call doesn't get answered.

May 6, 2026
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Hi Carter,

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to read this and would genuinely like the opportunity to look into the matter further and understand your concerns in more detail.

Unfortunately, we have so far been unable to locate any record relating to your name or the valuation described, so we would be grateful if you could contact us directly with details such as the date and location of the valuation appointment or valuation day attended, together with photographs or further information regarding the items discussed.

Our valuations are provided as professional auction estimates based on the information available at the time. As with all auction houses, final selling prices can vary significantly depending on market demand, provenance, collector interest and competitive bidding, sometimes achieving considerably more than their pre-sale estimate.

We are always happy to review matters further where appropriate, so please do get in touch with us directly and we will do our best to assist. You can contact Katie at katie.samuels@dugglebygroup.co.uk or on 01723 507111.

Kind regards,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Buyer's beware when purchasing alcohol.

We purchased 10 bottles of champagne from Duggleby's Scarborough using the online platform. There was no mention of the age or condition issues.
We paid and collected. We opened one bottle which was corked and smelt of vinegar. Others followed with the same result. We contacted the auction house who initially were not interested. They then offered a partial refund of the commission. I requested a fee which meant that we all contributed, but I would still be paying the larger amount. Duggleby's turned it down. They would cut a penny in half and keep both sides.
{I paid £225 and Duggleby's offered £50.}
There should have been more information requested from the seller.
Very expensive drain cleaner.

December 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend!

We have bought from different auction houses over the last few years and have experienced the good, the bad and the ugly. David Duggleby is undoubtedly the best in our experience: reasonable valuations, low fees and very quick dispatch of purchases. Can't recommend them highly enough!

September 19, 2025
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Dear Helen,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review.

We're delighted to hear that, having experienced a range of auction houses over the years, you consider David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers to be the best. Your comments regarding our valuations, fees, and prompt dispatch service are greatly appreciated and will mean a great deal to the team.

Thank you for your recommendation and continued support. We look forward to assisting you again in future sales.

Best wishes,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sell With & Buy From Somebody Else

Communication and manner are major issues. They fail to communicate and are abrupt and rude when they do. On top of that the over value items and do not achieve estimate results and gouge buyers with shipping fees that are heavily marked up. Why deal with them when there are others and the bar for improvement is set so low.

May 22, 2025
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Reply from David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers

Thank you for your feedback.

We are sorry to read your comments, as the experience you describe does not reflect the standards of customer service we aim to provide. We take pride in offering a professional, helpful and transparent service to both buyers and sellers.

As this review has been left anonymously, we have been unable to identify the transaction in question or investigate the concerns raised. We would welcome the opportunity to look into the matter further, so please contact us directly with details of your experience and a member of our senior team will be happy to assist.

We value all feedback and are always looking for ways to improve our service.

Best wishes,
David Duggleby Auctioneers & Valuers Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was mislead

Items sent to sale did not make anywhere near the valuation they had given me and also they did not contact me to ask if I wanted a reserve on the items (which I did) so with the cost of transporting to the sale room deducted as well I was very disappointed with the result and not impressed

January 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The dream team of George, Duggie and Craig!

This Removal Company is first class and I highly recommend them. The team members who executed our move on the 3rd and 4th of February were amazing. Firstly we had Craig and Cam (Cameron) who carried out the packing service on Fri 31st January. These guys were extremely polite, helpful, friendly and worked tirelessly and efficiently on the job.
Monday 3rd was loading up day with George, Duggie and Craig in attendance. Once again they worked as a team seamlessly loading the truck paying special attention to detail. My husband and I were so impressed by the superb work ethic that ensued throughout their task. At the same time all three guys George, Duggie and Craig complemented each other as they worked speedily, tidily and helpfully. Nothing was too much trouble for these supermen and they remained friendly, good natured and courteous whilst they performed the job. I was actually sad to see them depart as they had skilfully taken away the stress from what was a very stressful event.
George, Duggie and Craig deserve a pay rise at the very least as they enhance the reputation of this firm. Stay well boys and take care!

February 4, 2025
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