Heritage Auctions Reviews 123

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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers are satisfied with the staff, describing them as knowledgeable, professional, and helpful, particularly in guiding them through the consignment process. Reviewers also frequently praise the customer service, highlighting its responsiveness, transparency, and the personalized care received. The quality of the products, especially the authenticity and variety of collectibles, is also a positive aspect for many. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service and pricing. Several customers reported issues with unexpected or hidden costs, particularly regarding buyer premiums and shipping fees, which they found to be excessive. There were also occasional complaints about communication breakdowns, unreceived bids, and a lack of support in resolving issues, leading to frustration and stress for a minority of users.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've used Heritage for several years for cards and coins. Their recent increases in buyer premiums are a lot higher than most auction houses, but you know what you're bidding on is authentic.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently consigned a bunch of items with Heritage. They are coming up for auction in January! I am really excited to see my results. My consignment director Nathan has gone out of his way to help me... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heritage is a premier marketplace for coins and currency collectors. You will find seldom seen collectibles as well as many middle-of-the-road examples of rare coins. Their expert Sarah Miller... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jason at Heritage Auction have been a life saver! Communication was thorough and service at every interaction was reassuring. Almost as if I'm being looked after my concern with a degree of care onl... See more


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Heritage Auctions is the largest collectibles auctioneer and third largest auction house in the world, as well as the largest auction house founded in the U.S. We are also the undisputed Internet leader in our field, with over 2 million online bidder-members from 195 countries. Auction house for fine art, rare coins, trading cards, sports and entertainment memorabilia, autographs, antique currency, watches and timepieces, comics and comic art, illustrations and so much more.


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3.7

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Increasingly poor customer service and escalating fees.

I've bought from Heritage Auctions for the past few years, but the service is getting worse. It can take days and multiple attempts to get a reply to an email. The items that used to be dispatched within a few days, now take weeks to be dispatched. Meanwhile the fees keep increasing as the customer experience declines rapidly.

July 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Broken sign-in

Broken sign-in, fix your website. The website does not even remember sign-in credentials so I can not make a bid. Worst site experience I have ever had.

June 22, 2025
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Reply from Heritage Auctions

Hi there, thanks for sharing your experience. We're really sorry to hear you've had issues signing in and placing a bid, that’s definitely not the experience we want anyone to have. Please contact us directly at crystalk@ha.com so we can better understand and resolve the issue. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A great site and transparent

A great site and transparent. The shipping is a black box though. As a UK buyer, having no option to choose shipping options is poor. I bought $130 item and paid almost the same again for shipping after two weeks of admin to ship.
There must be slower secure ways of sending an item of that value. Otherwise, no complaints.

May 15, 2025
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Reply from Heritage Auctions

Thank you so much for your support and for sharing your review Billy. We're delighted to hear you had a great overall experience, and we truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback regarding shipping. We’ve since followed up with more information and options, and we hope that provided some clarity. Your input is truly appreciated and helps us improve the experience for everyone. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Newbie at Heritage

I recently tried Heritage Auction for the first time. My goal was to explore selling some coins and in the second, to buy some coins. I wasn’t a good fit to sell coins because my collection is very small. That’s okay it was a clear quick answer and sometimes “no” is the answer. On the buy side, I find every element to be well functioning. The pricing for the coins at the time of bidding is clear and it’s helpful they post the “Buyer’s Premium” (BP) with every bid, that way there are no surprises. There is plenty of time to alter your bid from one bid to the next and the ability to post a “Secret Maximum Bid” is extraordinarily helpful if you can’t wait for later coins, or you can’t join until after the auction has started. Because this is my first time I have had lots of questions. Sarah Miller and the Customer Support staff are prompt to respond, and very knowledgeable.
They tell you upfront and throughout the process what their fees are. If you want a good product and good support that costs money, and you get both with Heritage Auction. If you don’t like their pricing, that’s on you, they are very transparent about their pricing.

May 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heritage Auction for Coin Enthusiasts

I recently tried Heritage Auction for the first time. The first time to explore selling some coins and in the second, to buy some coins. I wasn’t a good fit to sell coins because my collection is very small. That’s okay it was a clear quick answer and sometimes “no” is the answer. On the buy side, I find every element to be well functioning. The pricing for the coins at the time of bidding is clear and it’s helpful they post the “Buyer’s Premium” (BP) with every bid. That way there are no surprises. There is plenty of time to alter your bid from one bid to the next and the ability to post a “Secret Maximum Bid” is extraordinarily helpful if you can’t wait for later coins, or you can’t join until after the auction has started. Because this is my first time I have had lots of questions. Sarah Miller and the Customer Support staff are prompt to respond, and very knowledgeable.
They tell you upfront and throughout the process what their fees are. If you want a good product and good support that costs money, and you get both with Heritage Auction. If you don’t like their pricing that’s on you, they are very transparent about their pricing.

May 23, 2025
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Reply from Heritage Auctions

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Keith. We appreciate your feedback and support!

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Lazy, Misinformed, and Rude.

Heritage just like many other auction houses are just looking for "easy sells" they provide nothing to the community and no interest in history. They are lazy, rude, and misinformed.

May 5, 2025
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Reply from Heritage Auctions

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We apologize about your recent experience with us. Please reach out to us directly at crystalk@ha.com to get more details on your experience. We look forward to further discussion to resolve your experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

incensed

Good evening. I tried to access an auction today. I've been trying to enter my information for over an hour, but I couldn't. I couldn't bid on the item I wanted. I feel frustrated and incensed . I will never work with them again.

April 15, 2025
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Reply from Heritage Auctions

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We apologize for the difficulty you had with our site. Please reach out to me directly with more information on the circumstances. I can be reached at christinew@ha.com or by phone at 214-409-1670. We'd like to help correct the situation.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The fees are outrageous to begin with…

The fees are outrageous to begin with and then when you receive your items if they are broken they will not give you a refund. It's a complete waste of time and money. EBay is much safer and won't break the bank. Who doesn't give refunds for broken materials? It's a complete joke

March 23, 2025
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Reply from Heritage Auctions

Dear Cole,

We're sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. We’ve processed a refund towards damages and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your feedback helps us do better, and we’re here if you need anything else.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

If the object is not of interest to them, they answer you by saying they sell it on eBay, without giving you any evaluation.
I had asked for an assessment of different types of objects in each request that I sent, but it was not considered, they probably use automatic emails.
This is not very professional.

Update: Some objects need an evaluation before being sold on eBay. On eBay, everyone does their price, there are expert sellers in the field of what they sell and there are scammers. There are people who sell coins for a minting error that does not exist for 2000 € !! . I did not send you coins, I sent you objects to which you could give an approximate estimate, but since it was not of your interest you did not consider the idea of ​​helping me.

March 25, 2025
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Reply from Heritage Auctions

Riccardo,

We're sorry your experience didn't meet your expectations. While we do sometimes refer customers to eBay for items we're unable to appraise or handle, each request deserves careful attention, and we regret if that wasn't clearly communicated. We'd appreciate the opportunity to address your inquiries more specifically—please feel free to reach out again, and we'd be happy to thoroughly review any additional items or details you'd like us to assess.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had two foreign coin…

I recently had two foreign coin consignments in HA.com's NYINC auction in January 2025. Both coins brought much better than expected prices. A tip of the hat is due to the international coin division of Heritage (and to Al Pinkall) for facilitating this most positive outcome. Thanks Guys!

January 16, 2025
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Reply from Heritage Auctions

Dear Rob,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your support!!

Thank you,
Client Services
HERITAGE AUCTIONS
www.ha.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

exceeded my expectations

This was my first time selling with Heritage Auctions, and I was pleased with the results. The bidding was robust, and the proceeds exceeded my expectations.
Sarah Miller is pro and was great to work with.

March 10, 2025
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Thank you for your support David!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and follow-up

Excellent service, as always. Sarah, at Heritage, always provides excellent service, prompt replies and helpful information and instructions. Pleasure to work with.

December 31, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought fantastic works by Tommi…

I bought fantastic works by Tommi Parzinger in the November 2024 design sale. Adam, Ricky, and their team were so helpful in making sure that these pieces arrived safely. Transparent, communicative, an A+ from this collector.

February 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

The team at Heritage Auctions is fantastic! I mainly bid on coins, and I've consigned some coins and sports-related items. Every interaction is professional, fast, and leads to great results. Sarah Miller is extremely helpful and knowledgeable on the coin side, and Lee Iskowitz and Tony Giese deserve a shout-out on the sports side. I wish I had more to consign!

January 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent auction experience

Excellent auction experience. The process was easy and efficient.

January 6, 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your support.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Long time client and I have yet to find a better company

I've been a Heritage Auctions client for decades at this point and they've always been my go-to for coin and currency transactions, both buying and selling. I don't collect 6 figure coins yet I'm on a first name basis with top management. Just a professional organization all the way around.

January 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been both a buyer and seller in…

I’ve been both a buyer and seller in Heritage auctions and find them to be the premier auction house in the country. Sarah Miller specifically is professional, knowledgeable of the industry, and driven to assist the customer. I use them exclusively.

December 21, 2024
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