William George Reviews 535

TrustScore 2 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DONT GO NEAR THESE PEOPLE.ASKED THEM TO CONSIGN ITEMS I HAD IN STORAGE.INDICATED OK & ASKED FOR THE ADDRESS WHICH I SENT IMMEDIATELY THEN HEARD NOT A WORD FROM ROBIN GRAY DESPITE 3 REMINDER EMAILS... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusting company who made a mistake and blamed us. Thousands of lots purchased a year at auction. Wouldn't recommend this company to anyone and we have dealt with most of them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I sold some rare photographs worth hundreds through this auction house with no issues. Seems to me that all the poor reviews relate to buyers who have purchased a box of stuff without knowing what it... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m an experienced buyer that purchases hundreds of lots per week from various auctioneers. William George had a lot that stated in the terms it could be collected, which appears to be a mistake... See more

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William George online auctions and sales house – We put customer service first. William George is one of the UK’s most trusted online auction houses, specialising in - Retail Returns - Surplus Stock - Luxury Watches, Classic Cars, Antiques and Collectables, Plant and Machinery, Trade Stocks and Liquidations, High Street Goods and much more.


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TrustScore 2 out of 5

535 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

Had an issue with my delivery and the customer service were quick to resolve the issue.

15 February 2022
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Reply from William George

Thank you for our positive review. We really appreciate you taking the time to do this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class Service

Sold an item by auction for the first time recently.
Simone and the team at William George have been excellent to deal with answering any questions I had straight away.
Will be using William George to buy and sell in the future.

14 February 2022
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Reply from William George

We also like to think we provide a first class service but it means so much hearing it from our well valued customers. Have a great weekend Tony.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watch auction

Purchased a watch as a gift via a recent specialist auction at William George. Registration and payment were really simple. Contact with the seller was excellent. All in all, a very easy and enjoyable experience.

9 February 2022
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Reply from William George

Thank you for mentioning our fantastic sellers. Their hard work means everything. Thanks again for a great review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would again like to thank Sarah for…

I would again like to thank Sarah for sorting out my complaint. I have not received the toilet but I have now had the money back in full. This has not been a good experience for my first time buying from an auction site. Hopefully if I do buy again it will be an easier process. Thank you William George Auctions for your patience and perseverance.

4 February 2022
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Reply from William George

Thank you for taking the time to write a review John. We really appreciate it. I'm glad we turned your experience around for you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pallet with missing items but quickly sorted

My pallet was received with missing items but Ellie quickly responded to my query and offered some money back as compensation.

2 February 2022
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Reply from William George

Thank you for the fantastic review. We answer queries fast and efficiently and one of the many things we are proud of here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Invoice queries and missing goods

I've had a couple of interactions with Sarah who has been very responsive. You hope that things go smoothly but inevitably sometime things go wrong and it is good to know that WG take customer service so seriously. Both queries were dealt quickly and efficiently and to my satisfaction.

24 January 2022
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Reply from William George

Sarah is fantastic isn't she! Thanky ou for the positive review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ellie was really helpful when enquiring…

Ellie was really helpful when enquiring about invoice. As a first time buyer I wasn't sure what to do after I had won a lot. Thank you Ellie. I look forward to receiving the goods.

24 January 2022
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Reply from William George

Thank you so much for highlighting Ellie in your review. She will be ever so happy! We hope you are pleased with your goods.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Used to ebay but this is much more…

Used to ebay but this is much more fun!! William George auctions (online) is great to use and there are some excellent bargains to be had. Just a word of warning, the added buyers premium, VAT etc and potentially delivery cost will in most cases cost more than the lot itself. make sure you include that into your calculations.

6 January 2022
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Reply from William George

Hi Kasem, thanks for the 5*'s. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.
We love it when our customers tell us that our auctions are fun!
Elizabeth

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Having received my pallet with major…

Having received my pallet with major items missing was the best way to experience my first time buying with WG (LW).
However, Sarah was extremely helpful and was able to deal with the matter professionally and efficiently. Great customer services!

6 January 2022
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Reply from William George

Good Afternoon, thank you so much for leaving a review of your first experience with William George.
It's really disappointing to read that your pallet was delivered with items missing but great to hear that Sarah was so helpful and efficient.
Take care of yourself and thanks again.
Sarah

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasant and speedy response to…

Pleasant and speedy response to questions. Excellent communication regarding process of buying & delivery.

6 January 2022
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Reply from William George

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope you return soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really great human customer service

Although the initial Bot gives you limited options, keep going and you get to speak to a human being. This is the best web chat experience I have had, friendly and helpful staff- well done WG. I buy a lot of your stuff and am really impressed with the quality.

4 January 2022
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Reply from William George

Hi Liz, thank you so much for the wonderful review. You have really made my day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and Responsive

Have always found WG efficient and responsive and have had absolutely no problems buying from their auctions or their handling of any shipping.

4 January 2022
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Reply from William George

Hi Adam, your words are very kind and they mean an awful lot to our small team. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rock on WG.

William george rocks bought item for third of the price delivery was spot on right to doorstep will defo use again.

17 December 2021
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Reply from William George

What a fantastic way to start a review! Thank you so much.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything you could hope for from an auction company.

Everything you could hope for from an auction company. They really do look after you from start to finish. I found every step of the process of buying via online auction with them to be simple and straightforward, and the after sales service was brilliant, and I would recommend them in a heartbeat.

17 December 2021
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Reply from William George

Thank you for your lovely words John. It is a pleasure dealing with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Next Generation Auction House

I am an old hand at auctions, but have just done my first purchase at William George. I must say that the whole experience is a league above the usual auctions. all very streamlined and efficient, and fully embracing technology to the customer's advantage. However, more than anything, their customer service is excellent. I needed to radically change delivery instructions ahead of Xmas and they were only too happy to oblige. Highly recommended, and Sarah deserves a special mention.

16 December 2021
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Reply from William George

Thank you so much for the fantastic review Julian. We love that you think we are a league above. It means so much to us.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery charge not great, customer support AMAZING!

This was my first time winning an online auction. I, perhaps wrongly (!), believed that my item was small enough to be delivered for the minimum delivery fee, I was wrong! The courier firm were insistent on it being delivered on a pallet which, with VAT added would make it far more than the cost of the item I had won in auction plus the auction fees. It made it a very unexpectedly expensive purchase!
I got in touch with William George through their online chat and was fortunate enough to be connected to Sarah, who was extremely friendly, very helpful and she bent over backwards to resolve my issue.
Sarah later telephoned me to talk through the options I had, and even offered to cancel the sale when it became clear that the courier firm were being unfair in what they determined was the suitable delivery option.
With her lovely personality and helpful demeanour, Sarah is truly a credit to William George. It is because of her that I would definitely consider buying from William George again.
I am only deducting one point because of the issues to do with delivery.
If I was measuring the company purely on the customer support I would definitely give it five out of 5.
My only tip to people considering placing a bid on auction items is to check how the item will be delivered and how much it will cost, before placing a bid!

14 December 2021
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Reply from William George

We understand that delivery prices are sometimes a shock to customers that are not familiar with auctions however, we can always give you a price before the auction ends. Thank you for highlighting how awesome Sarah is!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am new to the auction and needed some…

I am new to the auction and needed some guidance. Sarah helped me and guided me clearly, in an online chat. So far professional and enjoyable experience.

10 December 2021
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Reply from William George

Hi Ian, thanks very much for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We love new customers. It give us a chance to showcase our fab products and super service.
Thanks again for the 5*'s.
Elizabeth

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah was fantastic and very helpful on…

Sarah was fantastic and very helpful on the web chat.

10 December 2021
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Reply from William George

Hi Meyrick,
Thanks for highlighting Sarah in your review. She'll be over the moon when I show her.
Thanks again.
Elizabeth

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