“AVOID: I cannot stress enough how much you should avoid this auction site at Literally all costs. Fraudulent behaviour, they took £938 from my retired father after he purchased me a watch that was clearly not as described and significantly damaged. CataWiki s aid they’d look into it as they hadn’t released the funds, weeks passed by and they eventually let the money go to the seller. Netherlands based company exploiting customers in europe & further afield.”
“I sold my stuff via Catawiki, all went well. But since my subscription my mailbox was overflowing with their mail, although I had been very witholding with my choices of what to receive. Then I found out that they had changed ALL my choices, without my consent. I do NOT like behaviour like this, so I unsubscribed .”
“Regardless the picture and the obvious, that the skirt belongs in a dumpster, just got an email from customer service saying that they are releasing the payment to the seller.
Thieves!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
“Bought a Chanel skirt in wool for €103,20. Waisted money!
Seller described in good condition with lining that needed replacement.
Once received, the skirt presented:
Tears and multiple holes on the lining, both frontal satin strap damaged probably from a hot iron, wool (material) is in worn-out condition, the hem was teared and overall dirty. Looks like it was found in the dumpster. I’ve send 5 pictures to customer service but they keep saying that is as described and the evidence provided are not enough.
1-Useless Customer Service
2-You shouldn’t allow seller “Ma Petite Armoire” to put that skirt for auction or any other items in similar conditions.
3- Tried to delete my account, but it wouldn’t allowed me.
•Users do not buy items from #mapetitarmoire because she’ll Con you and will not refund you.
Catawiki Is the worst multiuser platform Ever; That’s what’s unique about it!”
“Catawiki does not permit questions directly to the seller prior to bidding.
Shipping is not predictable. Even items within the same country can take weeks.
Catawiki’s auction process sucks; resets with increased bids. Very seller biased.
Catawiki is unresponsive; virtually no customer support.”
“Won an item. Paid within 3 days. €664. The item never arrived. Contacted the seller and they said it’s arriving. catawiki says it’s not their problem. They keep marking the item delivered on the website and asking for an opinion but when you contact them they say it’s not their problem.”
“I have bought lights and pans, from Netherlands and Italy with no problem on arrival. I was very worried when I saw the reviews after having bought my auctions. I am glad to have been wrong. I am giving 4 stars because the customer service is so so and the app crashes at crucial moments for auctions which means I miss a few.”
“I tried to sell items on Catawiki, they charge the seller 20% plus VAT of not only the sales price but also the shipping costs, they refuse to let sellers put a reserve on even high end items if things from the same brand have previously sold for less than 200, so they expect you to sell really high end fashion, retailing for 5K or more without a reserve price. Then of course you have to wait until the buyer pays, ship and 2 weeks later (often more) Catawiki will pay you.
As for the expertise of their "experts", forget about that. In all honesty, if you want to get rid of items, I wouldn't sell anything on Catawiki that I wouldn't happily donate to a charity. Catawiki also only allows sellers to charge 2 Euros for packaging, if you want to have good and secure packaging, you naturally pay more. It seems they are eager to rip off buyers and sellers alike.”
“Recently, I won a piece of electronics that was delivered to me in shambles. The seller packed the item poorly and the item and I suffered the consequences. The turntable did not get the worst of it. It was returned to the seller in the condition I received it. I, however, did not received a refund for the returned item. So, I got the worst of the bargain.
Despite 30 emails to and from Catawiki customer relations regarding the resolution and refund, I have yet to receive my refund. This matter has transpired over six (6) weeks and I have no recourse.
The custom relations group assured me the refund was in process but the funds were never transferred to me. As it stands this leaves me short of hundreds of dollars, frustrated and bitter about my experience with Catawiki. Moreover, I have reason to distrust the integrity of the site and it's statement of conduct and policy.
If a customer cannot return and receive a refund for a purchase then the transactions are offered in blind faith without merit. Catawiki's conduct in my experience should give potential customers reason to proceed with an abundance of caution.”
“Recently, I won a piece of electronics that was delivered to me in shambles. The seller packed the item poorly and the item and I suffered the consequences. The turntable did not get the worst of it. It was returned to the seller in the condition I received it. I, however, did not received a refund for the returned item. So, I got the worst of the bargain.
Despite 30 emails to and from Catawiki customer relations regarding the resolution and refund, I have yet to receive my refund. This matter has transpired over six (6) weeks and I have no recourse.
The custom relations group assured me the refund was in process but the funds were never transferred to me. As it stands this leaves me short of hundreds of dollars, frustrated and bitter about my experience with Catawiki. Moreover, I have reason to distrust the integrity of the site and it's statement of conduct and policy.
If a customer cannot return and receive a refund for a purchase then the transactions are offered in blind faith without merit. Catawiki's conduct in my experience should give potential customers reason to proceed with an abundance of caution.”
“No security for buyers. Sellers can change condition regarding shipment during the auction, ie. After you have made your bid.
Catawiki refuser to intervene or control.”
“confusing bidders on their Gemstones lots!!!
no indication of treatment: it means it is not mentioned in the certificate. it may be treated!!!!!
IT IS A PLAY OF WORDS!
GO AWAY FROM THE PLATFORM”
