• Pristine Auction

Pristine Auction

Overview

Pristine Auction has a rating of 3.08 stars from 1,076 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Pristine Auction most frequently mention customer service, sports memorabilia, and great items. Pristine Auction ranks 9th among Auction sites.

  • Service
    156
  • Value
    159
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    154
  • Returns
    114
  • Quality
    155

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 37.8%
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • Experienced the great auction site recently and won some wonderful prizes!
  • I definitely recommend bitting on sports memorabilia on pristine auction, great merchandise and great customer service.

Critical highlights

  • They do take a very long time to ship items and their customer service is terrible however.
How would you rate Pristine Auction?
Top Positive Review

“Great place to get your memorabilia!”

Roch L.
1/16/24

Been a customer for 8 years now and wouldn't go anywhere else as the prices are greatly competitive co.pared to other auction sites.

Top Critical Review

“More Low Value Cards...”

JONATHAN H.
2/15/24

There is a lot of hype from this company that you will be getting good cards from their mystery auctions and memorabilia that they promote. What I've experienced are low end PSA 10 cards that value in the $20 range and aren't cards people are wanting. $200 spent on one auction for a base Tua RC...garbage. You're better off saving for the cards you want and purchase on Ebay or other card shops.

Reviews (1,076)

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auction site (110) sports memorabilia (69) customer service (125)
Thumbnail of user jonathanh1435
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 15th, 2024

There is a lot of hype from this company that you will be getting good cards from their mystery auctions and memorabilia that they promote. What I've experienced are low end PSA 10 cards that value in the $20 range and aren't cards people are wanting. $200 spent on one auction for a base Tua RC...garbage. You're better off saving for the cards you want and purchase on Ebay or other card shops.

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Thumbnail of user jeffreyd969
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 28th, 2023

I mistakenly bid over $200 for a reprint. I immediately notified Pristine of the error, but they refused to rectify the error. Poor customer service, considering I've bid many times in the past with them - never again. Any sports card or memorabilia auctioneer that is friendly to the hobby would have remedied the obvious error. In fact, about a year ago, I made a similar error on another auction site, which had no problem removing the bid.

Thumbnail of user berlinerhs
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 11th, 2024

They do not fulfill their orders. I ordered a boxing mystery box that was to contain 3 items. I received email notification that my item was delivered. I was away for a couple of days dealing with medical issues. Two days later I receive an email stating that my item was returned to sender ( which was not initiated by me). Now they are telling me that all they can do is give me a credit or refund. I want neither. I want the item I ordered. If they can't find a way to overcome even the smallest issues with anything but a refund/credit, then despite what their site states, they are unable to deliver what they are selling. Seems like they just hold the onto your money until you get tired of dealing with it (I wonder what the float is on the revenue from all their unfulfilled orders...?) This situation is awful, is entirely driven by them and leaves the purchaser with no recourse except to frustratingly eventually accept a credit/refund. I have put a lot of time into trying to get this resolved. I believe that time has value. $600.00 of value. So I am requesting that my accountant send Pristine Auctions a 1099nec for the value of the item and my time.

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They are working nable to deliver the products they are selling

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Jared K. – Pristine Auction Rep

The invoice to which you also went to BBB shows as delivered to the shipping address on 2/6 and not returned to us. All of your packages show as delivered, the one you did have returned invoice 3339762 that was originally returned was already reshipped, and delivery as of 1/23/24. At this time we have none of your items that have been returned to us. Thank you

Thumbnail of user nam20
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 16th, 2024

I have used this stie 2x. The first the item shipped no issue, quality was a bit sub par, but it is what it is. 2nd item i received a USPS pre-shippment email. After 2 weeks I reached out to Pristine who said to give it another week. After 3 weeks I asked for a refund and was granted one with what looks like minus $50 or so. I was told this was a courtesy since their policy is to not refund on items lost in shipping. The claim being that USPS picked the item up, but never scanned it and someone stole it. In the real world without USPS acknowledging acceptance of the package, it is not lost of stolen, it never left their building yet they kept part of my payment.

I will not do business with them in the future.

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Thumbnail of user tipamoose
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 4th, 2024

Pristine auction sells fake jerseys. While the auto might be real, most if not all of the jerseys that the autos are one are fake.

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Thumbnail of user jeremyc767
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 2nd, 2024

Great site with a great variety of items. From sports to movies, to celebrities in general. Good customer service with an appropriate response time.

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Thumbnail of user robertr5284
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 28th, 2023

Had my AUCTIONS WON appraised and they came back as fraudulent. I was suspicious at first with how much money I saved but then when I received them I took them to get further appraisal. Scam

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Thumbnail of user reinaldof9
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 25th, 2023
• Updated review

I bidded on an item and won. After I realized I had to pay something else I took out my credit card an was gunna put another when they without permission and authorization took the money even though I did not have any payments on file. I tried calling but of course they don't have a customer service phone number on top off all that the charge me over 100 dollars more with an adjustable fee really. Crooks won't buy ever again anni want my refund for false advertising since basically the adjustable fee is way they can. Get more money I mean they took out for shipping and handling witch should include everything but it's a loop hole so they can charger u more

Tip for consumers:
I wish they get there stuff together an have a customer kin

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Sealed basketball box

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February 19th, 2023
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Man pristine is really a good auction place I've always liked it and they always have great product and a great price

Tip for consumers:
Have lots of money lol

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Spirts cards

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Thumbnail of user briang1352
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
September 26th, 2022

I have made a lot of purchases from this company and I can say they have gone down hill lately. It took them 2 weeks to finally address my concerns after many messages. I understand they have a huge volume of customers but it's the little guy's like myself who keep them in business.

Tip for consumers:
Be prepared to wait a long time for a response if you contact them about any issues you have.

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Sports memorabilia

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Thumbnail of user rochl6
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 16th, 2024
• Updated review

Been a customer for 8 years now and wouldn't go anywhere else as the prices are greatly competitive co.pared to other auction sites.

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Sports memorabilia

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Great customer service
May 5th, 2022
Verified purchase
• Previous review

Been purchasing à lot of sports memorabilia in the past few months and I'm quite happy with the merchandise. Customer service is prompt and efficient!

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Thumbnail of user carlf506
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 16th, 2024

I was a loyal customer of Pristine Auction since 2019. Customer service was great back then, but I can't say the same now. I had taken a break from collecting for about 9 months to a year and I logged back on found that somehow I had been charged with a restocking fee for bid I had won and never paid for. Funny thing is, I DID NOT BID IT! I was not going to pay for something I did not want or bid on and I'm definitely not paying a restocking fee. I emailed them 3 TIMES before I ever got an answer, in short, they told me tough $#*!, we are not waiving the fee, and then ran my debit card without authorization. In my mind, I'm still working on a resolution with these people and they just run my card. So, they strung me along with emails saying "we are working on your issue, thank you for your patience", then on the 7th day, they send an email saying No, can't help you, btw, we just ran your card for the whole amount! That was a TACTIC, NOT customer service! There's a difference!

Tip for consumers:
I really wanted to come up with a resolution and keep doing business with them. That is exactly what I told them in my THREE emails that I sent to them!

Products used:
I have bought many items from this online auction, and I've been a customer since 2019.

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Thumbnail of user dustins386
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 12th, 2023

Ya I bid on a Ricky Vaughn Autographed Charlie Sheen jersey, I admit that but was sent an email saying I won a jersey that said "Wild Thing" where Vaughn should be stitched. This is not acceptable and when I discovered this I removed all banking information from their site. I told them I wanted the autographed Vaughn jersey or nothing and a week after I removed ALL financial information from their site they charged me for this garbage "wild thing" jersey. Meaning they had to have gone into an old invoice and stole my credit card numbers and made an unauthorized transaction. That's credit card fraud and a police report has been filed.

Thumbnail of user luism911
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 4th, 2023

I was trying to be a regular customer because everything that I buy it was really nice in Too I buy this Jersey and I never receive it And they say that they're giving me my refund but I never see my refund And when I try to talk to them their customer service as really bad they don't even have anybody to answer the phones or the emails I wish they can answer me And I never got any explication Why did cancel my order with no notification or any explication

Tip for consumers:
Make sure you get your product and not a refund you never see it

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Baseball

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Thumbnail of user connerdadams
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 17th, 2024

I love this site. It has helped me start my sports and entertainment memorabilia. From all of my favorite teams and also favorite players past and present.

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Thumbnail of user nickf751
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 12th, 2023

When you order from somewhere called PRESTINE auctions you would think you would get a PRESTINE item you purchased, but instead I was sold a stained autograph jersey that is worthless and when I contacted them and showed them pictures I was told to bad. Horrible customer service and horrible products. Stay away from these scammers

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Jersey

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Thumbnail of user joseb778
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 15th, 2023
Verified purchase

100% would recommend. Jerseys are in great shape. Easy to purchase. Delivery with tracking. Already bought 6 jerseys.

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Thumbnail of user michaelc8306
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

Received an item that the signature is so faded you can't even read the signature. Prestige said sorry it's what u bought. Definitely would not recommend this site for serious buyers. You should go to places in person to avoid losing mo ey. I have purchased from this site before but this is unacceptable.

Thumbnail of user michaelkelly0320
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 30th, 2023
Verified purchase

Won a Oj Simpson signed Jersey and it's been right at a month. The tracking number and info says it was sent to the wrong post office at one time. Pristine sent a email saying it had gone back to them after several unsuccessful attempts at delivery. Impossible. I have a box at my residence. Carrier has keys. Plus a office it can be left at. I want a refund and have requested it and all I hear is crickets. The worst ever. Don't buy anything from them...

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Thumbnail of user jayw1011
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 8th, 2023

Pristine Auction is a good website. I recommend it to anybody. Great customer service fast shipping, Great web site, happy with item I got. Displayed in my bedroom perfectly.

Thumbnail of user ms1498
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 10th, 2023

I got a second chance offer in which I accepted and immediately paid. 6 weeks later I'm told they don't have my order and that they're going to cancel my purchase. I was paid and sat on pending the entire time only to have my purchase cancelled. Sucks because I like the things I've bought from them before but this was just unacceptable.

Tip for consumers:
Be prepared for A LOT of extra fees and that they can cancel your purchase even after you've paid

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Thumbnail of user dan.mcafee2900
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 18th, 2023

I have dealt with Pristine Auctions for years and have always been 100% satisfied. Highly recommended.

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Several signed sports memorabilia items

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Thumbnail of user joshuaw937
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

I purchased a " jsa autographed pete rose jersey" but when I went to verify my purchase on jsa it doesn't pop and of course there is nobody to talk to at pristine so screw this site they are not legit at all I would have given it 0 stars if it would have let me when I emailed about the said item they said since it has a hologram it's guaranteed authentic but it isn't

Thumbnail of user dennisp562
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 30th, 2022

I gave a three star because I'm about 98% that they bid you up. Also your gonna pay more usually to win a bid. I've done business with this company for about three years. One of my packages was lost or delivered to the wrong address and since then I get charged out the a** extra on top of their 17%. Not once has my delivery guy make me sign for my package and I get charged for it.

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Jared K. – Pristine Auction Rep

Hello Dennis,

We want to assure you that there is no shill bidding taking place on our website. We do our best to put safe guards in place to avoid this completely. We also work with several carriers to provide the lowest going rate for your items and are constantly trying to improve this experience, in the future you can also take advantage of our "hold to combine" feature that will provide discounted shipping rates and hold your items up to 14 days. As far as signature requirement goes upon delivery, we can make sure that happens just by adding that feature to your account.

Thumbnail of user brockg54
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 4th, 2023

Great customer service fast shipping, Great web site, happy with item I got. Displayed in my office perfectly

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Thumbnail of user jessicac2373
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
February 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

Idk about this site. Bought a tony dorsett mini helmet but the authenticity code didn't work. Not sure if its real or not

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Autographed tony dorsett mini helmet and a gary payton signed jersey

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The premier autographed sports memorabilia auction house, with hundreds of monthly live auctions. We are always accepting consignments!

Business History

At Pristine Auction, we're more than an online auction – we're a passionate community of collectors, bringing you the thrill of authentic autographed memorabilia, cards, coins, art, and collectibles. Since our humble beginnings in 2010, we've transformed from a spare bedroom operation to two state-of-the-art facilities spanning over 60,000 square feet in Phoenix, Arizona.

Our team, now over 100 strong, shares a commitment to putting our customers and consignors first. This customer-centric approach has propelled Pristine Auction to become one of the largest and most trusted auction houses globally. In addition to our online auction, we own and operate a fixed-price Marketplace (pristinemarketplace.com) and Authentication (pristineauthentic.com) service, providing collectors with even more opportunities to discover prized possessions with confidence.

We specialize in connecting collectors with genuine moments, and authenticity is our hallmark. We collaborate directly with leading authentication companies and host on-site visits from top third-party authenticators, ensuring every item is 100% genuine.

Pristine Auction operates with values that honor God, our families, and our customers. With a focus on speed, quality, and premier customer service, our mission is clear – to connect collectors and fans at every level with authentic moments at their price.

Explore the excitement with Pristine Auction, where our various online auction formats and vast inventory offer thousands of opportunities daily for collectors to score unique and genuine treasures.

Company Representative

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Jared K.
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