JLR Auctions

I have purchased items from approximately 20 auctions from JLR auctions including glass collections from estates, computers from electronic surplus, sinks and cabinets and construction materials, office furniture and supplies, tools and workbenches, shampoo and makeup, an entire home gym, and numerous other items. I am an avid do-it-yourselfer. I buy items from these auctions and renovate and build them into new things. My experience has been mixed, but primarily good. The bidding process is fair and all the items I bought were as expected. I rarely go to inspection days so sometimes I get a surprise (usually in just how big items are - like when I bought 2 picture frames for $7 and did not realize they were 4 feet tall or the black cabinet I bought for $12 that was 9'x4' and 400lbs.Once I purchased an item that was not there. I notified the company and was immediately reimbursed. Once I was given the wrong item (item number had last 2 numbers switched) I reported that but never heard back. I didn't really push the issue because I failed to make sure they gave me the right one and I didn't want to drive all the way back. Another time I bought a bunch of lots of tile. They kindly loaded the pallet of stuff I got into my trailer. Again I did not check the items. When I got home I realized they left out my favorite lot. I drove all the way back and told them. They comped me with a similar lot. My least favorite auctions are the electronic surplus. No items I got from that worked well. The staff is friendly. The fellow auctioneers are hit and miss- some very friendly like me, some rather cut-throat. Bottom line, rules are rules. Inspect before you bid if you are concerned about items working. If you buy large items, go with tools and manpower to take apart and move them. Before you leave, open all boxes and verify you have all your items. One other thing I have seen - one tile auction I was the high bidder on dozens of items but shortly before it closed, it was extended a week with the bidding increments changed. That is probably the most unfair thing I have seen. A couple other times they extended the bidding. I could see that being problematic for people with rigid scheduling. (If you already submit a bid and they change the day, you cannot withdraw the bid and if you win, you are still required to pick it up on the new pick up day). It also seemed to jack up prices. I have gotten some amazing deals- a $15000 custom built [redacted] gym for $650- 2 full wrap around desks for 1 cent each- a 40' basement wall full of metal shelves for $12. It was a lot of work, but usually well worth the trouble.

I have purchased items from approximately 20 auctions from JLR auctions including glass collections from estates, computers from electronic surplus, sinks and cabinets and construction materials, office furniture and supplies, tools and workbenches, shampoo and makeup, an entire home gym, and numerous other items. I am an avid do-it-yourselfer. I buy items from these auctions and renovate and build them into new things. My experience has been mixed, but primarily good. The bidding process is fair and all the items I bought were as expected. I rarely go to inspection days so sometimes I get a surprise (usually in just how big items are - like when I bought 2 picture frames for $7 and did not realize they were 4 feet tall or the black cabinet I bought for $12 that was 9'x4' and 400lbs.Once I purchased an item that was not there. I notified the company and was immediately reimbursed. Once I was given the wrong item (item number had last 2 numbers switched) I reported that but never heard back. I didn't really push the issue because I failed to make sure they gave me the right one and I didn't want to drive all the way back. Another time I bought a bunch of lots of tile. They kindly loaded the pallet of stuff I got into my trailer. Again I did not check the items. When I got home I realized they left out my favorite lot. I drove all the way back and told them. They comped me with a similar lot. My least favorite auctions are the electronic surplus. No items I got from that worked well. The staff is friendly. The fellow auctioneers are hit and miss- some very friendly like me, some rather cut-throat. Bottom line, rules are rules. Inspect before you bid if you are concerned about items working. If you buy large items, go with tools and manpower to take apart and move them. Before you leave, open all boxes and verify you have all your items. One other thing I have seen - one tile auction I was the high bidder on dozens of items but shortly before it closed, it was extended a week with the bidding increments changed. That is probably the most unfair thing I have seen. A couple other times they extended the bidding. I could see that being problematic for people with rigid scheduling. (If you already submit a bid and they change the day, you cannot withdraw the bid and if you win, you are still required to pick it up on the new pick up day). It also seemed to jack up prices. I have gotten some amazing deals- a $15000 custom built [redacted] gym for $650- 2 full wrap around desks for 1 cent each- a 40' basement wall full of metal shelves for $12. It was a lot of work, but usually well worth the trouble.