This auction can’t be trusted- lists items for bidding which has vague descriptions and they want you to believe verbiage is industry accepted. When confronted makes unacceptable excuses , they would rather burn bridges
All collectors please veer to other auctions houses,
KC
Kodee C.
⭐ Goldin Auctions Review
⭐ Goldin Auctions Review – As a Long-Time Fan, This Experience Was Extremely Disappointing
I purchased a Dec. 10, 1984 Michael Jordan Signed Sports Illustrated Cover from Goldin back in 2023. At the time, I didn’t check the authentication right away because Goldin is a big name — one of the “top dogs” in the industry — so I assumed it was a no-brainer that everything would be properly verified. I’ve purchased from Hollywood Memorabilia, Pristine Auctions, and a few others over the years and have never once had an issue, so I trusted the process.
When I went to verify the piece recently, the authentication sticker and serial number came up blank in every database — Upper Deck, Beckett, JSA — you name it. After contacting Goldin, they informed me the item was actually sold without a COA, and none of the authenticators would verify it. That was shocking for an auction house of this size, especially one that advertises strict standards and buyer confidence.
Goldin refunded my purchase price, but they refused to refund the $551.14 CAD in duty I paid to import it. I understand they don’t collect duty for business reasons, but the fact is:
They shipped me an unverified, un-authenticatable item, and I ended up eating the cost. That’s unacceptable.
I even asked if they could offer a replacement — any authenticated MJ piece — and was told they had nothing available. What makes that frustrating is that Goldin has multiple MJ items currently listed on the site, many of them under the value of what I originally paid. In a situation like this, they absolutely could have “found” something to make it right.
As advice to anyone buying from Goldin (or any auction house):
Always check the authentication the moment the item arrives, no matter who you’re buying from. I trusted the name, the reputation, the show, and I assumed everything was good — clearly, that was a mistake.
The only person who handled the situation professionally was Nick from the shipping department. He was the most helpful person I dealt with. Customer service should take notes from him on how to communicate and take accountability.
Goldin did refund the sale price, but the duty was never reimbursed, and no alternative item was offered.
If this review is still posted, that means nothing has been done to resolve the duty issue or fully make this right — regardless of whatever response they may leave publicly.
As a long-time fan of the show, this experience was disappointing and really changed how I view the company. I hope they improve their quality control and customer service because this is not the standard I expected from Goldin.
TS
tristan S.
Rubbish
Rubbish, sell your items literally anywhere else, because you will not get value from Goldin. If you have a rare ultra value item they will promote it, everything else gets lost in small weekly auctions that aren't advertised or promoted
BR
Brian
Goldin Sells Fake PSA Cards
Purchased a $32,000 card from Goldin. Now being told by PSA the card might be a fake. Not only will Goldin refuse to help but they said too much time has passed to offer a refund. Part of the reason you pay a 20% premium is to guarantee items are authentic. This is a large $ item which should be given more consideration. Special thanks to Tim Henry at Goldin customer service for his many bolded comments in his e mail back to me spelling out exactly how they won't help me in anyway.
RK
Rich K.
To start Ken the scammer
To start, they lied bout what they were going to do to sell my one of akind product. Let it go for next to nothing. They wouldn't do anything bout it. Beware of this guy. Can't trust, owes me Thousands. They scammed me good.
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Bert
I learned of Goldin on TV
I learned of Goldin on TV. they leave a serious false impression about what they claim they will do for their sellers. I fell for their hype, especially the association with Payton Manning, who I believed would not associated with what has proven to be such a scam operation. I suspect Payton still has no idea what a bunch of New Jersey scammers they are. They did nothing to promote my item to pertinent and focused potential buyers as they implied they do routinely. Instead, it was deeply buried in a long, multi-paged auction site where it finally got one low-ball bid that I was forced to accept (we do not allow “reserves”). So, it seems the seller is pretty much a sucker in their view. Stay away from these people…they are a classless, unscrupulous, untrustworthy organization and should be under investigation by the FBI and State of NJ AG. Payton Manning should be ashamed to be associated.
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Derek L.
They sell counterfeit and fake items…
They sell counterfeit and fake items with no verification. Be careful buying from them as they will not refund you if the item is fake. I wouldn't trust anything you have bought from them.
CO
Consumer
Avoid Goldin Auctions at all cost
Avoid Goldin Auctions at all cost
Phew! What a doozy. I consigned a boat load of items at Goldin Auctions
First starting with a card that routinely comps $1-5k range depending on platform. One that sold historically for $2k +.
This item sold for a value less than $1,000
I reached out to understand what happened, what the level of marketing or promotion was and was met with responses that were so poor.
They said to me “you are under a contract. If you do not agree to terms , you should not have signed.”
After selling my card at multi thousand dollar loss.
They were so rude , unprofessional and downright disrespectful.
I have cards with them currently that are in their possession and they are refusing to send them back to me.
I know Goldin will not sell these for the value they should be achieving. But they refused to send them back.
Please for your money and cards sake DO NOT USE GOLDIN AUCTIONS