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Overview

PoliceAuctions has a rating of 1.28 stars from 253 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about PoliceAuctions most frequently mention costume jewelry, credit card, and white gold problems. PoliceAuctions ranks 192nd among Auction sites.

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    34
  • Value
    36
  • Shipping
    36
  • Returns
    22
  • Quality
    35
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 6.7%
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Critical highlights

  • They are stealing people's money in the name of Police Auction.
  • I was very disappointed in the quality of the jewelry it's differently low end costume jewelry!
How would you rate PoliceAuctions?
Top Positive Review

“Your amazing”

Collin E.
1/10/23

20 Star rating from me police force are on there way to you enjoy your happy ending and eat your $#*!ty pie with a 3 course meal and glass of wine

Top Critical Review

“The jewelry is junk it's costume jewelry beware don't buy”

Gilbert P.
10/30/23

I spent $1,400 on a bunch of junk I'm going to go tab the gems I bought tested on Friday and if they're fake somebody please hugs and go give her money back All that stuff is faking is junk I already had the Jewelry tested it's all junk which you can buy in the store for like $19.99

Reviews (253)

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police auction (39) costume jewelry (15)
Thumbnail of user daddysgirlisready
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 25th, 2024

This site must be fake, the app is a scam, the ring that I bought is just a dress ring And not even sterling silver let alone white gold. I'm just glad I didn't waste too much money on it. Do not buy anything off this website the jewellery doesn't even have any hallmarks. SCAM!

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Thumbnail of user gilbertp114
1 review
4 helpful votes
October 30th, 2023

I spent $1,400 on a bunch of junk I'm going to go tab the gems I bought tested on Friday and if they're fake somebody please hugs and go give her money back All that stuff is faking is junk I already had the Jewelry tested it's all junk which you can buy in the store for like $19.99

Thumbnail of user christines2877
1 review
3 helpful votes
December 26th, 2023

I new it was a scam.This has happened to me last year with those viral realistic puppy toys! I invested alot of money in them,different companies,I thought.But I recieved10$store stuffies for my $500. Don't trust ads until you check if scammers!

Thumbnail of user colline20
1 review
3 helpful votes
January 10th, 2023

20 Star rating from me police force are on there way to you enjoy your happy ending and eat your $#*!ty pie with a 3 course meal and glass of wine

Thumbnail of user margieun
1 review
15 helpful votes
May 2nd, 2023

The ring I purchased was supposed to weigh 4+ grams of solid sterling silver. It actually weighs 2.4 grams. This is a total scam. They make the money with high shipping fees of 14.99 that they DO NOT refund. To get your winning bid money back, you have to return first the item and pay for shipping again. At the end, its cheaper not to return, AND THEY KNOW IT!

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sterling silver jewelry

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Thumbnail of user graceb255
2 reviews
29 helpful votes
January 24th, 2021
Verified purchase

The jewelry that I received in the mail looked like it came out of the CrackerJack Box. It was nothing more than cheap costume jewelry. They Clarinex it was amethyst and diamonds, but it's not. It is not at all what I was bidding on. They do not return emails or answer the phone. Then when you try to cancel, they say it's too late. I filed a claim against them with the BBB and a dispute through PayPal. Do not buy from them.

Thumbnail of user jond525
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
October 5th, 2023

Before anyone purchases from this website, should check and consider if it is a possible scam. The items you buy are real, however, the quality is questioned. You don't really find a real 14,18 k gold, etc. everything silver. Hmmm. Possibility these items a in-house productions and scam you out.

Tip for consumers:
look and watch you purchase from this company.

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jeweler

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Thumbnail of user tomtt1
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 1st, 2023

I have made about 12 purchases from policeauctions.com. The silver and gold is NON-MAGNETIC. Gemstones are not transparent, like GLASS. I used a coin magnifier. Items in person, look gorgeous. My opinion the jewelry is real.

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Thumbnail of user erionp
1 review
41 helpful votes
April 15th, 2021

Hello to all of you. There is nothing worse than people who think that can scam and mislead people and still get away with it. I won a bracelet in policeauctions.com that turned out to be fake so i did not proceed to buy it. But other people have already fallen for that and as I saw are still falling. I contacted them on both facebook and instagram and they blocked me pretty quickly. I am asking every single person who sees this to do something and stop them. Even the name is misleading and illegal. I just dont know wether to report them directly in the FBI web. Thank you and please give it some time

Thumbnail of user haroldpe76
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

Received jewelry item broken, had to pay them $15 shipping plus another $5+ shipping to return it. I'm out $20 and they can send broken item to the next victim.

Tip for consumers:
Shipping scam.

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jewelry

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Thumbnail of user bonniebonniedotcallmej
1 review
6 helpful votes
April 28th, 2021
Verified purchase

I was satisfied with my purchase. How ever i think the shipping should be free. Don't think I'll be making to many more.

Thumbnail of user cd149
25 reviews
214 helpful votes
June 28th, 2023

Police auction Sells goods and charges a ton of money for shipping.
Be careful of the fine print. I saw things that were just not professional and not right. I had for many years having police auction contracts or sheriff contracts or FBI Contracts, or GSA Goverment contracts and its not like this...

Thumbnail of user jeang598
1 review
5 helpful votes
October 19th, 2022

Of course, I realized right away that you are not going to get a thousand dollar plus piece of jewelry for 70$ but the two pieces I received are terrible! They May look okay under a microscope but hard to see with the naked eye! Pathetic. Never again!

Tip for consumers:
The pics of these items were extremely misleading!

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I kept what I ordered rather than pay to send it back. I will give it to my 5 year old granddaughter.

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Thumbnail of user andrewh542
1 review
26 helpful votes
January 7th, 2020

A very sad ripoff. Looks like something to do with stolen goods being auctioned. The reality is it is fake crap being sold, not to do with the police or government or seized goods whatsoever. The goods do come but they are plastic or very low quality ripoffs, not at all what is advertised. Thought I was a winner with this but alas was fooled by the deception and lost a few hundred dollars to the scammers. Lesson learnt.

Thumbnail of user daleg313
1 review
6 helpful votes
January 30th, 2023

It's a SCAM. I bought 3 pieces of jewelry they claimed was worth over a thousand dollars and it's costume jewelry. The red value they have in upper right is flat out false. They are not associated with police in any capacity. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME
I would not even give them a 1 star rating but it's required to submit the review

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Thumbnail of user templewolf49
1 review
6 helpful votes
April 6th, 2023
Verified purchase

Broke in one week. Cheaply made and I'm disappointed in price I paid. Stud in back snapped off back just putting on the backing.

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jewerly

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Thumbnail of user phils455
1 review
4 helpful votes
January 14th, 2023
Verified purchase

So after buying 6 items I can tell you my experience. Firstly the red figure crossed out is only too miss lead you, although there is a disclaimer saying not to rely on it as it is computer generated, it serves no other purpose to make you think you are getting a higher priced item. I had one ring that I had valved and it was 0.30 cents.

The photography is fantastic, makes the gem sparkle. They don't look like that when they arrive. All the diamonds that I've seen are listed near perfect I, that is 2nd to lowest quality.

All of the rings that I've brought and searched for are size 7 for ladies so if you have massive fingers then its all good if not Im sure it will look good on your thumb lol

Look at all the reviews on the site, every single one of them is positive, some by the same person 10 times within the same minute so they are not all real and not one bad one? Come on please, at least keep it real

These are not police items that are sold, more end of line, bulk lots etc which is not what police auctions are. This is just a online business using a trusted name. There appears to be some lovely stuff on here but it may not be worth what you pay for it.

Tip for consumers:
If you like it buy it, but don't buy it because you think its worth more than you'll pay for it

Products used:
Have just tried the refund so cant say how that will go, but purchased rings and earrings

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Thumbnail of user chadd286
1 review
3 helpful votes
January 21st, 2023

I Bid on a 1962 pf70 franklin 50 cent piece. Won the bid.they sent me a 50 cent piece 1962, but not graded pf70. There's a lot of difference and value of that coin. Very unhappy very dissatisfied.

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Thumbnail of user vickis429
1 review
29 helpful votes
December 16th, 2019

Love the fun of bidding online. Googled the products for value before bidding some seemed guenine.
What I recieved was plastic. Fine if I didnt pay big dollars for it.
I complained to police auctions and they have blocked my account.

Thumbnail of user patriciad1897
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
March 25th, 2022

I "won the bids" on several bracelets and pendants from Police Auctions. I was shocked and disappointed when the items arrived. They all looked child size and cheaply made. The bracelets advertised as diamonds and gem stones were so tiny that the diamond fragments could not be seen without a magnifying glass and the gemstones were teeny tiny. Before you bid on any of this cheap jewelry, get out a ruler and actually measure what you are getting. These photos are blown up by about a thousand percent!

Tip for consumers:
Measure carefully before ordering and realize the photos are GREATLY enlarged. Not quality jewelry.

Products used:
Only a couple of the jewelry items were worth using

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Thumbnail of user bettyb55
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
May 15th, 2022
Verified purchase

I have been auctioning on this website for over 3 years. I bought 25 pieces of Jewelries and collectible items. The Jewelries are gorgeous! The designs and qualities are impecable! The price I won the bids are worthy for my time. The price and quality are way much better than non gold, silver Jewelries at Macy's.(The only thing I wish the shipping is not $12.95 for each item. Add it in a ring is stiff. Post office priority mail including $50 insurance for small box costed $8.95)
I read about negative comments from other reviews sites but I have never had a bad experience. First of all, reviewer said they are fake jewelries as their jeweler said. Please read the item description before you bid. They are very honest and detailed descriptions such as. Main material is sterling silver, rhodium plate. Ruby treated with dye and heated ect. I recently just bought another10 more pieces of Jewelries a few days ago as Birthday and Christmas gifts. I am extremely pleased, happy and satisfied! They delivered in beautiful, well packed jewelry boxes and exactly as they was shown on the web even more beautiful in my hand. Most of all, customer service is outstanding! Any request or concern sent via support, it solved in a heartbeat even in the weekend! Great communication! Transaction, I have never had any problem paid via Paypal! The refund is fast! Thank you for keeping customer service satisfaction is your number one priority! I would recommend your business to my friends without hesistation.
Nursebetty

Tip for consumers:
Shipping charge is $12.95 cents priority mail plus insurance you got to pay .

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Jewelries, collectible items.

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Thumbnail of user alicita1950rq
1 review
3 helpful votes
October 4th, 2023

Jewelry are all silver, very simple designs and very expensive shipping, they do not combine shipping, a rip off.

Tip for consumers:
it is a rip of not quality merchandise

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jewelry

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Thumbnail of user dcann777
1 review
6 helpful votes
September 17th, 2023

I was betting on a silver dollar. My bid was at $41, max bid set at $50. Hours later I looked back and now my bid was at $211 and what scared me was my max bid now was at $1580. So I wrote support and told them something was wrong and explained. So they told me they adjusted my max bid to $211. I wrote them back and said even if I win it at $211, I was NOT paying for item because I did not bid that, but only bid $40. So because I said that, they were either forcing me to pay the $21 or cancel my account and they canceled my account. They are crooks, they knew something wrong happened on their end, and instead of addressing it, they rather cancel your account than admit the error was on their end. They are shady

Tip for consumers:
Ni, they should have just listened to me and cancel the bid. But I stead canceled my account because I complained

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I was bidding on a coin

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Thumbnail of user ronaldh1404
1 review
5 helpful votes
June 13th, 2023

Beware of this site, it's junk jewelry only worth about 10% of what they sell.
Beware Beware Beware

Tip for consumers:
Not sell junk

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Zero

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Thumbnail of user courtneys513
1 review
2 helpful votes
April 25th, 2022

Looks nice its supposed to be 14k gold with black diamonds but I'm not to sure about that but I'm happy enough

Tip for consumers:
Do your homework first I have seen the same ring still being sold, I queried them they said that they sometimes they have several of the same item

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