J. James Auctioneers & Appraisers

We have consigned with J. James several times and found it to be a pleasant experience. Josh, the owner and Kimberly, the office manager, were always ready to answer our questions and handled our business with professionalism. We will consign with them again!

I definitely would assign this business minus stars if there was a choice
If you’re considering auctioning some of your valuable belongings, stay clear of J. James Auctioneers and Appraisers in Plymouth, MA. You might as well hand them over to the first person you encounter in the street. You’re apt to receive the same unprofessional treatment from a stranger.
I have used two other Auction Houses in MA and in comparison J. James was a horrific experience. Anything that I asked for and that I was told would happen was ignored. The owner appraised one of my items for $ 10,000. I told him not to sell it for less than $ 6,000. He sold it for far below the agreed price. When I asked him why, he answered that he thought I could use the money. He also took a 30% commission on each item. This is so much higher than any other auction house. Each of my valuables was sold for almost nothing, although I specifically asked and wrote him that each item be held back if it did not reach the price that I wanted. Again, he sold everything for far below my agreed on price and took his 30% commission. I can’t impress upon you enough, stay away from this auction house at all cost! Do not believe the words you are told, and if you choose to proceed, get everything about each item in writing, signed and notarized. My mistake was in telling him over the phone, believing he was writing the prices down. Do not trust anything
The settlement papers that were sent were a hoax. Instead of identifying each item and it’s weight, size, and a full description, the owner wrote «a collection of rings,» and «a collection of bracelets.» When I wrote that I wanted a more detailed description, he called me up and started yelling at me that no one else had ever made that request.
There is much more that transpired, but I hope this is enough to warn you off such an unprofessional business transaction. You would do much better selling your valuables at a flea market, and you could keep the 30% commission.