Client Testimonials
General Comments:
"You always manage to accumulate a wide range of very attractive, important, and highly collectable
items for each auction, and you must be commended for that. I look forward to each auction,
and I'm never disappointed. Keep up the good work." JW - US
"Thank you so much for running such an excellent auction house. It's an immensely
professional service with excellent descriptive write-ups of the lots, very helpful hi-res zoomable
imagery, an eclectic selection of items for sale, and all-in-all is a superb service to anyone who has this
peculiarly wonderful collective urge." JN - UK
"Your auctions are a joy. It is a treat to see what great things you come up with. I don't subscribe to ebay etc.,
I prefer the more intimate auction like yours. Authentic descriptions and conditions." CE - US
"I also want you to know that, having participated in a goodly number of auctions, Old World deserves high marks
both for its personal service and ethical standards." FG - US
"I must remark on your auction web site. It is near perfect! Extremely easy to use, intelligent, and a joy to
use. I have an antique Net connection, but the maps upload quickly and even a numbskull like me has no problem
whatsoever navigating around. Congratulations!" CB - US
"Rule number 1 - Do not get emotional when buying maps.
Rule number 2 - Do not pay twice as much as a map is worth.
Rule number 3 - Do not tell anyone how many maps that you own.
Rule number 4 - Buy maps for others to make new customers for Marti.
Rule number 5 - Break all rules if it makes Marti happy." DA - US
(Curt's note: we're not certain this is a testimonial, but it is funny!)
"I think OWA is the best map auction house in the world. Its range of choice is significantly better
than the other online map auction houses. The service both before and after-sales is excellent.
There is no comparison between OWA and the big multi-national auction houses in terms of both pricing
and service.
One of that pair imposes charges of $600 for post and packing, - in a cardboard tube - for precisely
the same service as OWA charges $25. Whereas I totally trust OWA with my financial details, I
would no sooner give those 'prestigious' others my credit card details as I would put my family
jewels in the hands of a lunatic carrying an axe." SO - Hong Kong
(we really don't make up these!)
Shipping and Receipt:
"I want to compliment you on your mailing tubes. I get lots of stuff in tubes, and I wish more folks used the same quality you do. They are hard enough and
study enough to qualify as a weapon under the right circumstances.
Fortunately I don't live under those circumstances, or at least haven't for some time, but I've noticed something else about your tubes. They are
just the right size that a bottle of wine can be slipped inside them, providing the bottle isn't one of those that flanges out slightly at the
shoulder. That may not sound important, but the new rules against carrying liquids on board airlines had really put a crimp in my long
standing pleasure of seeking out local wines as I traveled and bringing them home. Trust me - just wrapping them in a towel and putting them in
the checked luggage is NOT sufficient protection, and what happens when a bottle breaks is not pretty. Your tubes, however, provide a measure of
protection that has allowed me to once again start bringing the vintages back with me. I think I could back the car over them without caving them
in, and the two lengths just fit inside my 26" and 22" suitcases." BJ - US
"My lots arrived today in good order, and I'm very pleased with their condition (which exceeded my expectations)
and with your excellent packaging. It's great to deal with such a highly professional group as
Old World Auctions." KW - US
"I have safely received the two maps. Congratulations for your impeccable service. Grazie." FL - Italy
"Map arrived (in time for Christmas) and I wanted to say thanks for shipping an inexpensive (in terms of
the $30 price paid) but very nice map with the same speed and care as you might ship something more
expensive. Your good service is greatly appreciated." DW - US
Extra Services:
"Thank you very much for this latest service (Certificates of Authenticity)! I found it extraordinarily
helpful. Your company continues to provide a constant stream of improvements in service and quantity
and quality of lots!" Many thanks, JG - Canada
Web Design:
"I'd like to make a comment, if I may, as a director of web design. Your auction site is very good. You
probably know that, but as a professional in the field I can say with authority (oh, yeah, here it
comes!) that I really enjoy visiting the site. It's easy to navigate and I really like being able
to browse the maps. You've done a great job. So, there. You have my Seal of Approval, and that's
not easy to earn!" BF - US
"I have been meaning for some time to compliment you on your website, but I have wanted to do so in the
calm light of day, and not on the back of some other message. It really is very good, especially
it is very thorough and very flexible, and, even with these, really quite fast. It is supremely
easy to negotiate, and to search, which is particularly speedy. I take my hat off to you all!" ND - China
"The Old World Auctions site is wonderful. First of all, I think it's very attractive, it gives a nice
impression of the company behind it: professional, tasteful, informative. Secondly, it's easy to
navigate. As you know, I'm the perfect explorer, since I'm not as familiar with these sites as
some people. If there's a way to miss something, or misinterpret a prompt or signpost, I'll find
a way to do it. Everything was very clear, though. I think the site's terrific." MM - US
Consignments:
"Now that the last auction is over, I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I was
very pleased with the way in which you handled consignments of maps for the auction. I have
in the past consigned to others, but you were by far the best to deal with. You always returned
inquiries promptly, answered all questions, prepared an excellent auction catalogue, fairly
estimated items, and got good bidding, in what is probably a market that I believe is
getting softer. I will be sure to send all of my future consignments your way for consideration." MC - US
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