American Memorabilia
Reviews and Complaints

Place is a scam

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

Here is some interesting stats collected from the Better Business Bureau's website at www.bbb.org:

On 2008.07.31 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 6 complaints.
On 2008.12.17 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 16 complaints.
On 2009.01.16 they had an "F" rating, with 23 complaints.
On 2009.02.03 they had an "F" rating, with 28 complaints.
On 2009.02.11 they had an "F" rating, with 30 complaints.
On 2009.02.23 they had an "F" rating, with 31 complaints.
On 2009.03.13 they had an "F" rating, with 32 complaints.
On 2009.04.16 they had an "F" rating, with 36 complaints.
On 2009.04.17 they had an "F" rating, with 37 complaints.
On 2009.04.28 they had an "F" rating, with 39 complaints.
On 2009.05.03 they had an "F" rating, with 40 complaints.
On 2009.05.07 they had an "F" rating, with 47 complaints.
On 2009.05.18 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.02 they had an "F" rating, with 53 complaints.
On 2009.06.09 they had an "F" rating, with 54 complaints.
On 2009.06.10 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.19 they had an "F" rating, with 55 complaints.
On 2009.08.08 they have an "F" rating, with 56 complaints (TODAY).

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

When you say you "had to deal with these people personally", can you please elaborate?

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

thanks for the advice. I am going ahead to do the same. They owe me too much.

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

Here is some interesting stats collected from the Better Business Bureau's website at www.bbb.org:

On 2008.07.31 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 6 complaints.
On 2008.12.17 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 16 complaints.
On 2009.01.16 they had an "F" rating, with 23 complaints.
On 2009.02.03 they had an "F" rating, with 28 complaints.
On 2009.02.11 they had an "F" rating, with 30 complaints.
On 2009.02.23 they had an "F" rating, with 31 complaints.
On 2009.03.13 they had an "F" rating, with 32 complaints.
On 2009.04.16 they had an "F" rating, with 36 complaints.
On 2009.04.17 they had an "F" rating, with 37 complaints.
On 2009.04.28 they had an "F" rating, with 39 complaints.
On 2009.05.03 they had an "F" rating, with 40 complaints.
On 2009.05.07 they had an "F" rating, with 47 complaints.
On 2009.05.18 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.02 they had an "F" rating, with 53 complaints.
On 2009.06.09 they had an "F" rating, with 54 complaints.
On 2009.06.10 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.19 they had an "F" rating, with 55 complaints.
On 2009.08.08 they have an "F" rating, with 56 complaints (TODAY).

AmericanMemorabilia.com is a great company to consign with, to bid with and to do business with. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me and will be happy to share my great experience. We read the info about the compnay .. but none of it was true for us. This company has been in business a long time, they have a great clientel and we were floored with the prices they got for us and of course, we recieved our money promptly. Bid and consign confidently.

No Complaints WOW! AMERICAN MEMORABILIA Fast quick payout. Sold over $200K- AmericanMemorabilia.com American Memorabilia Inc. company in business over 14 Years. American Memorabilia will treat you right. I know they did have some financial issues back in 2008 like many companies back during the crash.. but they are solid.. they told me about the issues. I consigned with them, trusted them and am sure glad i did.. they sold my stuff over $200K.. when other auctions couldn't American Memorabilia you are the BEST. American Memorabilia Well Trusted Leading Industry Auction House. AmericanMemorabilia.com No Complaints.

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

Here is some interesting stats collected from the Better Business Bureau's website at www.bbb.org:

On 2008.07.31 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 6 complaints.
On 2008.12.17 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 16 complaints.
On 2009.01.16 they had an "F" rating, with 23 complaints.
On 2009.02.03 they had an "F" rating, with 28 complaints.
On 2009.02.11 they had an "F" rating, with 30 complaints.
On 2009.02.23 they had an "F" rating, with 31 complaints.
On 2009.03.13 they had an "F" rating, with 32 complaints.
On 2009.04.16 they had an "F" rating, with 36 complaints.
On 2009.04.17 they had an "F" rating, with 37 complaints.
On 2009.04.28 they had an "F" rating, with 39 complaints.
On 2009.05.03 they had an "F" rating, with 40 complaints.
On 2009.05.07 they had an "F" rating, with 47 complaints.
On 2009.05.18 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.02 they had an "F" rating, with 53 complaints.
On 2009.06.09 they had an "F" rating, with 54 complaints.
On 2009.06.10 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.19 they had an "F" rating, with 55 complaints.
On 2009.08.08 they have an "F" rating, with 56 complaints (TODAY).

Can anyone help me. I need a lawyer in NEvada or anyone who hired a lawyer and had success, Please email me. I am goingt o sue them even if I pay what they owe me. I have tried to call them and email on NUMEROUS occasions only to be lied to and promised tomorrow. At this point, I am done with trying to work with these people.

never pay, no contract, owe me 2400$ and say set up paypal, losers, the worst ever ask anyone, sent me a ball that i didnt buy, then charged me, who is the old lady in the videos, pay your consigners, and stop spending other peoples money

They are rip off artists, cons, and should no longer be in business, hopefully they are going to be at The National in Cleveland this summer. I'm going to pay them a visit and share my frustrations with them. If anyone wants to discuss leave your # on my email address at lambspfs_steve@sbcglobal.net.

American Memoribilia is SCAM WEBSITE. THEY ARE USING THE POSTAL SERVICE TO COMMIT FRAUD. I consigned and sold an item with them 5 months ago. NOTHING. I constantly emailed and called asking them when am I getting paid. They gave me the go around about there new policy. Then told me. They don't have the money. THEN TOLD ME IF I WANT MY MONEY I WILL NEED TO CONSIGN MORE ITEMS WITH THEM. WHAT the F*@!*. I am not getting paid for one item I consigned why would I send anything else to them ? THEY ARE FRAUDS. CONTACTED FBI and an ATTORNEYS! POSTAL FRAUD! STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAM ARTISTS!

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

Here is some interesting stats collected from the Better Business Bureau's website at www.bbb.org:

On 2008.07.31 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 6 complaints.
On 2008.12.17 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 16 complaints.
On 2009.01.16 they had an "F" rating, with 23 complaints.
On 2009.02.03 they had an "F" rating, with 28 complaints.
On 2009.02.11 they had an "F" rating, with 30 complaints.
On 2009.02.23 they had an "F" rating, with 31 complaints.
On 2009.03.13 they had an "F" rating, with 32 complaints.
On 2009.04.16 they had an "F" rating, with 36 complaints.
On 2009.04.17 they had an "F" rating, with 37 complaints.
On 2009.04.28 they had an "F" rating, with 39 complaints.
On 2009.05.03 they had an "F" rating, with 40 complaints.
On 2009.05.07 they had an "F" rating, with 47 complaints.
On 2009.05.18 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.02 they had an "F" rating, with 53 complaints.
On 2009.06.09 they had an "F" rating, with 54 complaints.
On 2009.06.10 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.19 they had an "F" rating, with 55 complaints.
On 2009.08.08 they have an "F" rating, with 56 complaints (TODAY).

Owners Victor and Susan Kieta have been sued by American Express for almost $100, 000 and lost! AMEX was awarded full payment they were seeking.

do a Google search on this compnay and specifically these two bad apples. If you are even considering buying or selling through their American Memorabila site, DON'T! You will NEVER get paid as a seller and if you are a buyer, not that ALL SALES ARE FINAL! Who would ever purchase a high end piece of sports memorabila with this type of policy and also withtheir new selling platform where anyone can sell through them without ever sending the item to AMI? Sellers upload theirown photos and descriptions, and when their items sells, the winning bidder sends payment to the seller, not AMI. good luck if the item you win is either fake or you later discover it to be fake-you are in for nothing but problems.

Stick with legit auction houses such as Lelands, Heritage, Etc. DO NOT BE TEMPTED or you will be burned.

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

THEY NEED TO BE ARRESTED!

Marino and Keita are thieves and should be placed behind bars.

On 2008.07.31 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 6 complaints.
On 2008.12.17 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 16 complaints.
On 2009.01.16 they had an "F" rating, with 23 complaints.
On 2009.02.03 they had an "F" rating, with 28 complaints.
On 2009.02.11 they had an "F" rating, with 30 complaints.
On 2009.02.23 they had an "F" rating, with 31 complaints.
On 2009.03.13 they had an "F" rating, with 32 complaints.
On 2009.04.16 they had an "F" rating, with 36 complaints.
On 2009.04.17 they had an "F" rating, with 37 complaints.
On 2009.04.28 they had an "F" rating, with 39 complaints.
On 2009.05.03 they had an "F" rating, with 40 complaints.
On 2009.05.07 they had an "F" rating, with 47 complaints.
On 2009.05.18 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.02 they had an "F" rating, with 53 complaints.
On 2009.06.09 they had an "F" rating, with 54 complaints.
On 2009.06.10 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.19 they had an "F" rating, with 55 complaints.
On 2009.08.08 they had an "F" rating, with 56 complaints.
On 2009.08.29 they had an "F" rating, with 57 complaints.
On 2009.09.10 they had an "F" rating, with 58 complaints.
On 2009.09.12 they had an "F" rating, with 61 complaints.
On 2009.10.05 they had an "F" rating, with 62 complaints.
On 2009.11.16 they had an "F" rating, with 63 complaints.
On 2009.11.16 they had an "F" rating, with 51 complaints.
On 2009.12.30 they had an "F" rating, with 63 complaints.
On 2010.01.27 they had an "F" rating, with 64 complaints.
On 2010.03.03 they had an "F" rating, with 65 complaints.
On 2010.04.19 they have an "F" rating, with 67 complaints (TODAY).

My deceased husband had the same problems with Victor and Keita- they were promising him his money until the day he died- I can't help but feel that the stress from dealing with them led to his heart attack. He needed that money and they cheated him out of it. I don't expect ever to see it but would like to see these guys get the justice they deserve- which is to go behind bars for a very long time.

I tried filing through several agencies and have not been able to get anything done- where is the state attorney general's office in all this?

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

Here is some interesting stats collected from the Better Business Bureau's website at www.bbb.org:

On 2008.07.31 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 6 complaints.
On 2008.12.17 they had a "Satisfactory" rating, with 16 complaints.
On 2009.01.16 they had an "F" rating, with 23 complaints.
On 2009.02.03 they had an "F" rating, with 28 complaints.
On 2009.02.11 they had an "F" rating, with 30 complaints.
On 2009.02.23 they had an "F" rating, with 31 complaints.
On 2009.03.13 they had an "F" rating, with 32 complaints.
On 2009.04.16 they had an "F" rating, with 36 complaints.
On 2009.04.17 they had an "F" rating, with 37 complaints.
On 2009.04.28 they had an "F" rating, with 39 complaints.
On 2009.05.03 they had an "F" rating, with 40 complaints.
On 2009.05.07 they had an "F" rating, with 47 complaints.
On 2009.05.18 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.02 they had an "F" rating, with 53 complaints.
On 2009.06.09 they had an "F" rating, with 54 complaints.
On 2009.06.10 they had an "F" rating, with 52 complaints.
On 2009.06.19 they had an "F" rating, with 55 complaints.
On 2009.08.08 they have an "F" rating, with 56 complaints (TODAY).

i was owed over $8000 and i got paid with there new system.. i started getting my money 3 days after the auction. the new system is great and is benefiting the consignors. there is no more waiting for our money.

i was owed over $8000 and i got paid under there new system. Whatever they are doing now it is working.

i am another consigner from florida waiting for payment. this ime for for over 14 months to recieve payment in a 9000 sale i had to get a lawyer. this company is one of the problems in this industry. id be more than happy to help out anyone and do what it takes to make sure they get exactly what they deserve. i too have complained to the bbb.

Try consumer affairs they have more teeth than BBB

I consigned items for auction in 2008. Items sold in 2008, I am still awaiting payment. I have filed suit and have a court date of 12/2/10. I have on numerous occasions given Kieta (American Memorabilia's represenative) the chance to settle what they owe for. I have even offered to accept a lesser amount. They have refused. I have a appointment with a Assistant DA in LV on 12/3/10 to discuss the filing of criminal (theft by conversation, theft by deception), in addition I have filed a a claim with the USPS against AMI for mail fraud.
I would be very very careful in dealing with this firm.

I originally posted about this scam company in January 2009. It is November 2010 and, sadly, I see that their business is still around and going strong despite hundreds of people contacting attorneys, police departments, the FBI, BBB, etc.

I guess there is no justice or these [censor] (Victor and Kieta) are somehow untouchable.

Glad I read this - was going to bid on items in their recent auction (ending 9/3/2009), but am afraid I would send payment and not receive the items. As a buyer, I have been more than happy with their service - they have been timely in their mailings, and have been accurate with their billing. Even the shipping and handling is relatively reasonable. But after reading this, I just have a bad feeling. My business will stay with Huggins & Scott, Lelands, Grey Flannel and Robert Edwards. They are ones I have purchased from regularly over the years and have never had any problems. Thanks again.

Jeff,

You're forgetting something very important. These people have NO (zero, nada, nil) CREDIBILITY.

CRE-DI-BI-LI-TY

From everything I'm hearing about them, they are NOT trustworthy. Their word is meaningless.

What makes you think that all these people are going to rally round to help THEM.

I have seen nor heard nothing from them that smells anything like they are interested in making restitution. NOTHING. The only thing close was your postings on this website, which, quite frankly don't seem to carry much weight as far as I'm concerned. Did Victor Moreno or Susan Kieta ever make a statement appointing you as their representative.

Now what you're saying may very well be true. Perhaps you did have those discussions with them. But unless people hear a FORMAL statement from either one of the officials from AMI, people should really take your postings with a grain of salt. Sorry to say it, but that's how I see it.

Going back to CREDIBILITY. If these people had any intentions that were honorable, they would've confronted the people they are indebted to DIRECTLY and HONESTLY, instead of all the B-S they've been given all these years.

Forget about how what a "great place to sell" AMI once was. There is an avalanche occurring now and I don't really see any way to stop it. You either have to try to get out of the way, or get rolled over. The continue to LIE to the people they owe money to, and NOT pay what was due. All of this with a straight face and NO SINCERITY.

So, I ask you, do you really think that a zebra changes their stripes?

A bank robber who has not gone to jail yet or even arrested tells a passerby on the street that he wants to give the money back. Where's the money? Would you trust him to keep good on his word? I wouldn't. Any by the way, it wasn't the bank robber himself who said he'd like to repay, it was the passerby who is a total stranger. Would you believe that person or the bank robber?

No, I think what has to be done is that the short arm of the law has to be extended. We can only hope that justice will prevail and they will get their due.

It is unfortunate that things have to work out this way, but you know, in my book when you do something wrong you need to be punished.

I can't wait until they get their day in court. I will gladly drive to Nevada to watch the trial.

i think youre kinda missing the point. and maybe getting snowed. this is (or was) a major auction house... and now theyre putting in a ton of hours to appease you so they dont have to write a relatively small check. sounds like youre getting emotionally involved, and getting distracted from the whole point of this board -- which is: weve been ripped off, how do we get paid? we're not here to hand-hold these slimeballs or provide therapy or help them develope their businesses and future...

THEYVE STOLEN OUR MONEY.

To all concerned about American Memorabilia:

I got a check today for $500 from AM.
UPDATE: Today I talked to both Kieta and Victor together for over an hour.
Here is a new idea they came up with and I think this might be a good idea
for some. The fact's are we all would like our money now but the facts are
that they don't have all that money to send all of us now. So how do we get
paid? With all of us being collectors and sellers who in the past and in
the future need a place to sell our items. We all know AM was a great place
to sell until they over invested and then got hit with down sales as did
even my business last year. Victor admitted to me that he never expected to
get this deep and he regrets it. However, they are trying to work there way
out of it.

Here is the idea? They (AM) offered anyone who is owed money to have
access like a dealer to self post any item on their auctions without sending
the item in to them. You would make your own pictures but they would finish
the ad. Payment would come right to you via Paypal from the customer ( You
will need a paypal account and you will meet buyers who might buy other
items). You would get paid immediatly at the end of the sale. The seller
and the buyers premium you would keep toward money owed to you. You would
still get in the magazine and all but you would recieve all the money. This
would be good until paid. As for those with nothing to sell, then AM would
have to work out a payment plan. I think this is a good idea. For
instance, if you sold an item for $1000. You would pay them normally 20%
which would be $200. Then the buyers premium you would get also. That money
would go towards what is owed instead of to AM.

As far as PSA and other verification places, we discussed having a
discussion board with questionable items or items you want to know more
about. That would allow others to input history or knowledge about them
helping verify the authenicity. Then I suggested a way for us to get our
own verification and get some credit for that cost which would be discounted
with AM when sold. There is alot to think about but I believe they are
making an effort to resolve payments. They would like to move forward but
actions from AM will be important. They are having another meeting Monday
and should have a letter out outlining these ideas. I told them I would pass
these ideas by you for your input. I'm just trying to mediate this for
everyone. If you have any other input or ideas, send them to me and I can
be a mouthpiece for you if possible. Anything told to me will be kept
confidential is you ask. I told them there are alot of angry people out
there and they know it. They are trying to communicate these ideas to
resolve a better future for all involved including getting paid and maybe
still having an outlet to get the best dollars for our items. Let me know
what you think? You can reach me at [protected]
Please pass this on.
Jeff Davis

I have contacted the FBI. I have filed filed a complaint with them. They are looking into it. They have informed me to expidite my complaint the quickest they need other complaint to reach $100, ooo. Once this happens all hell cam break loose. Please contact them ASAP

I agree, i consigned an item 9 months ago and still haven't received payment. And i have heard the same statements from Kieta regarding payment over and over. Save your loved items.

American memorabilia is a complete joke. They are about to go out of business, anyone who consigns to them is out of there tree. Kieta is one piece of work, possibly the dumbest person i have ever dealt with. Such comments as " No, yea, no, we cant pay you." Then once you do get paid, it isn't the correct amount. Then such comments come about as " Oh whats the problem, i thought you got the check?" How long can you beat the same drum. I cant wait to see this company go down. I feel bad for all who are involved and controlled by Kieta.

Yeah, I had a similar experience with this company. They take forever to pay. They make themselves out to be this reputable company but after you give them your items to auction Victor will never call you back or respond to your e-mails.

Beware of American Memorabilia Company. They are a scam.