Atomic Mall Review

Monday, July 14th

2025 Online Auction Site Reviews

Atomic Mall

• One-stop shop auctions
• Bid or buy now options
• Quick signup
• Find 400+ items in key item searches
• Releases payment to sellers immediately
• "A+” rating and accreditation from the BBB

Atomic Mall has been a player in the online auction arena since 2008. The company is an interesting case of a platform that leaves much to be desired when it comes to its visual appeal and user interface.

Unimpressive first impression

The first impression is worrisome: the website's design isn't just outdated, it's ancient. The main pages feature an assortment of random items which are mostly just old magazines or music records. If you're looking for a site that makes you feel like it has modern security and features, Atomic Mall is one of the most disappointing auction options on our list. Especially given that this is a "newer” site that started in 2008, the complete lack of effort in the design department is shocking.

Broken links make browsing unreliable

Registering with Atomic Mall is a relatively quick and straightforward process. You can shop as a guest, but if you want to buy anything you will need to make an account. The site asks for your name, address, email, login ID, and phone number, and requires you to select an avatar image to represent yourself. Despite easy sign-up, the site is not without its quirks. As you navigate, you may stumble upon broken links when you're hoping to buy a specific item. Although such instances are not the norm, they underscore the lack of updates and general lack of reliability on the website.

Random fonts and highlights make it difficult to read

Now, for the process of buying (and selling), you can expect it to be fairly straightforward. Once you identify an item that piques your interest, Atomic Mall allows you to make an offer or purchase the item outright at the listed price. However, due to the fact that users make the listings themselves, there is little to no standardization with the listings. This means item descriptions feature varying font sizes, random highlighted words, and an abundance of information, sometimes leaving you feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of details presented in walls of text.

Keep track of your favorites

On the flip side, Atomic Mall does offer some benefits. First, you can add items to a watchlist as a shopper in case you want to keep browsing while keeping track of your favorites. Second, if you're a seller, Atomic Mall promises to release your earnings immediately, with no waiting period, which is a benefit compared to other auction sites.

Easy to find what you're looking for

Atomic Mall opens the door to a wide range of product categories, encompassing virtually anything and everything you might seek. Their primary categories include:

• Automotive
• Books
• Clothing and accessories
• Collectibles
• Computers
• Crafts
• Dolls & bears
• Everything else
• Movies & TV

If you have a specific item in mind, the search bar is your trusty ally, allowing you to quickly locate your desired product. To simplify your shopping experience, you can sort the results by price, shipping options, and items under $20, or peruse the latest listings.

Compare with other site

In order to get a solid comparison between different stores we checked out three search items that are commonly found on auction websites. Remember, these are results at the time of this review and the inventory at auction sites changes out all the time. We checked out a standard accessory (watches), a "rare” item (anything with an autograph on it), and a tech item (an iPad) to see how each company stacks up across their offerings. At Atomic Mall, here were the total results available for each category:

• Watches: 483 results
• Autographs: 76 results
• iPads: 99 results, but many of these are "related” items and not actual iPads

While Atomic Mall does well with generic items and accessories, it's not particularly competitive with tech or rare items with autographs.

Doesn't have a "specialty”

It's kind of hard to tell if Atomic Mall has a specialty. It appears to be a catch-all site without any particular focus. This can be good if you want a one-stop shop, but it is also a drawback due to some of the limited inventory at Automic Mall. While you can find "everything”, you may not be able to find specific items or specialty items in this company's listings.

No concrete return policy

Atomic Mall doesn't offer a useful return policy, which may be frustrating for customers. According to the site's FAQ, you have to try and solve the problem with the seller directly. If you're unable to resolve the issue together, your next step is to reach out to Atomic Mall through the Contact page. Here, you can submit an official Member complaint form, which will then be shared with the seller along with guidance and choices for resolution. However, Atomic Mall doesn't offer any promise of resolution or getting your money back in these cases.

Some customers like it...

Surprisingly, Atomic Mall enjoys a rather favorable reputation. The company proudly holds an "A+" rating from the Better Business Bureau, and users at Sitejabber have offered the company a solid 4.1-star rating. However, at other review sites, the reputation is mixed at best. For example, Trustpilot reviewers only gave Atomic Mall a 2-star average. The customers who left high-rated reviews said that they felt like this was a good platform for sellers specifically. Many customers stated that they sold more items here than at competitors.

...but we found many who didn't

On the other hand, customers who didn't like Atomic Mall were primarily buyers who didn't receive their items or were charged extra for items they purchased. There are a significant number of reviews calling the site "dishonest”, which is a little concerning. Considering that there were only just over 30 reviews across different platforms, one thing is clear: the site isn't nearly as popular as other auction sites, so that might tell you something about its reliability.

Might be smart to skip this particular mall

While Atomic Mall seems to have won over some customers, it's undeniable that this platform may not be the preferred shopping destination for the majority of auction-lovers, especially when it competes with top-rated online auction sites. If you have a specific product in mind and are determined to find it, it may be worth a quick visit to Atomic Mall's one-stop shop auction listings. However, it's not a place you'd want to linger for casual browsing, or for specialty items like tech or autographed finds. In the grand landscape of online auction sites, your best course of action may be to start your journey with a platform that offers more items, more customer protection for returns, and better ratings across the board.