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HiBid has a rating of 4.1 stars from 2,160 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with HiBid most frequently mention great experience, bidding process, and online auctions. HiBid ranks 3rd among Auction sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 76.3%
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Top Positive Review

“Shipping Clarification”

Kevin M.
9/25/24

After likely deleting my notice regarding items I won, I became worried that something had gone wrong. Upon calling and speaking with a very nice agent, I was quickly assured that my auction win had indeed been shipped slightly late. Sure enough it showed up in my mail the next day!

Top Critical Review

“Your website needs some work!”

Ron R.
10/10/24

In current bids it says the name of the auction NOT the Auction House. No location to down load a resale tax form ahead of time. A bidder can't change their credit card it's just one choice. The return policy needs addressed because a number of these auction houses don't verify what they are selling. AKA selling gold filled as gold! Other options of payment would be good Zell, PayPal etc.

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August 24th, 2024
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I bid and was successful on lot 5985 indoor grill cusimax. My last bid was 27.00 way below what the msrp states. They never acknowledged my win even after multiple emails. These people are fraudulent. Encore auctions
I also bid and won on 3 other auctions
Liquidation max. They promptly sent me an email. I picked up my lots today. They were exactly as described. Happy with them.

Reason I chose this business:

Heard from a friend who used it and was happy with it

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August 25th, 2024
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It was fine but i do not like how at the end of the auction when it is counting down there could be somethings at the top with longer times then things 10 items down on the page. I understand that as things get bid on time extends the time but would be nice if it went in time order at that time not lot number. I also ended up with one Item I did not think I was bidding on but jumped when something closed and was the same price as what I was planning on bidding on

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August 29th, 2024
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I bid on a monitor that showed a retail value of several hundred dollars. After bidding and opening later I believe the description was changed to include the word "broken".

Likewise, I believe the word "used" was added to a description of an item close to closing.

Never heard a response.

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August 19th, 2024
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Several times while trying to bid it said network error, my sister and dad had the same issues and both go through different internet providers.
I'm also very confused about what I'm supposed to be picking up tomorrow, everything says you MAY have won so I'm not sure how big of a vehicle I need to bring.

Reason I chose this business:

My aunts estate was sold here.

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October 6th, 2024
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I uses HiBid for the first time for live bidding last night. I had the account for a while but hadn't used it. I bid on 9 lots last night end won 6 out of the 9. It was very easy to register for the auction and bid. I'll definitely use HiBid again in the future!

Reason I chose this business:

A friend told me about it.

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August 29th, 2024
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I was placing a bid and while only watching my items (My Bids). It was getting stuck as it would not refresh until 60 seconds. So I was hitting refresh after each bid and then it froze and I lost the bid.Yet we opened another computer(#2) and was watching the bids without bidding or logging in and every second it was refreshing. That was the only way I won the bid battles, using 2 computers. They would bid and I would not see it on computer #1 or hear the ding, until the 60 seconds were up. On computer #2 showed the items and dinged each time someone bid on one of my watched items. Also while watch and it goes to about 1-2 minutes left it goes into the lightening rounds and hides the cost and you cannot see your max bid ever. How can you contact customer service while in the heat of bidding?

Reason I chose this business:

A friend had an auction and we wanted to support. Else I would have never known about HiBid or any other auctions.

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October 16th, 2024
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Online bidding was exceptionally smooth and trouble-free. We were on 2 separate auctions, and the bid process and the ability to enter a proxy bid was net very helpful.
I do have one significant complaint. Your android HiBid app is completely worthless. It continually either closes for no reason, or it doesn't load properly so I can be used. I almost lost a lot I really wanted because of your defective app. FIX YOUR APP! FIX YOUR APP! FIX YOUR APP! Other than that, HiBid works good.

Horrible. Like you didn't care. I have also voiced my complaint with the owners of the Auction companies that use Hibid. Maybe if you start losing auctioneers over your poorly functioning app, you will fix it.

Reason I chose this business:

It is the online format used by the 2 Auction companies that have the majority of the local auctions in my area.

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Easy experience - first time bidder
October 9th, 2023
Verified purchase
• Previous review

It was easy once I was registered and figured out how everything worked. Just like being in the bidding ring!

Reason I chose this business:

It offers auctions in my area

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October 9th, 2024
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Bid and won Tristar Flooring Grant, Houston Tx. Auction name: Short Notice 100,00 Flooring Liquidation Houston. Aug.20-Aug 26th- 2024. Lots won 64,65, and 70. Total 1,829.54. My Mom bid and won on some lts too. We Rearched out day after auction and asked for delivery, guy was very nice and said he could have it delivered within the week. He has already gotten him money. It is now Sept. 29th and with a lot of phone calls and messages and promises to have it delivered we still have yet to receive our product. We even told him that we could pick the load up, and we told several time, that he wasn't in town. I do understand life gets in the way sometimes. But it has been over a month and we need to items we paid for. Who do I need to contact about this? Clearly this Auction is having any issue.

My Mother, Pierina Rassiga, tried calling Hibid several times and let several mesaage and have yet to hear back from them.

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August 20th, 2024
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While registering, I was not able to add my credit card information using my I-Phone. I then went to a laptop computer and was able to enter the credit card info…
I won 2 of the bids, but after the auction I was notified that my credit card information did not work and said to call a phone # and arrange another payment method.
There is not an issue with my credit card as I used it for other purchases that same day and since. The bank did not reject the purchase as they would check with me before doing that… so still not sure what the issue is.

Reason I chose this business:

Hibid was doing the auction.

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October 12th, 2024
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Hibid is a great site for both the auctionor and the buyer. As a buyer I find the site easy to bid and keep track of what is going on. As an auction I have found that the local and national audiences come to this site to buy.

Reason I chose this business:

After looking through many different options as an auction provider, this one fit the bill perfectly. As a buyer it is fantastic for my local auctions and ease of use.

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September 1st, 2024
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While the machine was noted as "used" at the bottom of the listing, a photo of a new machine was also a part of the listing. This contradiction didn't tell the whole story. The machine was incomplete and unusable and clearly a scam by the person who wanted it sold. So much for HiBid and the auction house on this sale. Never more.

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August 12th, 2024
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Very easy to navigate to a lot different auctions across North America. When asking questions about the various items and auction house rules. The email feature direct to the auctioneer was pretty awesome.

Reason I chose this business:

Access to North Amercian auctions.

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August 17th, 2024
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I was trying to place a bid for $1100 and it popped up a message starting it required auctioneer approval. As the auction was ending soon this was alarming! I ended up losing the auction because I didn't know what to do. If you're going to hold a bid, you should provide details on why, what the hold is, and how long it will take.

Reason I chose this business:

Had the item I wanted but if course I didn't get it because of the issue with the auctioneer approval.

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August 23rd, 2024

I bid on a couple items a week ago and I noticed I had seven days left till the auction was over. Well the auctioneer collectholic pushed the end date out to 15 days adding another week till the auction was over. The girl at HiBid said "oh my God they're allowed to do that. There's nothing I can do. Oh well." clueless to say the least. Of absolutely no help beware

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August 13th, 2024
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I was supposed to get an invoice for payment, which didn't happen. The charges were simply on my credit card without notice. I have not been contacted by anyone about how to transfer the property to my possession. There is no way to have immediate contact with hibid that I can see

Reason I chose this business:

By mistake apparently

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September 1st, 2024
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I have obtained some amazing items over the years at amazing prices but i have also got some junk too. The auctioneers usually make that right though. Over all I realy enjoy my hibid experience and recommend it to many of my friends

Reason I chose this business:

I discovered Hibid when it was recommended to me by a friend and have not found a better option for on line bargain or treasure hunting?

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October 12th, 2024
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Bidding always seems fair and well done, on some items I'd like them to say if it has been tested or not also more pictures of inside/outside and measurements is something to show scale

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November 28th, 2023
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October 7th, 2024
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Fantastic opportunity to bid on multiple auctions at once, rarely is there a tech issue when I'm bidding on the site, this is an essential part of my business now!

Reason I chose this business:

Several auction houses I buy from use this site.

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September 23rd, 2024
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The last two times with Sort My Stuff out of Kearney I haven't received invoices. And before that she personally texted them to me. She said to contact you guys.

Reason I chose this business:

I like the way things are shown.

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September 17th, 2024
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A friend decided to retire from antique business so had the auction. It was well organized and quality photos and descriptions including measurements, which are very important.

Reason I chose this business:

Referred from a friend

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September 24th, 2024
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$200+ shipping. Raised quote after I accepted it knowing my only options were pay the $200 ransom, drive 6 hours both ways to pick it up myself, or lose the $500 of merchandise I bid on.

Reason I chose this business:

Had items I was interested in.

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September 24th, 2024
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I love how you can find things that are not local and have them shipped. Such a wide variety, easy one click bidding and paying makes shopping a breeze.

Reason I chose this business:

Ease, quality, value and great reputation.

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August 9th, 2024
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Some auction companies are just great. I have had 2 that were just crooks. Like Key Date Coins. Paid for coins then they wanted to cancel my order. Took 2 months before I received them. Other than that it has been great!

Good. I contacted customer service because an auction company did not want to send me the coins that I paid for. Customer service contacted them to find out why they didn't fulfill their obligation. After 2 months I finally received my coins. Thanks Customer Service!

Reason I chose this business:

Found by accident on the internet.

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August 4th, 2024
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The app should give notifications when a watched item is going to expire. The app also glitches and force closes very often. If you go into an auction to look at items, and then go back to the auction list, they appear out of order so you will get lost on which ones you've already clicked on and seen. Otherwise, it allows for seamless bidding and payment.

Reason I chose this business:

So many sellers and items.

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August 10th, 2024
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Lately when I go to hit bid now my screen went blank and I had to reload the page. Almost like it can't handle the workload. I lost 2 items that I would have payed a lot more for but lost the screen while bidding which caused me to lose the items. Very upsetting.

Reason I chose this business:

Thought it was a good site for deals but dealers fees almost not worth it.

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About HiBid

HiBid is the premier auction platform for selling a huge variety of items. Everything from real estate, cars, and fine jewelry to collectibles, sports memorabilia, and personal property is open for bidding on HiBid.com at any given time. Thousands of auction companies worldwide use HiBid to conduct live webcast, online-only, and absentee bidding auctions. With a wide range of items always available at auction, HiBid has something for everyone.

Ideal For Local & Online Auctions

HiBid supports multiple types of online bidding, giving auctioneers the options they need to host auctions large and small either in-person or online. This gives bidders from around the world immediate access to huge estate sales and liquidations they might not otherwise be able to attend, and the ability to place bids at their convenience from any location.

Auctions For Everyone

Bidders can find auctions and lots quickly by simply using the HiBid.com search bar or browsing the hundreds of categories from the menu on the homepage. Featured and Hot auctions below the search bar show auctions currently trending on HiBid, and there’s a Top Picks For You section featuring items bidders might be especially interested in based on previous visits to the site.

Simplicity & Support For Auctioneers

To streamline the online auction process, HiBid.com was built from the ground up to work alongside Auction Flex 360, a full-service auction management solution. Auction Flex 360 provides auctioneers with clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing list management, inventory management, multi-parcel bidding, and other features that help effectively run auctions. Auctioneers can specify auction details such as commission, seller tax, buyer premiums, and buyer tax. Auction Flex 360 staff also provide support before and after the sale to make the auction experience as smooth as possible for buyers and sellers alike.

Auctioneers, Get Started Today!

With the ability to sell just about anything and the flexibility to select the online auction format best for particular auction assets, HiBid.com is the most reliable way to reach more bidders around the world, generate more bids, and realize higher sold prices. Auctioneers can visit Auction Flex 360 to get started with a free trial.

Business History

HiBid is a robust online auction platform supporting multiple types of bidding for online-only and in-person auctions. HiBid is the integrated web service and bidding solution for Auction Flex 360, which is the leading auction software for live auctions. HiBid is unique in that it is both a private-label solution and a portal.

Auction Flex 360 includes cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing list management, inventory management, multi-parcel, and more. Auction Flex 360 also provides a seamless solution for auction companies to upload auctions to their websites and accept internet absentee bids, conduct internet-only auctions, or offer webcast live internet bidding.

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