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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 ca...
The company has established a reputation for providing a user-friendly online auction platform, with many customers appreciating the ease of bidding and tracking items. Positive feedback highlights the quality of products and efficient transaction processes. However, significant concerns arise regarding website performance, excessive shipping charges, and insufficient customer support, particularly in resolving issues related to missing items and unclear invoicing. Overall, while the platform is favored for its convenience and product variety, improvements in customer service responsiveness and transparency in seller charges are necessary to enhance the overall customer experience.
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It's nice not to have to fight a crowd, stand behind people where you can't see anything. Fight the weather if it's bad. Have several days to think about what you want to bid on or how much you want to bid on it. Only downside is sometimes pictures. Don't tell the whole story. Without being able to touch hold and look over the item you're bidding on.
The auction I recently participated in was interrupted by a network crash. It happens unfortunately. It was supposed to resume the next day and start where it left off but instead it restarted from the beginning which made for huge confusion. I felt terrible for the Auctioneer. He had to deal with a big mess.
It has been two days since the close on the auction. However the only indication that I had the winning bid was the charge to my credit card. Still no follow-up…
Great notice and super fast response... Thanks!
The only thing I would like to to change it's when someone increases the bit, it's not go to 5 minutes but only 2 to waste time.
I enjoy being able to bid on and make purchases from the comfort of my desk. The one issue is that items often tend to swim by as I am looking at other items or researching pricing. Would be nice to split screen or something in order to address multiple offers/biddings at once.
Very well run auction and pickup with kind and helpful employees. My only suggestions for improvement would be to improve the quality of pictures and number of pictures, provide more measurements and list any defects/damage.
I really try to be fair with reviews, and I'm not sure the site is entirely responsible for the actions of the individual auction reps, but KDC (Key Date Coins) is basically dead to rights on fraud claims, and I nearly sent them a ton of money before I found this out. Now I'm HOPING it's just them, and I've received a few things from other sellers, but it's obvious there's at least some weeding out of fraudsters that needs to happen. Overall use of the site is great, and I like the ways you can use the site, so again, I might give them 5 stars later if they do the right thing and help prevent/eliminate fraud.
One item was shown that I may have won, but did not show up on my invoice, another item that I did bid on and did not know I won till I seen it on my invoice. Specifically item 295 was shown as may have won while item 2088 did not show up until my invoice came in?
The site has some good auctions. There are several that are unpoliced that sell forged autographs. Sellers can leave negative feedback on bidders but bidders can't do anything about it.
My two biggest complaints by far is when searching by category, not being able to find the category when there are over 70k listings for it. The second part of that complaint is searching for an auction under that category when you look at a catalog and then go back to the auction listings you constantly get a 404 error then have to refresh up to five times before it reloads the auctions in a different sort order.
Can't say enough on how simple and easy it is to use Hibid. Everything it right there, and also makes searching for certain items easy. Also a great way to pass some down time.
I recently won some bids and no where on the description did it say it did t ship to the us. It wasn't until check out that i found out they no longer ship to the us which was aggravating
My bidding experience was good. And I won a couple of the bids for rather inexpensive things. The problem is that the times available to pick up the objects are extremely limited. The pick up site is in Green Valley and you have to schedule a time on a specific day within a three hour window and a less than 5 minute appointment. Changing costs $50. I am not likely to bid on anything else in future auctions because of this problem. I'm not sure if they have a storefront, but if they do, it shouldn't be all that difficult to schedule a pick up that is convenient for the buyer.
I bid on a coin, later learned that it may be fake and the auction house had all this fine print/disclaimers stating as-is/no refunds. I tell you what. If it is a fake I expect a refund and will do a chargeback.
I've bid in a few auctions through HiBid and it was always an easy and seamless experience. I didn't always get what I bid on, but when I did, I never had any issues receiving my items. If you want to have some fun and try out an auction, HiBid is a great place to do so.
Got on the website looked and see what they had put my bids in then I didn't worry about it. I was sent an email saying what I won and it was perfect and everything was so simple to use.
I've been using HiBid for a few years now and it's great! I find all kinds of items that I would never buy at retail prices but are available at an excellent value on HiBid. Thanks for making the bidding process so easy!
Super easy to sort listings. Once registered, bidding was smooth. If you're going against another, the listing adds time so you can change your bid. No swooping in and getting it last second. Definitely a fair practice.
Wanted to purchase new furniture for my daughter's new condo, but the stores sell cheaply made goods at high prices.
I found almost all of her needs at HIBID auction! Fraction of the cost. Great quality.
The bidding process is easy and fun. You just need to know what you're looking at before you bid. I'll be participating in more auctions. The pickup process is easy and the folks are great.
It's fun and you can get some pretty good deals.
Answer: Licensed auctioneer here- auction law is that if you give notice that you need to retract your bid before the hammer falls (or the auction ends online) that the auctioneer is required to retract the bid. Actual law also dictates that bidding must start over at opening bid, not the next highest bid.
Answer: Very easy. If you dont get someone immediately they do call back. But once again if you have a problem with items contact the auction house not hibid. Hibid doesn't auction they only provide the platform
Answer: Most auctioneer there are scammers, a thrift store would be better option.
Answer: YES! Confirmed by an auctioneer I know. Hibid auctioneers can see your "maximum bid" and in most states it's legal to "shill" an auction or to bid against the public bidders - to "ensure reasonable sale prices" per national auctioneers associations. Also, anyone can set up an identity and bid against you. Although that may get interesting when they have to pay a commission to "buy" their own item!
Answer: "Mechanically challenged" is often a term auctioneers use to indicate that an item might not be functioning properly. It usually means that the piece needs repairs, doesn't operate as intended, or may have some technical issues. It's best to reach out to the seller for a clearer explanation to avoid any surprises. By confirming the exact condition directly with them, you'll have a better understanding of what you're bidding on.
Answer: Yes, if you suspect any fraud, please contact HiBid directly at 844-775-4774. Our team is here to assist you and ensure a safe and secure experience.
Answer: Some auctioneers require credit card verification as part of the bidder registration process. This process involves a temporary authorization charge of $1.00 to ensure the card is valid. In some cases, additional processing fees or taxes might cause the amount to appear slightly higher, such as $1.46. Please rest assured that this is not an actual charge but rather a temporary hold that will be released by your card issuer. Typically, these holds clear within 5-7 business days, depending on your financial institution. If the charge doesn't disappear after this time, we recommend contacting your credit card provider for further assistance.
Answer: Thank you for reaching out regarding your bidder rating and the reasons behind it. Bidder ratings on HiBid are determined by various factors, such as your bidding activity and whether you've been permanently approved or declined by auction companies in the past. Unfortunately, HiBid support and bidders themselves cannot view or access these ratings or the specific reasons behind them, as this information is exclusively available to auctioneers. The best way to gain insight is to contact an auctioneer you have a good relationship with or one whose auctions you'd like to participate in. They may be able to provide some clarity or work with you to address any concerns.
Answer: Thank you for reaching out! We understand how it can be confusing when an item is removed before an auction ends, but please rest assured it's not a scam. Sometimes auctioneers encounter unforeseen issues and may need to cancel or relist items. Keep in mind that auctioneers often work with consignors to ensure items are sold fairly, which can involve reserve prices or other considerations that may or may not be visible on specific listings. We recommend reaching out to the auctioneer directly for more details. If you have any difficulty reaching them, we're here to help facilitate communication.
Answer: Yes, HiBid regularly features a wide selection of motorcycles available for auction.
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