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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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Fees and taxes are outrageous and most of the items I got were broken or missing something
HiBid is a fun place to get anything from clothing to jewelry to collectibles to firearms to vehicles to land! The possibilities are endless!
Thanks, Thomas! We're glad you're enjoying the wide variety of items available on HiBid—it's definitely a fun way to find unique deals. Happy bidding!
I contacted the auction service prior to bidding to confirm shipping and everything went flawless. Won three lots, invoice and shipping was simple and quick.
Thanks, Wayne! We’re happy to hear you had a great experience and found the registration process and product listings helpful. Hope you find more great deals ahead!
This was my first experience bidding and holding on to the highest bid. It really made an old lady feel alive. I love it and I spent a great deal and probably won't need to do that much again.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Janet — we're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed the excitement of bidding! 🎉 Each auctioneer handles payment a little differently, so if you ever have questions or need help with payment options, we recommend reaching out directly to the seller listed on your invoice. They can usually work with you on alternate methods. Happy bidding!
The site is not user friendly. I buy from HiBud auctions almost weekly, and I miss the app so much. It was so much easier to use!
Hi Amber,
Thank you for your feedback and for being such a loyal buyer with HiBid—we truly appreciate your support week after week!
We understand that many bidders miss the app, and we appreciate you sharing how much easier it was for you to use. While the app is no longer available, we’re continually working on improving the mobile browser experience to make it as smooth and user-friendly as possible.
If there’s anything specific that would make the site easier for you to navigate, we’d love to hear your suggestions. Thanks again for sticking with us—we value you as part of the HiBid community!
Seems like many times the site doesn't handle increased usage during an auctions closing. Many times I have to reload or sign back into the site after it locks up.
Hi Todd,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We understand how frustrating it can be to encounter issues during an auction’s closing—those final moments are crucial.
While the platform is built to handle high bidder activity, we know there’s always room for improvement. Our team continues to make enhancements behind the scenes to improve performance, especially during peak bidding times.
We appreciate your patience and for being part of the HiBid community. If you encounter this again or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team—we’re here to help ensure you have the best experience possible.
Great experience and fast bidding. Love the system and 60 second updates.
Thanks, Shane! We're glad you enjoyed the fast-paced bidding and found the system smooth to use. Appreciate you being part of the HiBid community!
Overall the bidding process is good. But I have had a couple of times when the auction has started earlier than was posted.
Hi Ed, thank you for the feedback! We’re glad to hear the bidding process has been working well for you overall. That said, we understand how frustrating it can be if an auction starts earlier than expected. Each auction is managed by an independent seller, so start times can vary—but we’ll pass this concern along as consistency is important. If you ever notice something off, feel free to reach out to our support team at 844-775-4774. We’re always here to help.
Got email saying I was out bid yet when auction ended I won. Fortunately I didn't bid on another item, it would have been costly.
Thanks for sharing your experience, Ed! That does sound a bit confusing—we're glad it worked out in the end and you secured your winning bid. If anything like that happens again, feel free to reach out to our support team at 844-775-4774.
It is easy to bid on hibid. It is also easy to register to bid. I have bid before and it was great. Never an issue when bidding here.
Thanks for the kind words, Laura! We're glad to hear bidding has been smooth and easy for you. Appreciate you being a part of the HiBid community!
Good data, and instructions, shipping is hard to get info on. But it does arrive
Hi Jody, thanks for the review! We’re glad to hear you had a good experience and found the data and instructions helpful. We understand that shipping details can sometimes be hard to track down—each auctioneer handles their own shipping process, but we’re glad your items arrived safely in the end.
If you ever need help contacting a seller about shipping, feel free to reach out to our support team at 844-775-4774.
While the auction itself went well and I won several items, I was unable to find any way to enter my reseller's permit information which would allow me to not pay the usual sales tax (I have a brick and mortar business).
Hi Steve, thanks for the feedback—we’re glad to hear the auction itself went well! At this time, if you have a reseller’s permit and wish to claim tax exemption, you’ll need to contact the auction company directly before the sale to provide that documentation. Each seller handles tax exemptions individually, so notifying them in advance is the best way to ensure it’s applied correctly.
If you need help reaching a seller, feel free to contact our support team at 844-775-4774—we’re happy to assist.
L just love this place! I bid on items that are local (for pickup) and I also bid on items that require shipping. You do have to be a bit careful if you need shipping and watch for "handling fees", especially since postage has skyrocketed. But, if you are watchful of what you bid on you can find some great deals, as well as just have fun!
Thanks for the great review, Beth! We're so glad you're enjoying the platform and finding a mix of fun and great deals. You're absolutely right—keeping an eye on shipping and handling fees is a smart move. Happy bidding!
I was bidding on items to purchase, but I noticed a bidder made a max high bid on all items, and I was outbid because they entered an extremely high bid. I checked on my bids to see the progress of the auction, and for some reason, I won items that I was outbid on because they removed the previous high bids, so I could win on low-value items and used items at a higher price. I feel I have been cheated.
Thank you for sharing your experience, Marvin. We take concerns about bidding integrity very seriously and understand how situations like this can be frustrating.
In auctions on our platform, sellers are not permitted to bid on their own items, and shill bidding is strictly prohibited. However, there are times when bids may be legitimately retracted or removed—such as in the case of non-qualified bidders, clerical errors, or other valid reasons determined by the auctioneer managing the sale. Since each auction is independently operated by auctioneers and resellers, they are responsible for monitoring bidding activity and ensuring fair practices.
We strongly encourage you to contact the auction company directly for clarification on the bidding activity you observed. If you feel the issue remains unresolved, you're welcome to reach out to our support team at (844) 775-4774, and we can further investigate the matter with the auctioneer involved.
Your trust is important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Easy to use and always fun. Enjoy these auctions. I like going to the facility and looking around too
Thanks for the great review, Jenny! We're glad you're enjoying both the online experience and visiting the auction facilities in person—there’s definitely something exciting about browsing in person. Happy bidding!
I was a winner on an item. However, since I had set a max bid I was unaware that I had won. Previously, I eoukd receive a notifications of status, an amount that was charged to my credit on file, and instructions for pickup.
Thank you for your feedback, Jane. We understand how important timely notifications are, especially when it comes to knowing the status of your bids and purchases.
Typically, when you win an item, the auctioneer handling the sale will send out invoices and pickup or shipping instructions directly. If you didn’t receive these details as expected, it’s possible the email may have gone to your spam or promotions folder, or there could have been a delay in communication from the auction company.
We recommend reaching out directly to the auctioneer listed on your invoice for any specific details about charges or pickup instructions. If you need help locating their contact information or if you continue having issues receiving notifications, feel free to give our support team a call at (844) 775-4774. We're happy to assist.
Thank you for sharing your experience—it helps ensure smoother auctions for everyone.
I utilize HiBid on a few different auctions. The platform is mostly user friendly and more reliable then some of the auction holders web sit. For me, one thing I would like to see is to have the ability on the watch list to have it be live instead of every 60 sec. For refresh. When you are watching multiple items that are closing around the same time, keeping track in the live view with everything can be challenging. If the watchlist was live, you would only see your live the items you are watching. Thank you, Mike Schliebe
Hi Mike, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for being an active part of the HiBid community across multiple auctions—we really appreciate it! We're glad to hear you find the platform user-friendly and reliable.
Your suggestion about having a live watchlist view is a great one. We can definitely see how that would make tracking multiple closing items smoother, especially when timing is everything. I’ll be sure to pass this along to our development team for future consideration as we continue working to enhance the bidder experience.
Thanks again for your input and for choosing HiBid. If there’s anything else you’d like to share or if you need assistance, we’re always here to help!
I had fun biding on different items and I was able to win some of them. After that, I was expecting long delays to have my items mailed to me but I got them less than 2 days after. I will definitely repeat the experience!
Thanks, Patrice! We're so glad you had a fun and smooth experience—and even happier to hear your items arrived so quickly. Looking forward to seeing you back for more bidding adventures!
With buyer rates going up a rates or percent tool to search by would improve efficiency.
Hi William, thanks for your feedback—and that’s a great suggestion. As buyer rates continue to vary, having a tool to filter or sort by fees could definitely make browsing more efficient. We’ll share this idea with our team as we continue improving the platform.
If you have any other suggestions or questions, feel free to reach out to our support team at 844-775-4774.
Bible's always have good auctions with alot of different items to bid on. The people that runs the auctions are usually pretty friendly!
Thanks, Timothy! We're glad to hear you're enjoying the variety and friendly service. Happy bidding!
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.


Hi L. E., thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Please note that all items on HiBid are sold by independent auctioneers and resellers, each with their own terms, fees, and shipping or handling processes. If any of your items arrived damaged or missing parts, we recommend contacting the auction company listed on your invoice—they’re best equipped to resolve those concerns.
That said, we do appreciate your input and are always working to improve the buyer experience. If you need help contacting the auctioneer or run into any issues, feel free to reach out to our support team at 844-775-4774—we’re happy to assist.