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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...


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HiBid Reviews Summary

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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Canada
1 review
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Mostly a good experience
May 7, 2024

Website crashed a couple times and would not load right when an item we were bidding on was coming due to sell. Also, wish in all modes there was a show all. Pain to have to scroll and when u loose your place by going in to look at an item. Should go back to where u were in catalogue option

Date of experience: April 26, 2024
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was ok
May 7, 2024

Everything was fine until your website froze and by the time I got logged back on I lost on bidding a few items.

Date of experience: April 25, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Couple questions?
May 7, 2024

First my fault for not taking a screen shot! But I'm thinking a couple items I bid on did not say X2 as far as the price on multiple items? When I look back it doesn't show any items as X2, or what ever the quantity of the lot is! Second I never got an invoice from HiBid as was stated in my email? Yes I checked my spam
Thanks, easy way to bid!

Date of experience: April 25, 2024
California
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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Reserve not met
May 7, 2024

I bid on an item and "won". Went to pick up the item at the auction house and was told they were not going to release it because there was a reserve. No where in the auctioneer's literature was there any statement that there was a reserve. I called the auctioneer, he happens to be in my same home tow. He said they did not list it as an "absolute" auction. I bid $65. Apparently the reserve was $100. I refused to pay that. If an item on your auctions has a reserve it should be listed as such or at least listed as "reserve not met".

Date of experience: April 25, 2024
Audriana B. — HiBid Rep
over a year old

We apologize for the delayed response, Timothy, and appreciate your feedback. We understand how frustrating it can be to encounter a reserve without prior notice. Auctioneers are responsible for clearly communicating reserve prices, and we agree that items with reserves should be indicated as such in the auction listing. We recommend carefully reading the auction details and terms and conditions for any important information like reserve prices. We’ll share your suggestion with our team to improve transparency. If you have further concerns or need assistance, please feel free to contact our support team at 844-775-4774. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re committed to improving the process for all users.

Tennessee
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Could have been better
May 7, 2024

One item i got outbidded on, when the live bid started, I tried to raise my bid at the last minute, when I clicked live bid it changed pages and I couldn't find the item until it was over. I say do away with the live bid and let it continue till it's over.

Date of experience: April 24, 2024
Audriana B. — HiBid Rep
over a year old

We apologize for the delayed response, Barry, and understand your frustration. It sounds like there was an issue with navigating the live bidding page, which can be frustrating when trying to place a last-minute bid. The live bid format is designed to mimic real-time auction dynamics, but we understand that this can be challenging at times. We’ll pass along your feedback about the live bidding experience to our team. If you continue to experience issues or need assistance, please contact our support team at 844-775-4774. We appreciate your input and hope your future experiences are smoother!

Montana
1 review
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I really like the zoom feature on the pictures so you can get a good look at the items you are bidding on. Moore Auctions had a good assortment of high quality items.

Date of experience: April 24, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Have bid on 3 auctions now. Getting the hang of it. Great experience.

Date of experience: April 24, 2024
Illinois
1 review
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Zero turn mower from Iowa
May 7, 2024

The mower stated it worked last season. Then when picking it up it doesn't run and "needs work". There was no battery in it. Putting a battery doesn't fix it. There are broken and burnt wires. Clearly a misleading description. Always a risk, but accurate descriptions are important

Date of experience: April 24, 2024
Audriana B. — HiBid Rep
over a year old

We apologize for the delayed response, Sarah, and understand how frustrating it must be to receive an item that does not match its description. Auctioneers are responsible for providing accurate descriptions, and we take concerns about misleading listings seriously. We recommend reaching out to the auctioneer directly to resolve this issue. If you need assistance contacting them or have any other questions, please feel free to contact our support team at 844-775-4774. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to improving the bidding experience for all users.

Arizona
1 review
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Need settlement copy
May 7, 2024

I did not receive a settlement copy of the items I bud and won on Sunday, April 21. How do I obtain a copy?

Date of experience: April 23, 2024
Nebraska
1 review
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I recently bid on an auction and was the high bidder on a $2 bill when the auction "ended." I was surprised to see the auction "re-opened" at least two more times giving plenty of others an opportunity to steal the bill out from under me…which they did. If the end of an auction is not the end of an auction, can you depend on its integrity? Seems not.

Date of experience: April 23, 2024
Audriana B. — HiBid Rep
over a year old

We appreciate your feedback, Kevin, and understand how frustrating this experience must have been. Auctioneers set their own bidding rules, including soft closes or extended bidding, which can sometimes cause auctions to appear as if they have "reopened." We recommend reaching out directly to the auctioneer for clarification on their specific policies. If you need assistance navigating the platform or contacting the seller, please reach out to our support team at 844-775-4774. We appreciate your input and take concerns like this seriously.

Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Not really an "auction"
May 7, 2024

Not a fan of them extending the time every time someone bids in the last minutes. That's the participation trophy mentality and it's unfair to the buyer.

Date of experience: April 23, 2024
Audriana B. — HiBid Rep
over a year old

We appreciate your feedback, Tanya, and understand your frustration with the extended bidding feature. Many auctions use a soft close, which extends the time when a bid is placed in the final moments to prevent last-second sniping and ensure all bidders have a fair chance. This is a common practice in online auctions, but we understand it may not be ideal for everyone. If you'd like to learn more about how bidding works, you can visit the Bidding Help page by clicking your name in the top left corner of the site or following this link: https://hibid.com/account/biddinghelp. We appreciate your input and hope your future bidding experiences are better!

Puerto Rico
1 review
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So far do good. New to this
May 7, 2024

New to this. Except for internet hiccup things went pretty well. Only loss on bid

Date of experience: April 22, 2024
Pennsylvania
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I like iot and will probably use it again.only thing is i cant figure out how to pay for my items i won in the northumberland pa auction

Date of experience: April 22, 2024
Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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Good Auction House to trust. Bid, won, and was shipped fast. Everything went smoothly,

Date of experience: April 22, 2024
Wisconsin
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Gravel parking lot at pick up point. I was glad is was not bad weather.

Date of experience: April 22, 2024
Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Great Experience
May 2, 2024

This was my first on this site and I finally got in a win. There are a lot of interesting items and I will return.

Date of experience: April 21, 2024
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Son when I have many items from one auction I found it won't let me see the current price and have to go to the page. I really want to stay where I can see all my items. You see, items with soft close and thr timer resets then forced to having to navigate multiple item pages to keep bidding. I would rather go to my bidding page and do it there until the close and not go live into the items page.

Date of experience: April 21, 2024
Canada
1 review
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No notification of results
May 2, 2024

I received an email when I was outbid, but did not receive one telling me I had won the item.

Date of experience: April 21, 2024
Audriana B. — HiBid Rep
over a year old

We appreciate your feedback, Brenda, and understand how important it is to receive timely notifications. Winning bid notifications are typically sent by the auctioneer, so we recommend reaching out to the seller directly for confirmation. You can also check your HiBid account for your winning items. If you need assistance navigating the site or locating the auctioneer's contact information, please reach out to our support team at 844-775-4774. We appreciate your input and hope your next experience is smoother!

Louisiana
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I LIKE THE WEBSITE...
May 1, 2024

THERE ARE TOO MANY ACTIONS THAT STATE SHIPPING AND HAVE SHIPPING LOGO, BUT DON'T SHIP TO THE UNITED STATES OR DON'T SHIP ANYMORE.

Date of experience: April 21, 2024
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Thank you!
May 1, 2024

I appreciate the fact that you use Lot numbers, it makes is so much easier to navigate and not everyone does that. It also makes it better if you are discussing an item with someone else.

Date of experience: April 20, 2024