• HappyBidDay

Overview

HappyBidDay has a rating of 3.88 stars from 181 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with HappyBidDay most frequently mention penny auctions, auction sites, and customer service. HappyBidDay ranks 4th among Penny Auction sites.

  • Service
    10
  • Value
    10
  • Shipping
    10
  • Returns
    3
  • Quality
    10
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Positive highlights

  • I am fairly new to penny auctions and this site had a friendly format.
  • I've won several gift cards, a couple kitchen appliances and a tablet I gave to my nephew as a birthday gift.

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Top Positive Review

“Great way to shop”

Lori G.
2/20/17

I love to bid on this site because it is fun. I won several items and the shipping is fast and reliable. They also cater to new users with their rookie auctions which have less competition.

Top Critical Review

“Canada be aware”

Marcel R.
2/22/17

Canada, Be aware. When I win, they said first it Out of stock, and somme same piece was still in bid and for sale. After I said that to them, they sent me this email: Support (HappyBidDay.com) Feb 21,1:38 PM EST Marcel, We are sorry for any confusion this substitution process has caused. The product is not offered in Canada. No reputable vendor will ship the product across the Canadian border.

Reviews (181)

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penny auctions (41) gift cards (38) bid day (16) rookie auctions (10)
Thumbnail of user ethanp16
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
April 22nd, 2016

I used to bid on these auctions maybe 7 years ago or so and I just didn't like how it was done back then. A friend of mine told me about happybidday and how he had won some tools and gift cards so I gave it a look see. I can see how some people might get carried away bidding on the auctions, but you have to stay focused and don't bid more than you can afford to. It's pretty neat.

Thumbnail of user gracef16
4 reviews
12 helpful votes
March 22nd, 2016

I love the set up of this site, it's just so fun with the happy faces. As far as penny auction sites go, you do get the most bang for your buck here. Bids are always cheaper here. And if you can catch a special, you can get a ginormous discount on your bids. I also like that they have the most up to date products to choose from when you do win an auction.

Thumbnail of user avap2
4 reviews
21 helpful votes
January 7th, 2016

Cool site. Turns out I'm not great at winning auctions yet, but thankfully there is this cool feature of buy it now so I still got the tablet I wanted super cheap. I'm going to do a little homework and learn how this auction stuff works. My tablet shipped to me super quick too, which was great.

Thumbnail of user matthewl43
4 reviews
16 helpful votes
January 27th, 2016

I was laid off work for a few months and while at home perusing on the internet, I found this auction site, happybidday. It's pretty cool. I first tried the free to bid auctions and ended up winning a bid package. So I used that to keep bidding. Then I won a gift card. That came in the mail within a few days, really quick. Pretty cool.

Thumbnail of user johnb391
6 reviews
10 helpful votes
June 9th, 2015

A friend told me about this site. I used to be a big ebay shopper. This site is really cool when you understand it. I bought some "bids" - like tokens or chips. There are so many auctions up with so many different products And these products are brand new, unlike ebay. I started out just bidding on the Rookie auctions and starter auctions. Seemed like less competition and just easier to learn the concept and strategy. I have won a gift card and a blender so far. It's fun!

Thumbnail of user donc55
6 reviews
8 helpful votes
April 24th, 2015

I gotta say, I'm a fan of this site. I'm impressed with the whole set-up, process, prices. And every time I've won an item, I received it within a couple days, which was surprising. Smaller stuff like a gift card you might even get the next day. Pretty cool. After bidding on sites like these for years, it's hard to find a consistently good one. But this is it for me.

Thumbnail of user abbyg10
4 reviews
14 helpful votes
January 18th, 2016

I came across happy bid day when I was laid up with a running injury. I became a little obsessed with auction bidding and winning products. It's a bit of a rush when you beat everyone and win an auction! At first I was bidding on auctions with bid packs as the prizes so I didn't have to purchase a bunch of bids at first, while I was learning how it works. I think even when my foot is recovered, I will come back to bid. Especially because they even have "free to bid" auctions where you don't have to buy bids to participate. Cool concept.

Thumbnail of user brycea5
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
February 29th, 2016

Happybidday is pretty cool. Not only do they have a ton of auctions going, but there are also free to bid auctions, where you can bid and not have to buy bids to play. I think they are called happy auctions. When I'm bidding in the regular penny auctions, I use the bid runner feature so I don't have to watch it all day. I'm a fan.

Thumbnail of user ellieg12
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
April 4th, 2016

I love that they really have auctions for all levels of bidders. Plenty of auctions for beginners, which is really nice when you are first starting out. I learned to start in the beginner (they call them rookie or starter) auctions until I felt like I knew enough to start bidding on the higher ticketed items. That's been my strategy and so far it's been good for me.

Thumbnail of user marys294
4 reviews
10 helpful votes
February 5th, 2016

In my experience, happybidday is one of the last standing legitimate auction sites. I've won auctions and actually received the products I was expecting. You can really get some great deals.

Thumbnail of user joei9
7 reviews
23 helpful votes
February 12th, 2015

I've played around on PA sites for a number of years. I ran across this one while looking for another one. They were having a sale on their bids so I figured what the heck. I bought some bids and started bidding. Competition is a bit stiff, but overall I'm really pleased. The customer service is great, the shipping is really fast, and the products are definitely desirable. All around good site.

Thumbnail of user kaih18
4 reviews
10 helpful votes
January 14th, 2016

I don't think I've ever seen quite so many products to choose from in an auction site. Not just gift cards, like actual products. And as far as strategy and winning an auction, I personally have found it's been easiest late at night - fewer bidders. That's my experience anyway.

Thumbnail of user jamiea20
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
October 20th, 2015

I've participated in many auction sites over the years and I have to say I really like this one. There are always fun specials that give you deals on bids, tons of different products and even if you lose you can still buy the product at their low price. I especially like how an auction features 15 products. So if you win, you have the choice of the product you want. Very neat feature.

Thumbnail of user savannahc6
4 reviews
7 helpful votes
March 17th, 2016

This site is fun and has great deals. I looked at their blog page before I joined and it listed all of the recently sold auction prices. That's when they had me. I knew it was real and I could actually shop and buy what I needed for a stupid low price. Pretty cool.

Thumbnail of user katieh29
5 reviews
12 helpful votes
March 16th, 2015

I've tried these types of sites on and off throughout the years, but this one I actually really like and will stick around a while for. It's easier to understand than some of the other auction sites. They don't gouge you and have a decent variety of products. I also like that they have a satisfaction guarantee so I feel like there isn't as much risk involved.

Thumbnail of user charlottec18
4 reviews
5 helpful votes
January 25th, 2016

I have never seen an auction site that offered so many different products. Usually it's just gift cards. I also really like their happy auctions. They are free to bid on. All you have to pay for is the won auction price and if there is shipping. No catches. Pretty cool.

Thumbnail of user jeanettew4
5 reviews
41 helpful votes
June 22nd, 2015

I came across an ad for this site a few months ago and gave it a shot. I lost some money at first because I had no idea what I was doing. The idea that I could win jewelry or an Amazon gift card for just a few dollars really appealed to me. So I educated myself and read the help sections they have and other people's suggestions and I won my first product! It shipped within a couple days. I feel more confident on how and what to bid on now.

Thumbnail of user addisonj5
4 reviews
15 helpful votes
February 9th, 2016

I'm impressed with happy bid day. Great product selection and you actually get what is pictured. Winning an auction gives you a thrilling feeling too. I've got the bug!

Thumbnail of user nickh93
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
March 28th, 2016

Recently came across this site and I'm warming right up to it. Got the most bids for my money than anywhere like it, too.

Thumbnail of user zoen4
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
February 18th, 2016

My mom turned me on to this auction site. It's so much fun, especially when you win! Wow, what a thrill. I myself stick to the smaller auctions. I seem to win easier there. They have a ton of cool products, it's almost overwhelming there is so much. Give it a go!

Thumbnail of user scottm149
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
March 10th, 2016

There should be a disclaimer on how addicting this site is. The auctions run 24/7 and you don't have to sit and watch it the whole time, but you get sucked in. The competitive side of me comes out and I must win! And I have won, several times. Feels really good and I like getting brand new stuff on the cheap.

Thumbnail of user sophiaw11
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
September 2nd, 2015

I have always loved auctions. I've been bidding on happy bid day for about a year now. They're always running good deals on bid packs and have a ton of auctions up with a big variety of products. I've won several gift cards, a couple kitchen appliances and a tablet I gave to my nephew as a birthday gift. I received my wins usually within 3-4 days. Great auction site.

Thumbnail of user wilfredh11
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
November 4th, 2016

I won a polaroid instant printer with my first bid pack. I'll update my review once it arrives.

Thumbnail of user jessicau6
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
November 3rd, 2016

I love site's where you can develop a skill and win products. I have been bidding now for over a year and have done well on this site. I must say out of other companies I work with they ship fast and when I contact them they answer my questions right away. Unless it is a weekend.

Thumbnail of user lillianf7
3 reviews
10 helpful votes
February 12th, 2014

Very prompt in win deliveries. Nice variety of products. Excellent autobidder... can enter start price, amount of bids, and end price. A feature I really appreciate since the bidder has control. Auctions almost continuous throughout the day. Free bidding on bidpacks, which are limited to two daily. Very fair. Only downside is a fee for each auction win for delivery/processing and a foreign fee if US resident. But still one of my favorites.

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HappyBidDay is not your typical auction model. Our unique site offers an exciting auction shopping experience where you score brand new brand name products for just pennies on the dollar. Score amazing deals on iPads, TVs, gaming consoles, precious metals and much more!

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