• 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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How would you rate HappyBidDay?
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 lorig41
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
February 20th, 2017

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.

Tip for consumers:
My tip is to take advantage of the rookie auctions

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Thumbnail of user fayeh2
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
July 15th, 2016

Every week this company has free giveaways on their facebook page. From what I can see only a few dozen people participate. I figured my odds of winning on their facebook page are only 1-60! And they are doing $25-$100 amazon cards weekly! I mean I don't see any other penny auction giving away freebies like this with hardly any competition. I'm still working through my rookie auctions on the actual site. So far I've done well with gift cards.

Thumbnail of user sylvesterc12
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
July 28th, 2016

I'm a competition orientated individual. This site has peaked my interest since its all about winning auctions against others. I find this holds my interest during the day while I work on stocks. Once a week I always have something arriving that I won. I'd recommend this to anyone who day trades from home and is on their computer regularly. Its been a few months and I'm still excited to log on to see what I can get.

Thumbnail of user patrickm91
6 reviews
17 helpful votes
April 28th, 2015

I'm really enjoying this site. Like some of the others have said, you do have to develop a strategy and watch and learn in the beginning or you could blow a lot of money. But if you take a little time to understand it, you can & will legitimately win brand new products or gift cards. They recently added Rookie Auctions for super beginners - I would suggest trying that first. It's fun to win something and get the product so cheap! There is a thrill to it.

Thumbnail of user haileyr2
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
January 20th, 2016

This is the coolest site. I find it fun, challenging, and stimulating. Finding a bidding strategy keeps you on your toes. And when you win, the rush is real! I've won several auctions and have received my products super quick, within a week typically. I've only interacted with customer service once, but they were very helpful.

Thumbnail of user mabelt3
4 reviews
5 helpful votes
November 3rd, 2015

A friend of mine in my community told me about this auction site. She had won a really nice mixer and some gift cards at an unbelievable discount. So I figured I would give it a try. Glad I did! My favorite so far are their Happy Auctions. You get to bid on those for free! I'm a bit of a penny pincher so that's right up my alley. Although, I will be purchasing some bids soon and trying my hand at some other products and auctions now that it's holiday shopping season.

Thumbnail of user heathers56
5 reviews
29 helpful votes
March 9th, 2015

I have used these discount auction sites in the past and sometimes they can be fun and you really get super good deals. But I've also learned that not all auctions sites are created equal. Happy Bid Day is the best one I've participated in. There are always a variety of products, and lots of auctions to choose from. They also give away bids on a regular basis just for logging in and contests where you can win gift cards just for throwing your guess out there.

Thumbnail of user gracee12
4 reviews
6 helpful votes
January 11th, 2016

This is definitely one of the best penny auction sites I've participated on. Huge selection of products (in one auction even). They always have specials on bids. I love this, because companies always give deals to new customers but existing seem to miss out, but not here. Customer service is super quick and helpful too, the few times I've had to reach out.

Thumbnail of user nicolea12
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
March 30th, 2015

I stumbled upon this site through an email I received. Pretty cool! There are a ton of awesome products in their auctions, although I mainly go for gift cards. When I win, I can either use for myself or use them as gifts - they are delivered fast!. I save at least half of the amount of the card when I win. It's awesome. Even if I lose, I just buy the card out right and get my spent bids back. That is probably what I love most about it. There really isn't any risk.

Thumbnail of user jaya81
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
April 25th, 2016

I've dabbled in penny auction bidding on and off for years. HappyBidday has caught my attention recently. They have auctions you can bid on for free. I have never ever seen that anywhere else. The whole concept of penny auctions is you have to purchase bids in order to participate. And they have plenty of those too, but bidding for free is new to me. Great feature.

Thumbnail of user tammys47
5 reviews
0 helpful votes
October 5th, 2015

Auction sites don't usually have the amount and variety of products that happy bid day does. I think since they've added a style auction called choose-ones, I've seen the amount of products available significantly increase. There is something for everyone. Their customer service department is always timely and helpful if there are any issues. I also love how fast their shipping process is. Other auctions I've waited weeks to receive my winnings. It's just a few days at happy bid day. Love these guys.

Thumbnail of user emilyl49
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
April 7th, 2016

HappyBidDay is one of the best penny auction sites around. It's fun, exciting and has tons of brand new products to choose from. I won an iPad for $33.77, an Amazon Echo for $24.50 and $100 gift card for $7.50. I was very impressed with their delivery time and friendly customer service.

Thumbnail of user gabel12
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
September 25th, 2015

I've been bidding and winning on this site for about 7 months now.SO many awesome products. I even won a new vacuum for my mom's birthday. I can't believe the prices some of these auctions close out on, but when you win and it happens to you - what a feeling! I've gotten to a point where I know if certain aggressive bidders are on an auction, I don't even try on that one. There are so many other auctions to choose from anyway.

Thumbnail of user rileyd19
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
September 23rd, 2015

I've heard mixed reviews about auction sites but I got some free bids for this site and decided to try it. I started in the Rookie auctions since I am a rookie lol. I won a $15 Amazon gift card! And received it within a few days. I'm learning to bid on certain auctions that are in my range until I'm more experienced. So far so good for me! I'm going to keep doing my research and developing a strategy to win bigger products too. I'm excited!

Thumbnail of user richards134
7 reviews
10 helpful votes
April 20th, 2015

I've been in and out of gaming/gambling. I'm always on one site or another. For about 3-4 months, I've been on this site and it's a lot of fun, if you have a strategy and know how penny auctions work. That can take a little time. But this site has a huge product selection and always a ton of auctions up. I've also recently noticed they do facebook contests weekly to win bids. And sometimes they just put bids in your account for logging in as a promotion. It's pretty cool.

Thumbnail of user madisonc22
4 reviews
5 helpful votes
January 6th, 2016

Now, this is discount shopping. My uncle had been using this site for a few years. He gave me an iPad for Christmas and I was shocked because he can't afford that. He won it on happy bid day. He is really good at auctions and bidding and now he's gotten me into it. There are so many awesome products to choose from too.

Thumbnail of user catherinel31
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
June 2nd, 2016

I have a lot of experience in penny auctions and this one is my favorite by far. Definitely the most honest with their auctions. And the fastest shipping hands down. You have to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em so to speak. I just watch the other bidders and patterns and I've won the most from here than dealdash or quibids.

Thumbnail of user amyd68
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
June 8th, 2016

Some of the moms in my neighborhood told me about happybidday. It's a little addicting I have to say lol. So much fun. Got to be careful not to get too carried away. I also like their Facebook contests they run all the time. I can always use a free Amazon gift card.

Thumbnail of user coral39
4 reviews
3 helpful votes
March 15th, 2016

Careful, this site is addicting! It is fun and you get sucked in bidding on these auctions with all these awesome products. It's such a rush when you win I can't even tell you. But, don't be a fool and just mindlessly bid until you've spent everything and have nothing to show. Watch. Learn. Bid appropriately.

Thumbnail of user hollyf15
4 reviews
4 helpful votes
February 25th, 2016

Love happybidday. Such a fun auction site. Great deals and always giving away bids and gift cards on facebook.

Thumbnail of user joeyt16
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 10th, 2017

I enjoy this auction site. They have a choose one product which allows me to pick from a variety of products if I win the auction. Also, I love the fact I can get bid packages at a discount.

Thumbnail of user dannye18
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
May 11th, 2016

I first came across Dealdash but quickly learned they are crooked. The auctions they first show you when you sign up are not the same auctions you see as an existing bidder. It is not nearly as easy to win as they would like you to believe. I took my business to Happybidday and am so happy I did. They are the real deal. What you see is what you get with them. And I like that.

Thumbnail of user alexh143
3 reviews
8 helpful votes
August 25th, 2016

Had some experience with other penny auctions sites in the past. I went directly for the largest bid packs. Then I waited until the Xbox reached a point where people tend to walk away. That's when I unloaded my bids. The Xbox wasn't free but it sure was heavily discounted. Can't wait to try again after a few more pay checks!

Thumbnail of user owenc19
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
April 21st, 2016

Anyone who writes a negative review about happybidday doesn't understand penny auctions in general. I've been bidding on these sites on and off for years. And this one is actually really good... fair, fast shipping, best prices on bids that I've seen. You are not going to win every auction you bid on. That's just not realistic.

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

I love this site. I win at least once a month and receive my products within a few days typically. They've also stepped up their contests for extra chances to win. They do sweepstakes and other contests on facebook a lot.

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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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