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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
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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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Hi I won a bid on 5/18 #956 W
On the site it says price realized not open? I've emailed Antique finder services Inc 2 times and several days apart. I didn't receive any feedback. Can I cancel the order? I'm new to this and have won many bids other places that I sent a message to responded right away. If I overlooked anything I apologize. Thanks Nancy
I bought a lot of dolls and it was super easy despite having a different ship address than payment address as I live in Canada but get all my stuff sent to my place in the US. Easy peasy could not be happier! Thank you
I have bid in past auctions and have always had a good experience.and will continue to bid in future auctions
Auction bidding went well and I'm pleased that the addition percentage was more reasonable that others well known platforms.
Bidding on and item and following it. When bidding was done (I was high bid) was told that " I MAY HAVE WON". Either I did or I didn't. Please clarify.
I have been bidding with Hibid for quite some time now and always had very positive experiences. Last night. I was biding on an item # 9, going back and forth with another bidder. I placed my final bid and was outbid by someone. The next thing I knew I got a message saying I won the item # 10 in the auction. I didn't even have this item on my watch list. I would really like to hear from someone at Hibid to correct this because I don't want this item. I called and left a voice message on your line so I hope someone will give me a call on Tuesday to resolve this matter.
Despite my slow internet HiBiD is the least responsive platform of any I have used
I missed increasing a bid because of a delay in "Pending" I purchase frequently through online auction sales without issue but one auction house gave me a neg review after I disputed a double charge for shipping after a request for both small items to be shipped together in one box I have no recourse to give them an equally poor review but it affects any bidding I do through HiBid
We apologize for the delayed response, and we understand your frustration, I C. We recognize that slow internet can affect the bidding process, and we're sorry that you missed the chance to increase your bid. Regarding the review issue, auctioneers are responsible for leaving feedback, and we understand that negative reviews can impact your ability to bid. While HiBid doesn’t directly mediate disputes, we can help facilitate communication with auctioneers if you're having trouble. Please contact our support team at 844-775-4774 if you need assistance or have further concerns. We appreciate your feedback and hope to improve your experience in the future.
First time on-line bidding (and winning). Overall a pretty good experience although I had difficulty finding auctions with the particular item I'm interested in and did not find an explanation of how to make arrangements for shipping. Would appreciate a "global" search over all action sites. (If it exists and I just haven't found it - please disregard.). I will be using this platform in the future.
It was easy to follow on the website and it told you what you needed to know and excellent pictures. The only downfall was I didn't get an email when I was out bided. I had to keep checking the website. Other than that it was great.
The site is very easy to use. I have fun trying to win.I would highly recommend it.
The items listed had detailed descriptions and the bidding process was very easy to navigate. I will definately be using this service in the future. After the auction ended I was sent an invoice with pickup and shipping options. Everything went very smoothly.
At the pick up in South Gate. The people there are really good. They know there work. But on the site now that's a different story. There's no real direction
I've been trying to find the items that I won. So I will know how much more I can bid. I don't want to over bid my dollar amount. But all I get is confusion. There's
Some boxes in color that tell what you've bid. And what you have been out bid on
There's nothing says you won this your dollar amount is this? Just a thought I had
As a first time user, I enjoyed the experience and found the site relatively easy to use. The only drawback I found was not knowing what an item sold for once it closed, especially an item I was bidding on, but did not win. Perhaps I just didn't know where to look.
Enjoyed, fun to watch and keep up with all transactions!
Global Auctions - great experience bidding and picking up items. All items were as described and worked well. Pick up was easy and I will definitely keep watching for more items that we might need in the future. Items are available to view before if there are any concerns about condition or quality.
I was a little lost but the employees helped me get my auction item and even put it in the truck all with a smile and treated me like I was a valued customer.
I like how you showed what the cost would be with buyer premium under the bid number. It was fun and exciting
Had never bid online but all went well easy platform to bid I won
This was my first online auction experience. Since the instructions were easy to follow it went well. The soft closing was the only thing with which I had an issue. One of the items on which I had bid had its time extended about 10 minutes past its originally scheduled time of closing and it had a blinking strip that said "live bid" which I didn't understand and was fearful that I was going to be outbid on the item.
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.
We apologize for the delayed response, Nancy, and understand your frustration. Auctioneers are responsible for providing updates on the status of winning bids, and we encourage you to reach out to them directly for any cancellations or clarifications. If you haven’t received a response, we can help facilitate communication. Please contact our support team at 844-775-4774, and we’ll do our best to assist you. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to improving the experience for new bidders like yourself.