• HiBid

HiBid

Overview

HiBid has a rating of 4.2 stars from 1,362 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with HiBid most frequently mention great experience, bidding process, and online auctions. HiBid ranks 4th among Auction sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 88.6%
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Positive highlights

  • The site was easy to maneuver and the bidding process was easy to understand and do.
  • My first time bidding, the instructions were easy to follow, and I picked up my product with no issues.

Critical highlights

  • There is a reason they do not allow you to review individual auction houses.
  • Hibid doesn't care if you get ripped off by an auction company.
How would you rate HiBid?
Top Positive Review

“First time”

Dean W.
1/21/24

First time user, had made an account previously, but never bid. Via email I happen to see something of interest to me, I logged on and the auction was taking place live. Before I knew it I had bid on a few items and won. I received an invoice the following day, with an itemized list and I plan to go pick up tomorrow. I've been a little intimidated try this in the past, not anymore, was very easy, and had fun.

Top Critical Review

“Scam”

Gary B.
3/25/24

I've encountered a frustrating situation with damaged orders and no means to secure refunds from sellers. Additionally, obtaining tracking numbers for won auctions seems impossible. Moreover, there's no avenue to review sellers' actions in such instances. Despite attempting to contact HiBid for assistance, they haven't responded, leaving me no choice but to resort to a chargeback through my bank. This experience leads me to believe that HiBid may be operating dishonestly.

Reviews (1,362)

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Thumbnail of user deanw374
1 review
6 helpful votes
January 21st, 2024
Verified purchase

First time user, had made an account previously, but never bid. Via email I happen to see something of interest to me, I logged on and the auction was taking place live. Before I knew it I had bid on a few items and won. I received an invoice the following day, with an itemized list and I plan to go pick up tomorrow. I've been a little intimidated try this in the past, not anymore, was very easy, and had fun.

Reason I chose this business:

Referred by a friend

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Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Dean! We're delighted to hear that your first bidding experience was enjoyable and hassle-free. If you ever have more items on your wishlist, we look forward to having you join our auctions again. Happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user gary.xld
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 25th, 2024

I've encountered a frustrating situation with damaged orders and no means to secure refunds from sellers. Additionally, obtaining tracking numbers for won auctions seems impossible. Moreover, there's no avenue to review sellers' actions in such instances. Despite attempting to contact HiBid for assistance, they haven't responded, leaving me no choice but to resort to a chargeback through my bank. This experience leads me to believe that HiBid may be operating dishonestly.

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Thumbnail of user janetd1584
1 review
4 helpful votes
March 9th, 2024
Verified purchase

I love the items you offered as they are of high quality and I'm thrilled with the ones I won. Bidding is fairly easy and the email notices help me keep on top of my items. Unfortunately your website is very difficult to navigate and, to find the auction I was involved was extremely hard. I found I just went from the email you sent me. Please update your web site to be more user friendly otherwise I will avoid bidding with you.

Reason I chose this business:

I was sent an emailed a notice of the auction

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Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you for your feedback, Janet. We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the quality of the items you won and that bidding was straightforward for you. Happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user chrisr2396
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

As always, I'm very happy with your service. I've been buying things on high bid for a minimum of eight years. I really appreciate y'all. Whenever I've had a problem I have contacted y'all directly and you straightened it out. No question by far. You are the best auction service around.

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Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you so much, Chris! We truly appreciate your loyalty and your kind words. It's fantastic to hear that you've had an excellent experience with us over the past eight years. We're here to provide the best service possible, and we're thrilled to have been able to assist you promptly whenever needed. If there's ever anything specific you enjoy about our platform or if you have suggestions for improvement, feel free to share. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're here to ensure your future experiences with HiBid continue to be top-notch. Happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user anthonyb2822
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 4th, 2024
Verified purchase

I would dare say I have purchased at least 8 diamonds, Gold, and designer handbags. In my first order I was nervous for the product to arrive, making sure I was not duped. When it arrived, as they had said the day etc, I was very pleased. I still had doubts, so purchased a diamond tested, and all looked good. Took to big Diamond store to have mounting and they were just another confidence booster in my decision.

it was via email, and just had couple questions on first purchase. how I would get details on shipping, when it would ship etc. but everything went as told and every purchase, I know what to expect and they are quite fast.

Reason I chose this business:

Found it by luck, while looking into a real-estate auction site for a house that was down the road from my house.

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Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you so much for your glowing review, Anthony! We're thrilled to hear that you've had such a positive experience with us. It's wonderful to know that we were able to exceed your expectations and provide you with the confidence and reassurance you needed throughout your purchases. We're committed to delivering exceptional service and quality products every step of the way, and we're delighted to have earned your trust. We look forward to continuing to serve you and providing you with more fantastic finds in the future - happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user stevenw2145
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 21st, 2023
Verified purchase

Super fun and easy to use. Type in what I am looking for, and boom there it is.
Search by zip codes within a radius, got it.
Find auctions that have shipping offered, boom there as well.
Need to contact the auction house, there as well.
You can not go wrong with HiBid.

Reason I chose this business:

Super easy to use and a great place for auctions close to me.

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Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Steven, we're thrilled to hear about your positive experience! We're here to make your HiBid journey enjoyable and convenient. If you ever have more feedback or suggestions, feel free to share. Happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user josephh2527
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
April 25th, 2024
Verified purchase

I use HiBid all the tie to search online auctions within 50 miles of home. It makes it so much easier to scan several auctioneers' for bargains and treasure without having to go to each auctioneer's site I like knowing within minutes of an auction ending if I've won items or not. And I can do all of this from the comfort of home, although I'm sure it will work on one of those "magic phones" if you have one. I prefer my 'puter with its larger screen.

Reason I chose this business:

HiBid gathers info on many local auctions, making my searches for bargains much easier. The format allows for photos, and info on items up for bid, and provides the locations and terms of each auction. I can also easily check back to see if I have been out bid

Thumbnail of user mitchellg215
1 review
2 helpful votes
February 1st, 2024

I was just in a live auction placed my bid waited to see if anyone else would outbid me the timer hits 0 and closes then they claim ive lost the bid even though i have the highest bid and a working payment method setup with them scummy experience also the other item i supposedly won on they are now claiming i MIGHT have one not actual conformation saying i won even though once again i was the highest bidder on close the site now displaying out bid even though the last bid was placed by me at 32.50

* HiBid attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

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Thumbnail of user benjaminc658
Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Mitchell, we've contacted you via private message to address these concerns, we look forward to assisting you with this matter. Thanks, The HiBid Team.

Thumbnail of user kimd1312
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 28th, 2024
Verified purchase

My husband and I decided to see what we could get for as little money as possible and we did really well! We got 23 lots and are extremely pleased with our purchases. Two lots were wrong(lots 26 and 1527)-but the rest were exactly what we expected. On-line was easy and setting up pick up was also easy. Men working at pick up were friendly and it was easy to find! We will definitely use this auction service again!

We have not heard back yet. I will give them some time to reply!

Reason I chose this business:

Found it on-line along with another more local auction we have used in the past.

Thumbnail of user jamess8113
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase

Every thing went good started use this system three yrs ago. When we were in shut down...good time looking through and then go back if I decide to bid on that auction.

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HiBid R. – HiBid Rep

Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your continued support and trust in our platform. If you have any suggestions or if there's anything we can do to enhance your experience further, please feel free to let us know.

Thumbnail of user daves1939
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 22nd, 2023
Verified purchase
• Updated review

Can,t figure out the closing which can be enough to piss me off. I spend enough that a friend can get a early close by MISTAKE>? That is not the first time I got screwed might be the last time. In the last year I,ve bought over 20 grand of some good some bad but maybe I can now give up. It was fun while it lasted. To old to get screwed in my younger day $#*! would happen just because.

Gave me a answer on the easy way out.

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Can,t figure out the closing which can be enough to...
June 21st, 2023
Verified site experience
• Previous review

Can,t figure out the closing which can be enough to piss me off. I spend enough that a friend can get a early close by MISTAKE>?

Thumbnail of user scottd1982
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 7th, 2024
Verified purchase

I have bid and won some great stuff on Hi-Bid. From washing machine, clothes dryer, freezer. Jewelry and coins to metal detectors. I just got a lawnmower yesterday for a good price. You name it its on here.

Reason I chose this business:

Found by accident on a google search.

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Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you, Scott, for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you've found a wide range of great deals on HiBid. We're glad you stumbled upon us through your Google search. If you ever need assistance or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to providing you with more great finds in the future!

Thumbnail of user tracyw924
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 26th, 2023
Verified purchase

Love bidding online. It's very easy. I only gave 4 stars because I find it difficult to search in my area. It came up with different auctions even though I put in the same search criteria.

Reason I chose this business:

Local auction houses use it and it's close to pick up my wins.

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HiBid R. – HiBid Rep

Hi Tracy! Thank you for your review and feedback! We're glad to hear that you love bidding online and find our platform easy to use. We appreciate your rating and understand your concern regarding the search functionality in your area. We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with the search results not consistently matching your specified criteria. We strive to provide accurate and relevant search results to ensure a seamless user experience. We appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention, and we'll investigate the matter further to improve the search functionality, especially in your specific area. In the meantime, if you encounter any difficulties with your searches or need assistance finding specific auctions in your area, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team at (844) 775-4774. Thank you for choosing us as your online bidding platform, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you even better in the future.

Thumbnail of user annn618
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 5th, 2024
Verified purchase

During the auction, the screen scrolled and reloaded, making it difficult to monitor the auction and bid on appropriate items. After items completed, I was surprised to see the comment "MAY HAVE WON". That was a bit indecisive. I was unable to pay for my items the next day because of technical difficulties.

Reason I chose this business:

It was the service used by the auctioneer.

Thumbnail of user georges2744
1 review
3 helpful votes
February 1st, 2024

I have bid on this site and when I win my items are received. AIKEN VINTAGE AUCTIONS are not honest, nor do they like to respond. Paid 106 on a won item 12/13/2023, and I'm yet to receive my item. No one seems to be able to help me with this. I will say GARNET GAZELLE is a very good Auction. They are honest and items are shipped out quickly and no false advertising or anything… If AIKEN VINTAGE was as honest I would have nothing but good things to say.

Tip for consumers:
I feel like I was taken for my money. I paid for an item I never received and today makes 2 months. This is terrible and my money was taking from me.

Thumbnail of user benjaminc658
Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you, George, for sharing your feedback with us. We've reached out via private message to assist you with this.

Thumbnail of user darrenb630
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
October 3rd, 2023
Verified purchase

This and most of my other experiences have been great. Ladage auctions as well as most others have been great. Saying that, I've had 3 bad dealings with ogle auctions, as in paying and never receiving my items, only to watch them listed again. Repeated email and texts, phone messages left with no response. I don't bid in ogle auctions anymore. Unlike all of the others, they're very disreputable.

Reason I chose this business:

They represent my favorite auction companies.

Thumbnail of user jefferyh198
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
May 23rd, 2023
Verified purchase

Love the deals I get on hibid! Trusted site get everything sent to me very fast. Easy pay and go!

Reason I chose this business:

Best site on the internet!

Thumbnail of user johnv2018
HiBid R. – HiBid Rep

Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the deals you find on HiBid. Hank you for choosing HiBid, and we look forward to serving you with more great deals in the future!

Thumbnail of user jodis555
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 1st, 2024
Verified purchase

Everything went well. Pictures were up early for preview. Any questions I had were explained on the site. Bidding went smoothly. Pickup of my winning bid items also went smooth & efficient.

Reason I chose this business:

Past positive experience with HiBid.

Thumbnail of user benjaminc658
Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you for your positive feedback, Jodi! We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth experience from start to finish, both with bidding and item pickup. We're delighted that you found our site user-friendly and informative. Your continued support means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you in future auctions. If you have any further questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thumbnail of user jimf1711
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

I had a great 1st experience. I searched what I was looking for and put them in my watch list. I got notifications as a reminder (thank goodness) and won my auction. Follow up emails for shipping made it easy too. I'll definitely be a repeat bidder

Reason I chose this business:

Was searching for a specific item and HiBid came up

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Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you, Jim! We're thrilled to hear about your great first experience with us. We're here to make bidding and winning as smooth as possible. If you ever have more auctions in mind or need assistance, you know where to find us. Happy bidding, and welcome to the HiBid community!

Thumbnail of user franka232
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
March 29th, 2024
Verified purchase

Great site depending on what you're looking for, can be anything from jewelry, antiques, furniture, toys, etc. Always a wide variety and sometimes good pricing/ bidding, dependent on what you're looking for.
Always fun to shop, the buying part cuts into my allowance, but as is said, you can't take it with you…

Reason I chose this business:

Happened upon the website while looking at auctions, signed in, managed to time it right, won some goodies…..

Thumbnail of user stacyc533
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 12th, 2023
Verified purchase

If you read each auctions details regarding the bidding, everything makes sense. I do wish that it would state floor bid instead of pulled on items. Otherwise, I believe it is very clear and enjoyable.

Reason I chose this business:

I enjoy auction experiences. It is nice to be able to participate in auctions that would not otherwise be feasible do to travel.

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Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you for your feedback, Stacy! We appreciate your insights and are glad to hear that you find our bidding process clear and enjoyable. If you have any more suggestions or questions, please feel free to reach out. Happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user lindaw3981
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 8th, 2024
Verified purchase

Everything I bought was in new condition and Joanne was very helpful to us. She's a great employee

Reason I chose this business:

Great values

Thumbnail of user benjaminc658
Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you, Linda, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you received great service and that your items were in new condition. Providing value and excellent customer service is our priority, and we're grateful for your appreciation - Happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user billb2106
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 30th, 2023
Verified purchase

Very easy to bid. Was out of town when auction closed. No problem with my son picking up my items

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HiBid R. – HiBid Rep

Thank you so much for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our bidding process easy and convenient. Happy Bidding!

Thumbnail of user ricks1528
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 17th, 2023
Verified purchase

Called asked about color number on bid.They got back with when they were there. Answered all my questions very nice to work with.

Reason I chose this business:

Easy to bid and not have to put up with rude people or parking issues. Has been a very good experience so far. No complaints!

Thumbnail of user johnv2018
HiBid R. – HiBid Rep

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that our the auctioneer and/or our team were helpful and provided good customer service. We strive to make the bidding process easy and ensure a positive experience for our users. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to us. Happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user cindyl1230
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 23rd, 2023
Verified purchase

The guys at the River City Auction in San Antonio are very hard working. Always work to get me my winning items.

Reason I chose this business:

Found it by accident. Glad I did.

Thumbnail of user benjaminc658
Ben C. – HiBid Rep

Thank you, Cindy! We're delighted to hear that you love the overall experience. It's our pleasure to bring you a positive bidding experience. If you have any further comments or if there's anything specific you'd like to share, feel free to let us know. Happy bidding!

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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 categories from the menu on the homepage. Featured and Hot auctions below the search bar show auctions currently trending on HiBid, and there’s a Top Picks For You section featuring items bidders might be especially interested in based on previous visits to the site.

Simplicity & Support For Auctioneers

To streamline the online auction process, HiBid.com was built from the ground up to work alongside Auction Flex 360, a full-service auction management solution. Auction Flex 360 provides auctioneers with clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing list management, inventory management, multi-parcel bidding, and other features that help effectively run auctions. Auctioneers can specify auction details such as commission, seller tax, buyer premiums, and buyer tax. Auction Flex 360 staff also provide support before and after the sale to make the auction experience as smooth as possible for buyers and sellers alike.

Auctioneers, Get Started Today!

With the ability to sell just about anything and the flexibility to select the online auction format best for particular auction assets, HiBid.com is the most reliable way to reach more bidders around the world, generate more bids, and realize higher sold prices. Auctioneers can visit Auction Flex 360 to get started with a free trial.

Business History

HiBid is a robust online auction platform supporting multiple types of bidding for online-only and in-person auctions. HiBid is the integrated web service and bidding solution for Auction Flex 360, which is the leading auction software for live auctions. HiBid is unique in that it is both a private-label solution and a portal.

Auction Flex 360 includes cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing list management, inventory management, multi-parcel, and more. Auction Flex 360 also provides a seamless solution for auction companies to upload auctions to their websites and accept internet absentee bids, conduct internet-only auctions, or offer webcast live internet bidding.

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