HiBid

HiBid is an online bidding platform used by auction companies across the United States and Canada, thousands of which publish their sales there. Some auctions are timed and run entirely online until a fixed closing time; others are live events streamed over the internet, where remote bidders compete with the people in the room. The range is extremely varied: coins, jewellery, art and all sorts of collectibles share the site with vehicles, property and household goods, depending on each auctioneer.

For collectors, the appeal lies in local and estate auctions, where coins, sports memorabilia or antiques can turn up. Each auction company sets its own terms, so the buyer's premium, payment deadlines and whether lots are shipped or must be collected in person vary from one sale to the next. Lots are described in English and bid on in US dollars, or in Canadian dollars at Canadian sales.