Run timed auction software as part of our all in one solution or as a bolt on to your existing website. Buyers are now actively bidding at much higher values in timed online only auctions, we've worked with our auction partners to release the Bid-Up-NowTM feature that recreates the thrill and excitement of in-person auctions making this technology even more compelling for bidders.
Plus, one of the main advantages of our timed online only bidding software is that every lot is set to end consecutively as default. No more issues of only the active lots extending and bidders missing out on subsequent items.
Unlike most one-size-fits-all timed bidding software, our solution is versatile and robust, designed with extensive customisation options to meet the unique needs of each client. At the individual auction level, you can control key settings such as timing between lots, anti-sniping extension times, batch or consecutive lot closings, phase-off times, and bidder focus options. Users can leave maximum bids and the platform will bid top on their behalf. Users can also reduce their maximum bid to the executed bid value at any time.
Additional features include Bid Up Now™ for last-second bidding, as well as deposit and credit limit requirements for users or specific lots.
Our timed auction software is built on real-time technology to deliver high-level bidder concurrency, scaling seamlessly to support demand. Our bidding engines are fully separated from web assets, ensuring they operate independently of web traffic for optimal performance. Bids are processed instantly, with automatic time extensions and zero lag to accommodate high-volume bidding. A built-in connection monitor alerts users to any internet issues, and there’s no need for page refreshes, as all bid data updates in real time for every user.
This powerful combination of flexibility, speed, and stability makes our timed auction software an industry-leading solution for a seamless and engaging auction experience.
Our timed auction software is designed to operate seamlessly on your Bidstream™ website, but when paired with our timed clerking tools, you can also run it alongside hybrid or “deaf and dumb” sales on third-party bidding aggregators. This setup offers a new level of flexibility, allowing you to leverage the exposure and underbidding opportunities that aggregator platforms bring, while keeping your loyal audience within your own technology ecosystem.
This approach reduces reliance on external platforms, helping you maintain control of your bidder base and preserve valuable data. Our comprehensive bid tracking and reporting tools log every bid, extension, and autobid execution, making any post-auction disputes straightforward to resolve.
Our timed auction software follows a fixed-cost pricing model, giving you predictable costs regardless of the number of lots or auctions you hold. Compared to the high fees of operating solely on aggregator platforms, our solution provides cost savings while improving hammer realisations and creating opportunities to transition platform bidders to your private-label system in the future.
Our extensive testing with timed online auctions and feedback from our user base revealed a common challenge: manually entering a maximum bid in the final seconds often feels clunky, causing some bidders to miss out just as a lot closes. To address this, we developed the class-leading Bid Up Now™ tool for timed auctions.
When a lot enters the anti-sniping window, the bid entry area transforms into a simple Bid Up Now™ button, allowing bidders to instantly place the next increment with one click—just like in a live auction. This streamlined approach ramps up excitement, making the final moments of a timed lot feel more dynamic and engaging. By capturing those crucial last-second bids, Bid Up Now™ drives more bidding activity and maximises results, turning timed auctions into thrilling, competitive events.
Our timed auction software user interface has been rigorously tested across thousands of auctions and millions of lots to ensure it’s easy to navigate, understand, and use for both new and experienced bidders.
Our UI/UX team has crafted specialised mobile interfaces to enhance the experience on smaller screens, clearly highlighting active items and presenting the most relevant information in an optimised layout. Features such as countdown phasing on finished lots, a connection quality indicator, and, on desktop, a focus tool that refreshes the action if a browser tab goes to sleep, all ensure a seamless, engaging experience across devices.
For even greater convenience, our optional mobile apps for Apple and Android let users access the auction, log in, and bid on the go, making it simple to stay connected wherever they are.
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