Nothing is more frustrating than not having access to equipment you need, when you need it, especially when your business depends on it. When you buy equipment, work schedules, travel, and time zones can make an otherwise painless process long and cumbersome. That’s why we’ve designed Proxibid’s 24-hour global equipment platform – to help buyers acquire equipment around the world on…

Silverstone Auctions’ Annual Salon Privé is one of the most highly-anticipated collector car auctions in the world. Presented at the picturesque Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, UK, the entire auction weekend is an elegant event that celebrates the very best vehicles and timepieces available on the market. Live bidding will begin Saturday, September 2 at 3:00 PM EUR, but online bidding…

As one of the most important events of World War II, the Normandy Landings on June 6, 1944 signaled a momentum gain for the Allied Forces. Nearly 160,000 American, British, Canadian troops landed and gained a crucial foothold in continental Europe, bearing with them flags of their home nations. The beaches and surrounding villages would later become a harbor for…

While the nation’s farmers prepare for a busy fall, farm equipment auctions pick up considerably to provide the equipment needed to harvest. Leading sellers will hold auctions throughout the month of August and online bidding for more than 85 events will be provided by Proxibid. Highlights of the farm and agricultural auction calendar include: August 7 – 8: Sullivan Auctioneers featuring…

When Proxibid was launched, the business mission was to “virtualize” the live auction experience. The idea was to allow online auction attendees to have exactly the same experience as an on-site attendee. As the business progressed, there were several hurdles to be overcome. One of those hurdles was the registration process. It became obvious that having buyers register for individual…

Want it, need it, gotta have it? Our partnership with Express provides financing to Proxibid users who purchase heavy equipment, industrial machinery, and vehicles on Proxibid.com. When you’re buying at auction, timing is everything. Express financing provides quick, decisive action and flexibility for buyers to use their financing as they see fit. If you see a one-of-a-kind piece you can’t…

Buying anything through an auction website presents a unique set of challenges for a buyer. Chief among them is trust. It’s hard to give a seller money for an item when you have no idea who that seller is, or whether they’re representing their side of the transaction ethically. Most sites deal with this by allowing buyers to contribute to…