10 Jan: J.J. Kane Auctioneers Adds Monthly Timed Auctions to 2017 Schedule, Exclusively Online on Proxibid

Omaha, NE—January 10, 2017—Proxibid, the world’s most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, has been selected by J.J. Kane Auctioneers, the nation’s largest auction company focused on equipment utilized in the power line, telecommunication, forestry, and transportation industries, to be its exclusive provider of timed auctions. Beginning January 20, 2017, J.J. Kane Auctioneers will host…

20 Dec: Take Advantage of Saved Search!

What makes it easier than ever to browse and buy on Proxibid? That’s right…Saved Search! Proxibid’s Saved Search email alerts let buyers know when items matching their saved search criteria become available for sale in the Marketplace. We are excited to deliver new content, catered to your needs, straight to your inboxes. Search, save keyword(s), and filter the information you…

19 Dec: A Collector’s Guide to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

When Barrett-Jackson sets the stage in Scottsdale for the company’s 46th annual auction, attendees, onlookers, and collectors will experience an auction event like none other. This year’s docket is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events to date, with more than 1,500 collectible vehicles and 2,000 pieces of automobilia crossing the block in a nine-day extravaganza. Here’s…

19 Dec: Catch the Excitement of the 46th Annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction Live Online on Proxibid

Omaha, NE—December 19, 2016—Proxibid, the world’s most trusted way to connect buyers and sellers of highly valued items, will be the exclusive provider of live online bidding for Barrett-Jackson’s 46th Annual Scottsdale Auction. Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, will bring its exciting docket, including Steven Tyler’s personal 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder selling for charity and the 1960…

16 Dec: The Best Moments of 2016…as Told by our Employees

With a network of 3,350+ active sellers, spanning all major classes of inventory, we’ve seen it and sold it all. That means we get to be part of some pretty amazing moments every year. Here are a few fan favorites – the best moments of 2016.   Shane Hughes, Sales Executive Shane’s favorite item on Proxibid in 2016 crossed through…

14 Dec: What Buyers Should Look for in Item Descriptions

Bidding in an online auction is a unique experience. Buyers only have access to information sellers are willing—or able—to share in the item description. That’s why Proxibid does everything it can to support buyers while encouraging sellers to provide the information they need to place an informed bid. Still, it is up to the buyer to do their due diligence…

12 Dec: Customer Support: A Day-in-the-Life of Stephanie Valadez

Proxibid staffs a Customer Support team 7 days a week, operating from 7 AM to 10 PM central, to provide technical assistance and troubleshooting for buyers and sellers. Our department is not a scripted call center but a team of real-live experts on the Proxibid platform, operating out of our headquarters in Nebraska. If you’ve got a question, they’ve got…

06 Dec: How Proxibid Keeps Buyers Safe

Online auctions are a great place to find a wide range of items for sale. From antiques to heavy construction equipment, buyers have access to great deals from auctioneers located across the globe. Unfortunately, some online auction platforms present buyers with the risk of being taken advantage of by dishonest sellers. One of the biggest concerns buyers may have is…

01 Dec: Auction Logistics: A Day-in-the-Life of Brad Burke

One of the unique services offered by Proxibid is a dedicated team of agents who assist with auction logistics. Sellers utilize Proxibid’s logistics team to help a sale run smoothly – either remotely from our headquarters in Nebraska or onsite anywhere in the world. With an agent on the ground at an auction, there’s an extra pair of hands to…

14 Nov: Buyer’s Premiums: What You Need to Know

Buying a product through an auction is a very different experience from buying a product in a retail establishment. Prices in retail locations are clearly marked, and that’s what the buyer pays. In contrast, prices at auctions are set by what buyers are willing to pay. But that’s not the only fee. When buying at auction, often a buyer’s premium…