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…
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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…
Formerly the personal conveyance of Princess Diana, this 1994 Audi Cabriolet is a highlight of this weekend’s Blenheim Palace Auction with Coys of Kensington. With just a few months to the 20th anniversary of her untimely and tragic death, this vehicle is receiving international attention from collectors, enthusiasts, and reporters. As many royals do not own cars personally, this Audi…
In Norwalk, OH, one man collected more than 700 orphan, unique, micro and highly sought-after cars. Next month, the entire Ron Hackenberger collection is going to auction at no reserve in a two-day event with VanDerBrink Auctions and JF Marketing/Auction & Real Estate Services – already drawing attention from bidders around the world. Ron Hackenberger started his collection with a…
On the heels of a highly successful 2016, Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has set the stage for another incredible auction at Mohegan Sun. As the newest auction on the Barrett-Jackson calendar, the Northeast Auction at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT has quickly reached popularity among car collectors. In fact, last year’s inaugural Northeast Auction was the first double sell out in…
On June 20, Equify LLC will bring a high-volume equipment auction to the Proxibid platform, sure to be a treat for equipment buyers around the globe. If you’re looking to build your fleet, you won’t want to miss this highly-anticipated sale. Taking place at the company’s Willis Point, TX lot, the two-ring auction will begin at 10am Central. Ring One…
Never miss an item crossing the auction block! We’re excited to introduce catalog sync on mobile – allowing users to easily and quickly follow an auction on their mobile device. This new feature may be familiar to those who have used Proxibid’s desktop bidding experience, because it functions just like the desktop live bidding window. The Live Bidding Window on…