Best Overall eBay. eBay is the best overall online auction website because its free for buyers, both seller and buyer have protections from fraud, and youre not restricted to just the United States. You can buy and sell on eBay from most countries.

How do I join an online auction?

How to Participate in Online BiddingGetting Started. Create an account or login.SEARCH PROPERTIES. Search and sort through listings and determine the listings that interest you.GETTING READY FOR AUCTION. Click on interested property link labeled “Detailed Information” DAY OF AUCTION. you win the bid.

What does may have won mean in auction?

The May Have Won notice at the close of each item means that there could be a larger pending bid that needs approval by the auctioneer. So if you see based on your last bid amount that you may have won you could be outbid by a pending bid not yet approved.

Can you watch Copart auctions without being a member?

Joining Copart Auctions You dont need to be logged in to view an auction, but you will need a Basic or Premier Membership to place a bid. The Auctions Dashboard is where you can minimize or maximize auction windows and even place bids.

What are disadvantages of online auctions?

Disadvantages of online auctionsShopping online is fun and addictive. You dont get to inspect the item you are bidding for. If you are bidding for a self-storage unit, there might be a lack of information about what it contains.More items

Why does Hibid say may have won?

What does May Have Won mean? Due to a peculiarity of our auction softwares system (we use Hibid), if you are the high bidder for an item at the end of the auction, the site will not say You Have Won it will say You May Have Won. Do not worry about this.

What does may have won mean on Hibid?

IF YOU SEE YOU MAY HAVE WON ~ YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INVOICE AFTER THE ENTIRE AUCTION IS CLOSED. IT WILL HAVE INSTRUCTIONS ON WHAT TO DO NEXT.