Create your HiBid account
Use accurate contact and card information. Registration may place an authorization on the card; it is not the winning charge.
Know the lot. Know the terms. Bid with confidence.
How to buy at Bidding Is Open online auctions
Online bidding is straightforward when you slow down long enough to inspect the catalog, understand your total, and plan for pickup or shipping before the close.
Four-step bidder path
How to register, review, and place a bid
Complete the account and event-registration steps early, then study the lot and full purchase cost before bidding.
Register for the event
Every auction has specific terms. Read and accept them before bidding, then confirm your bidder approval.
Research each lot
Study every photo, description, measurement, visible condition detail, and known vintage/original/reproduction classification.
Place a binding bid
Bid only what you are prepared to pay. Account for the 18% premium, applicable tax, and fulfillment cost.
Understand your total
Hammer price is only the starting point
Auction-specific terms control. The example below explains the standing fee structure but is not an estimate for shipping or a substitute for the live catalog.
$100 hammerYour winning bid
+$18 premium18% buyer’s premium
+ applicable taxTax is applied to taxable purchases as required
Shipping is not included in the invoice example. When shipping is requested, it is quoted separately at actual cost with no markup and sent for approval before charge.
After the close
If you win
Winning invoices are expected to settle within 72 hours. Follow the invoice instructions promptly so pickup or shipping can move forward.
Payment
Your card on file is automatically charged for the winning invoice after close, subject to the event terms and any approved arrangement made before the auction.
Pickup
Pickup is by appointment at 217 Capitol Ct, Ocoee, Florida 34761. Do not arrive without a confirmed appointment.
Shipping
Shipping is available for all lots. We prepare a separate actual-cost quote, request approval, then charge and ship once approved.
Bidder FAQ
Details worth knowing
The live catalog’s auction-specific terms and required disclosures prevail if anything differs from this general guide.
What is the buyer’s premium?
An 18% buyer’s premium is added to the hammer price of each winning lot. Applicable sales tax is also added unless a valid exemption is accepted under the auction-specific process.
When is my card charged?
The card associated with your bidder registration is authorized during registration and is automatically charged for a valid winning invoice after the auction closes. Contact us before the auction if an approved alternative payment arrangement is needed.
Can I retract a bid?
Bids are binding. Review the lot, amount, terms, and shipping or pickup implications before confirming any bid.
What does as-is, where-is mean?
You are buying the lot in its present condition and location, based on the listing, photographs, available inspection, and your own evaluation. Ask questions before bidding because post-sale expectations cannot replace pre-bid review.
How do I know if a sign is original or a reproduction?
Each lot identifies vintage, original, or reproduction status based on the information available to us. Read the specific description and inspect all photos; if a classification matters to your bid, ask before the lot closes.