🆕 Coming Soon — HiBid search will be updated with new delivery filters, location search, and a radius selector. The new sections below cover what's changing.
Whether you're searching by keyword, filtering by location, or browsing by auction type, HiBid offers several ways to find the right auction for you.
🆕 Searching for Auctions
Use the search bar at the top of any HiBid page to search by keyword, item type, or auctioneer name. Results show both individual lots and auctions matching your search.
🆕 Filtering by Delivery Method
Two toggles help you control what types of results appear:
Pickup — Shows auctions and lots available for local pickup. Both toggles are on by default.
Shipping — Shows lots that offer shipping.
You can turn off either toggle, but not both at the same time. If you only want shippable lots, turn off Pickup. If you only want local pickup, turn off Shipping.
International Shipping: When a location is set, an "Include international shipping" checkbox appears. It is checked by default. Uncheck it to exclude lots from sellers in other countries.
🆕 Setting Your Location
Use the location field to find auctions near you. It accepts a city name, state, country, ZIP code, or postal code. As you type, suggestions will appear to help you select the right location.
Once a location is set, a search radius selector appears. Choose from: Anywhere, 25, 50, 100, 250, or 500 miles. The default is 50 miles.
Your location and filter preferences are saved on your device so you don't have to re-enter them each visit. You can clear your location at any time by clicking the X in the location field.
How your location is determined:
If you manually set a location, that is used.
If no location is set and you're logged in, your account's ZIP code is used.
If still no location, HiBid may use your device's location if you've granted permission.
🆕 Searching from a State Page
If you're browsing a state-specific page on HiBid and enter a location outside that state, you'll automatically be taken to the full HiBid marketplace to see all results near you.
Browse by Auction Format
Click Find Auctions in the top navigation bar to access all auction browsing options.
All Auctions on HiBid.com: Displays all auctions currently on HiBid.com with no filters.
Biddable: Shows all auctions that can currently be bid upon.
Webcast: Lists all current webcast auctions.
Online Only: Lists all current online-only auctions.
Absentee: Shows all absentee auctions available for sign-up.
Listing Only: Shows auctions with listings only — typically in-person auctions.
Past Auctions: Showcases previous auctions.
Browse by Popularity
Auctions Closing Soon: Displays auctions closing in the near future.
Featured Auctions: The top auctions featured on the HiBid homepage.
Hot Auctions: Auctions seeing the most bids and activity.
Hot Lots: Individual lots with the most bid activity.
Browse by Location
All Auctions (Map): An interactive map to search for auctions near you.
Auctions by State: Browse auctions by selecting a U.S. state.
Search by Company
Company Search: Search for a specific auction company by name.
Need help? Contact our support team or visit the Help Center.