Step-by-Step: Upload Your Auction to the Internet
1. Open the Upload Center
Go to Auction Lots & Preview
Click the Upload button (
904_frm_Upload_Button) near the bottom left
2. Configure the General Tab
Here you can:
Edit auction name, date, and visibility on HiBid
Enter Terms & Conditions
Set Buyer’s Premium and explanation
Specify payment and pickup/shipping instructions
Enter auction location
3. Set Registration Rules (Registration Tab)
Configure bidder registration behavior:
Select Internet Bidder Registration Type
Set Required Last Credit Card Authorization in Days
Choose accepted cards (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover)
Set an automatic bidding limit upon successful registration
💡 Use credit card-based registration to verify bidder intent and reduce last-minute delays.
4. Configure Bidding (Bidding Tab)
Customize how online bidding works:
Select bidding type: Absentee, Internet-only, or Webcast
Choose bid method: Maximum or Flat
Set bidding window (open/close date & time)
Enable Immediate Bid Status, Reserve Status, and Buyer's Premium Preview
Adjust Bid Increments if needed
🛠️ Each auction can have individual bid increments applied at upload.
5. Set Lot Staggering (Lot Stagger Tab)
Stagger by Auction or Stagger by Lot
Example: A 10-second stagger means each subsequent lot closes 10 seconds after the previous
6. Configure Soft Close
Prevent “sniping” with Soft Close: any last-minute bids extend that lot's closing time
Use Linked Soft Close Groups to extend all linked lots together (e.g., all tractors)
7. AuctionZip Integration
Upload auction details to AuctionZip.com using your login
Requirements:
Future-dated auction
Filled-in description field
If you don’t have an account, create one before using this feature
8. Explore Miscellaneous Options
The Miscellaneous tab lists settings with descriptions at the top of the window
These include additional display or behavior options unique to your auction setup
9. Post-Auction Price Upload
After the auction:
Make sure all items are invoiced in Auction Flex
Re-open the Upload Center
Select options to show realized prices
Click to Re-Upload the auction
✅ Prices realized can be published to help attract future bidders and show market activity.
Final Tip
Make sure your images, lot data, and all required fields are finalized before uploading to avoid resync delays or errors.