ALLBIDS

ALLBIDS, online auctions from police, government and estate sources in Australia

ALLBIDS is an Australian online auction platform that sells lots from the police, government agencies and estates. Its catalogue is organised into themed auctions that are listed for 4 to 7 days and close on the scheduled day. The company presents itself as "Australia's trusted home of unique online auctions" and claims to be the number one auction place based on customer reviews.

The business operates under several brands and sections: ALLBIDS, BOATBIDS, CARBIDS and EHVA, as well as a specific charity auction category. The platform allows users to bid, watch lots, receive sale alerts and manage their transaction history from a user account.

Categories and types of lots

The catalogue covers a wide range of goods, with staggered closing times depending on the category:

• Vehicles: cars, commercial and 4WD vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts, prestige and luxury cars, classic and unique cars, number plates and spare parts. Includes Sydney car auctions and truck auctions.
• Boats: leisure and cruising boats, power boats and boat parts and accessories.
• Wine and beverages: wine auctions with daily closings, beers and spirits, wine accessories and private collections of premium wine and spirits.
• Antiques and art: antique and vintage furniture, Asian art, automobilia, decor, lighting, rugs and textiles, silver, vintage cameras and audiovisual equipment, vintage fashion, art (Asian school, etchings, Indigenous art, local art, photography, watercolours), books, Chinese porcelain and ceramics, coins and notes, collectable toys and dolls, collectible watches, curios, estate jewellery, design and interior design objects, clocks, mirrors, vases and bowls, industrial and rustic pieces, mid-century modern style, pop culture collectables (film, TV, music, sport), science and nature objects, tableware and vinyl, hi-fi equipment and instruments.
• Hospitality: cafe and restaurant furniture, cooking cookware, equipment components and parts, food preparation and food service, food warming, glassware and utensils. Closes every Monday.
• Computers: Apple equipment (computers and iPads), bulk and pallet lots, components (hard drives, processors, RAM, graphics cards), computers and workstations, monitors, multimedia accessories, networking, notebook/laptop accessories, i3/i5/i7 laptops, printer accessories, printers, projectors, server racks, servers and UPS. Closes every Tuesday.
• Household: bedroom, bathroom and laundry items, books, toys and hobbies, domestic cleaning equipment and supplies, domestic heaters and coolers, fashion and beauty, home electronics and entertainment, homeware and decorations, household furniture, kitchenware and dining, nursery and baby care, outdoors and garden, personal services, sewing, fabrics and linen, and white goods. Closes on weekends.
• Industrial: batteries, building materials, tools and hardware. Closes on Tuesdays and weekends.
• Jewellery: estate jewellery, gemstones, new jewellery and watches. Closes on Tuesdays and weekends.
• Office: mobile phones and accessories, office and business equipment, office and business supplies, office furniture, security systems and accessories. Closes on Tuesdays and weekends.
• Sports: bikes and scooters, outdoor recreation and camping equipment. Closes on weekends.
• Sydney: auctions closing daily.
• Trucks: truck auctions.

Charity auctions and community action

ALLBIDS runs a charity auction and special events section, with a specific category for Marymead. The platform displays indicators of funds raised for charity and community, as well as the number of bids placed and lots sold by sellers in the current year.

How the platform works

Auctions are listed for 4 to 7 days and bids close on the scheduled day. Users can register, sign in, bid, watch lots, receive sale alerts and view their transaction history, the status of their bids, won and lost items, and manage their credit card, password and personal details. The website warns that cookies must be enabled for it to work and links to its privacy policy.

Presence and contact

The company operates from Australia and has an administration email, a development email and an email address associated with Sydney. It also has a landline with Australian international prefix and a mobile number. The site includes a contact form and an option to sell.

Phone: +61 2 6239 2262 · Email: admin@allbids.com.au · Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00; Saturdays 09:00 to 12:00