Proxibid is pleased to announce that we’ve received a Big O! Excellence Award, given by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. This year, we received the Innovator of the Year Award, which recognizes an individual or organization within the community that has envisioned and executed on an opportunity, has creatively made a difference and is on a path to be a leader in their field. We think these qualities are certainly accurate descriptions for Proxibid and we like that others think so, too.

We’re proud of the work we have done to earn this esteemed award.

When it comes to opportunity, we’re practically experts. We provide a platform that is both innovative and inspiring, and we work hard to enhance the auction industry. For our auction company partners, we have created a unique opportunity for them to participate in a global, vibrant and trusted marketplace, helping local and regional auction companies grow their businesses to have an international presence. And as we’ve expanded the industry and enhanced the auction experience for both buyers and sellers, it’s clear that what we’re doing is pretty exciting.

We’re changing the way people make online purchases and are creating a worldwide marketplace that can’t be matched by anyone in the industry. We’re honored to be considered as a company that embodies the qualities of an innovator, and look forward to a bright future as we continue to enhance the auction industry.

When you’re adding important pieces to your memorabilia collection, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not the item is authentic.  To help you protect your investment and to protect the integrity of the marketplace, we recommend working only with industry-leading authenticators.   If you are buying or selling memorabilia of any sort using Proxibid, we urge you to review our list of approved authenticators. 

If auction companies are working with authenticators on Proxibid’s list of “banned” authenticators, they risk having items, or auctions, removed from the Proxibid marketplace. 

We take pride in offering the world’s largest, most trusted online auction marketplace.  If you ever have questions about items being sold on Proxibid, please contact our Risk team at info@proxibid.com subject line Fraud – COA.

We are pleased to introduce our new Instant Purchase feature for timed auctions!

For auction companies, “Instant Purchase” is an added tool that will expand your sales offerings, ensuring that multiple buying opportunities are in place for the items you are selling. For buyers, Instant Purchase is another way to enhance the buying experience. Buyers can now simply click a button and purchase an item right away, rather than waiting for the auction to end.

The added benefits?

• It’s an additional (and exciting) way for auction companies to sell items on Proxibid.
• The buyer’s premium is included in the Instant Purchase price so buyers know how much they are spending.
• Auction companies receive instant payment after an item has been sold.
• It’s optional for auction companies that utilize timed auctions.
• It’s instant gratification for buyers… who doesn’t love that?

We think Instant Purchase is a tool that will change the way both auction companies and buyers use Proxibid. For more information about Instant Purchase and other new products introduced today, click here.

We love iPads…and we know you do too. If you weren’t a winner in the previous Proxibid iPad sweepstakes, now’s your chance! Simply “like” Proxibid on Facebook and click the “Enter Sweepstakes” button to be registered to win an iPad! Take advantage of the additional opportunities to increase your chance to win—invite your friends to enter the sweepstakes and your name will be added into the pile again! But that’s not all… if Proxibid reaches 30,000 likes by this Friday, April 27, a second iPad will be entered into the contest. Feeling lucky? Enter the sweepstakes today!

This sweepstakes features the latest in Apple technology—a 16 GB third generation iPad with Wi-Fi! Visit Proxibid’s sweepstakes page for more information and to enter to win before May 20. And may the odds be ever in your favor.

Proxibid has become the one-stop spot for all of your equipment, real estate, and collectible needs. But, in true Proxibid fashion, we haven’t stopped there. One of our newest services allows you to make an investment in more than just goods. Now, you can make an investment in memories. Our virtual box office allows you to easily navigate through the hottest concerts and shows coming to venues near you, so buy tickets for your favorite concerts, shows and games on Proxibid Tickets today!

This summer is bursting with hot concerts for people of all musical tastes. Get information on tour dates, venues and tickets for the best price available. My friend’s 16 year-old sister, who has spent the last 3 months drooling over the newest teen heartthrob, One Direction, has been watching Proxibid Tickets anxiously in hopes that they will announce an unexpected show in Omaha. I, on the other hand, have my eye on a 3-day Lollapalooza pass, which are sold out on the official website. What concerts are you excited for this summer? Browse through our website to find shows featuring your favorite artists and bands.

If sports are more your thing, look no further. For those local to Omaha, tickets are now available for this summer’s College World Series games and the Olympic swim trials. Not from Omaha? You can search for tickets to your favorite NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB games from across the country!  

We want be the catalyst for a summer full of memories with your families and friends. Visit www.proxibidtickets.com to start planning your exciting summer events!

We, at Proxibid, never cease to be amazed at our nation’s ability to come together during times of tragedy. Last Thursday’s shooting in Greenland, New Hampshire which resulted in the death of Greenland Police Chief Michael Maloney and severely injured four other officers was a devastating loss for the community and our condolences go out to those affected by the tragedy.

As a way to honor Chief Maloney and to give back to the Maloney family, Proxibid will partner with WGAM “The Game” in their four-day timed benefit auction; the proceeds of which will be donated to the Chief Michael Maloney Family Trust, a fund established to help support Chief Maloney’s wife, two children, and grandson.

An incredible surge of donations have been made since the auction was first announced. We are particularly excited to announce that an autographed Kyle Korver Chicago Bulls jersey has been donated to the cause by Korver himself. Korver is a personal friend of the general manager of WGAM “The Game” and auction coordinator, Matt Perrault, and was inspired by the station’s effort to give back to the Maloney family.

As one of the best players in Creighton University history, Korver has become an Omaha legend. He has won several awards throughout his career, including 2x Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year, NCAA All-American Second Team and NBA three-point shooting champion. Considered a clutch three-point shooter for the Chicago Bulls, Korver’s name will live on at Creighton University and in the Omaha community forever.

Korver’s jersey is a valuable find for Creighton Blue Jay fans, Chicago Bulls fans, and Korver fans alike. Be sure you set your maximum bids high, because you’re going to have to outbid me, Proxibid’s Communication Intern and diehard Creighton basketball fan! And for those not hopelessly devoted to Creighton or Chicago Bulls basketball like me, there will be a number of valuable Boston sports tickets and other autographed jerseys, including one from Celtics great Bill Russell, an autographed photo of Tom Brady, a signed LaDainian Tomlinson mini-helmet and more.

We encourage you to bid in this auction to benefit the family of Chief Michael Maloney, who courageously gave up his life for the safety of his community. To view the complete catalog and to bid, visit www.proxibid.com.

We are thrilled to introduce 47 (YES! 47) new features, including seven security enhancements, to our Proxibid community.  Proxibid’s team also addressed 79 defects as we continue to improve our online auction marketplace.  Some of the highlights introduced in the wee hours include:

Proxibid Premier Services Enhancements:    For auctions that leverage Proxibid Premier Services, we have made it even easier to access inspection reports.  Additionally, a new “sort by” feature makes it easier to sort by inspected items within a catalog.

100 Lots Per Page for Timed Auction Catalogs:  Now, bidders will now be able to choose from 10, 25, 50, or 100 lots to display on one page when viewing the auction catalog.

AuctionPlums Phase 4:  Our partner at AuctionPlums, a provider of a Facebook auction game, wants to allow players view and to bid on select items from Proxibid without leaving the gaming environment.  We have created a sub-domain solution that will allow AuctionPlums to create a compelling user experience while allowing Proxibid to create relationships with interested gamers.

For detailed information about the new enhancements introduced today, please review the release notes.

Here is a trivia question for all of you history buffs: What boat was named by George Washington in 1797, was a pinnacle contributor to the defeat of the British in the War of 1812, and is the world’s oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat?

If you guessed the USS Constitution, you are correct! This ship has played a pivotal role in the United State’s naval history, and is spending her retirement on display at Pier 1 of the former Charlestown Navy Yard, at one end of Boston’s Freedom Trail.

On April 29, you will no longer have to travel to Boston to see this incredible ship. Proxibid has partnered with YAP Auctions in an auction we feel the entire nation should know about—an extraordinary replica of the USS Constitution. At 58 inches long, 18 ½ inches wide and 39 inches high, this model is a one-of-a-kind work of art that has been finished just in time for the 200^th anniversary of the War of 1812.

After two years and 2,000 hours of labor, an anonymous craftsman has donated the completed replica to the Hall County World War II Hero Flight Charity Auction. This foundation is dedicated to flying veterans to Washington D.C. to visit their respective war memorials.

 This replica is intricately detailed and highly valuable— a perfect display for American history lovers!

Take a look at some photos of the construction process, or view the item here:

And the final product:

Bid online on Proxibid for this outstanding piece of American history. We are very impressed by this model. We know you will be too! 

In this day and age, efficiency is the name of the game. The market requires quick and easy access to the best goods and services available, a demand that fueled our decision to partner with Auctionservices.com to create AuctionsEverywhere, a tool for bidders to gain entry into the best auctions around. This partnership will enable you, the auction company, to strategically expose your upcoming auctions to thousands of bidders from across the globe.

AuctionsEverywhere is the largest auction listing network in the industry. At no extra cost, you can post your catalogs on the site, expanding the reach of your auctions to thousands of buyers across the globe. There is no better tool for buyers to browse and bid on your lots. Bidders can quickly and easily search through yours and hundreds of other catalogs to find exactly what they are looking for.

Our goal is to make the auction experience positive for everyone involved. Proxibid is constantly creating new and innovative ways to enable auction companies to host successful and lucrative auctions. Through AuctionsEverywhere, your auctions will be exposed to an unprecedented number of bidders at no extra cost or hassle.

Make your auctions visible to thousands of serious bidders worldwide. Sign up for AuctionsEverywhere today at signup.auctionseverywhere.com.

At more than 7,000 miles per hour, the X-43A Scramjet is the fastest aircraft in the world. This plane, created by NASA, can reach top speed in a whopping 11 seconds and is 9.3 times faster than the speed of sound. In other words, the Scramjet can fly from the United States to Sydney, Australia in a measly two hours! Wish you could take the Scramjet on a private ride to a far-away auction that interests you? There’s no need. Proxibid’s online marketplace is so powerful that you can attend auctions around the world from the comfort of your own home or office. Don’t settle for an auction at a location near you. Browse Proxibid’s site until you find exactly what you are looking for.

Not an internet expert? It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to navigate Proxibid’s site—simply log on, create an account and bid with just the click of a button.

So buckle up and enjoy the ride while using Proxibid. It’s fast. It’s easy. It’s safe. Visit www.proxibid.com and start bidding today!