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Online auctions are an economic powerhouse in the world today. Millions of people have bought or sold at least one item through these online services. As confidence grows in them, so too does their membership continue to grow.
You may be surprised to find out that there are alternatives to the massively popular eBay. Which online auctions are worth trying? TopConsumerReviews.com reviews and ranks the best online auctions available today.

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ONLINE AUCTIONS

When people hear "online auction" they immediately think of eBay. With good reason; this enormously widespread auction site boasts millions of users across several countries and sells thousands of items every day.

However, there are alternatives to eBay. As it has grown in size, so too have a variety of complaints. From rising fees charged to their sellers, to prices that are driven up by large numbers of buyers, other online auction sites have started nipping at the heels of eBay.

When looking at online auctions, there are a number of factors you'll want to consider. Some of these include:

•  Ease of Use.  If the website is too confusing or difficult, you won't want to use it. Stick with one that feels right to you.

•  Selection.  You want to be able to find the items you're looking for. If you can't you're going to try another site. Choose one or two online auctions that consistently give you the results you want.

•  Dependability.  With online auctions, you need to trust the person that your dealing with. The best sites give you some feedback about your potential seller or buyer, so you know whether you want to do business with them.

TopConsumerReviews.com has reviewed and ranked the best online auctions available today. We hope you find these reviews helpful in saving, or making money, online!

 

 

 

 

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eBay

TopConsumerReviews.com Best-in-class Blue Ribbon award 5 stars

EBAY

eBay is the Rolls Royce of auction sites. If you are looking for anything, and we mean ANYTHING, eBay will be selling it. eBay has built a solid reputation as a safe site to buy and sell new or used items. More...

uBid

4 stars

UBID

Although smaller in size than online auction-leader eBay, uBid has a user-friendly interface, boasts over 5 million registered users, and often delivers lower prices than what you can find on eBay. More...

Overstock Auctions

3 stars

OVERSTOCK AUCTIONS

Overstock Auctions is an easy to use, auction site that sells everything from books to cars. A a safe place to buy and sell new and used merchandise, it only lacks in the selection when compared to our top two choices. More...

eBid

2 stars

EBID

eBid is a visually overwhelming and confusing auction site. Very popular in England, its transition to the U.S. has come up lacking. More...

Webidz

1.5 stars

WEBIDZ

Webidz is a relatively new auction site. It is one of the smaller online auctions for sure, selling around only 20,000 items from mostly unverified sellers. More...

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Online Auctions in the News

Online auctions offer boost to property sales - The Australian

Online auctions offer boost to property sales
The Australian
Tim Wright, developer and owner of the management rights to Ramada Hervey Bay, a 91-room hotel resort completed at the end of 2009, is attempting to sell 20 dual key apartments via online auction, in a style similar to eBay. Potential buyers should not ...

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Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:11:59 GMT

Doleman helps Gridiron Greats - Wall Street Journal

Doleman helps Gridiron Greats
Wall Street Journal
Through his company, Pro Auctions, Doleman will use browser app Giving Assistant, which notifies the user of more than 1000 participating shopping partners. Each time an online purchase is made with an approved merchant, a percentage of sales is ...

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Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:46:07 GMT

Auction Atrium Has Ceased Trading With Immediate Effect - ArtLyst

ArtLyst

Auction Atrium Has Ceased Trading With Immediate Effect
ArtLyst
Auction Atrium the online auction house in Kensington Church street founded by American entrepreneur, Allison Earl Woessner, appears to have gone bust. A notice appeared in the window today (2 February) stating the company had 'Ceased Trading With ...

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Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:32:51 GMT

Woman pleads guilty to running fraudulent online eBay scheme - Live 5 News

Woman pleads guilty to running fraudulent online eBay scheme
Live 5 News
Doyle operated her eBay auction business out of her downtown Charleston home. From this location, she connected to the Internet, created online auctions, posted digital photographs of merchandise, responded to customer inquiries, monitored online ...

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Publ.Date : Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:02:55 GMT

Artprice eyes sales boost from online auctions - Reuters

Artprice eyes sales boost from online auctions
Reuters
By Alice Cannet | PARIS (Reuters) - French art database and ad specialist Artprice.com expects sales to soar this year on the back of the launch of an online auction service, its chief executive told Reuters on Monday. The company, whose shares have ...

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Publ.Date : Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:30:47 GMT

Bidders ante up to boost Spoleto - Charleston Post Courier

Bidders ante up to boost Spoleto
Charleston Post Courier
Singer Nicole Henry joins local jazz musicians for a special Spoleto Festival fundraising auction and concert at Memminger Auditorium Friday February 3, 2012. And Spoleto organizers are hoping the combination of silent, online auctions and Friday ...


Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:26:15 GMT

Evidence on the auction block (credit: CBS 2) - CBS Local

CBS Local

Evidence on the auction block (credit: CBS 2)
CBS Local
Evidence from crimes are going on the auction block online. It's like eBay, only hotter. Former police detective Tom Lane came up with the idea for PropertyRoom.com and said you can find just about anything and everything for sale on the site, ...


Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:12:45 GMT

Impressive 2011 Online Art Sales on artnet Auctions - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Impressive 2011 Online Art Sales on artnet Auctions
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
In the last year we we've seen the launch of the cyberspace VIP Art Fair (whose second iteration opens next week), and Christie's New York hosted its first exclusively online auction during its Elizabeth Taylor blitz in early December.

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Publ.Date : Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:38:34 GMT