BidHarvest® is not just multi-vertical — it’s multi-format, giving auctioneers total flexibility to run the types of auctions that best suit their stock, audience, and sales strategy.
From fine art and vehicles to property and plant, BidHarvest® lets you configure and operate timed or live auctions with ease — all backed by real-time tools, bidder tracking, and full audit trails.

Supported Auction Types in BidHarvest®

Timed Online – Single Lot Auctions

• Sell one item at a time with a countdown clock
• Ideal for high-value or one-off consignments
• Optional anti-sniping and auto-extend features
• Choose between:
  • Open bidding (visible activity and current price)
  • Closed bidding (private bid feedback for each user)
• Each auction appears as a standalone item in your upcoming auctions

Timed Online – Marketplace Auctions

• Designed for peer-to-peer listing environments
• Vendors or users can create lots for admin approval
• Perfect for auction market makers, niche verticals, or self-serve vendors
• Integrated with Stripe Connect for:
  • Buyer payments
  • Escrow holding
  • Vendor payout upon delivery
  • Auctioneer commission handling

This format reduces overhead and creates new revenue opportunities through community-driven inventory.

Timed Online – Multi-Lot Auctions

• The classic timed auction format for bulk catalogues
• Flexible lot ending settings:
  • Sequential: One after another, all extend with bidding
  • Batch-based: End in groups, only active lots extend
  • Global end time: All lots close together; active bidding extends time

Unique Feature:
BidHarvest® includes a Timed Clerking Tool to run auctions in parallel with third-party aggregator platforms — a favourite for fine art and collectable auctioneers to increase bidder reach.

Live Webcast Auctions

• Real-time streaming with near-zero latency on desktop and mobile
• Supports multiple camera views (user-selectable)
• Auctioneer screens tailored for:
  • Fine Art
  • Vehicles
  • Property
  • Plant / Agricultural sales
• Configurable room screen views
• Customisable clerking interfaces to suit your auction vertical
• Parcel (choice) lotting available via pre-setup or live clerking
• Unique third-party clerking widgets make aggregator dual-running simple — enabling a single auctioneer screen and no shouting across the auction room

All auctions are recorded and archived for 30 days, with embedded playback available for disputes or follow-up.

Robust Data & Audit Trail for Every Auction

Regardless of auction type, BidHarvest® provides complete transparency and data integrity.

• Live Bid Reporting: View timestamps, bid history, and user actions per lot
• Clerk Action Audit: Track every interaction during the sale
• AV Recordings Stored: All live auctions recorded and retrievable
• Lot-Level Audit Tool: Pull complete records and export by lot number

This is essential for compliance, dispute resolution, and post-auction reviews.

Summary: Run Your Auctions Your Way

With BidHarvest®, you’re never locked into a single auction format. You can experiment, scale, and respond to your market with full confidence.

• Run timed and live auctions side-by-side
• Create marketplace or peer-to-peer auctions
• Streamline vendor and buyer experiences
• Ensure traceability and compliance with detailed records

Whatever you sell, however you want to sell it — BidHarvest® is ready.