Release notes

Release 23.08.2024

  • The new Lot Cards now show the number of followers, giving you real-time insights into interest and demand. Stay ahead of the competition by spotting trending Lots early, helping you make plan your bid.

  • New Auction calendar, groups auctions by closing date, so you can focus on Auctions that are closing on the same day.

  • You can now easily request assistance and have your account manually verified if you don't receive a phone verification code during registration. Our customer support will assist you as quickly as possible.

Release 27.06.2024

  • Search results are more accurate and shows relevant lots that matches the search query.

  • During registration business account type is used as a default account type, this prevents the inconvenience where business users register with a personal account as this cannot be changed later.

  • Order of the sorting options on Search page, Category pages, and Auction details page are updated based on most used by users

  • Sorting options have been renamed and are now easy to understand

  • Recommended lots on Lot details page and homepage are more accurate based on Lots viewed by you.

Bug fixes:

  • Broken layout on the mobile version of the website has been fixed

Release 14.06.2024

  • It is easier to place a bid since the Bid now button is next the Bid input on Lot details page.

  • Finding a desirable lot is much faster with the addition of Level 1 category filter on Search page.

  • Filters counts on search page, category pages, and Auction details pages to help users narrow down their search and discover the available selection.

Release 24.05.2024

  • It is faster to place a bid from My Lots page, Search page, Category page and Auction details page. Instead of two clicks, only one click is needed to place a bid.

  • It is easier to find Lots that are closing soon, and sort on Price using the new sorting menu on Categories page.

Release 08.05.2024

  • App update: Instant bidding has now been added to My Lots for ease of placing bids when time is of the essence.

  • App update: Lot specific documents can now be viewed in the app as well at the bottom of the Lot Details Page (when applicable)

  • App update: The amount of people that is following a specific lot is now visible in the Lot Details Page

  • App update: "View All" button was added for each photo gallery on the Lot Details Page. All pictures can now be seen in an album mode when that button is clicked.

Release 19.04.2024

  • It is much easier to view Collection and Viewing info on the Lot details page without scrolling down all the way to the bottom of the page.

  • Layout of Lot description and remarks, specifications, important information ("Attention please!") is optimized for better readability of critical info and viewing Recommended Lots at the bottom of the page.

  • Invoice PDF file is now renamed as the Invoice number for better readability and bookkeeping.

Release 22.03.2024

  • A new email has been introduced to notify bidders to wait for allocation/negotiation news when Reserve Price was not met

Release 11.03.2024

  • Lots with Reserve price are clearly marked if the price is met or not. It is also clear if a Lot do not have a Reserve price or are subject to allocation.

Bug Fixes

  • Auction description is displayed clearly without HTML tags

  • Removed "Won" status to clarify that Lot is not awarded until Allocation is accepted by the Seller

Release 29.02.2024

  • Request your bid deposit refund directly from your My Profile page on the mobile app and our website. Refunds are subject to our T&Cs.

  • Refunding your deposit is not possible when you are blocked, are the highest bidder on an ongoing auction, have unpaid lots in your account, or have yet to pick-up a lot from a collection day.

  • Pay your bid deposit upfront from your My Profile page on our website and enjoy and uninterrupted bidding experience on lots that require a bid deposit.

  • Checkout is easier and faster because the Delivery Information and Agreement confirmation actions are now combined into one step.

  • Switch accounts from Private to Business is no longer possible on the mobile app.

  • See more details about the lots you care about in My Lots on the mobile app. We’ve added more details like City, Country, Number of Bids and Lot Number to the cards.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed a bug that slowed down response times on closing lots on mobile.

Release 16.02.2024

  • Lot attributes are easier to read with the new table view on Lot details page.

  • Watch Lot videos in the Lot gallery on Lot details page.

Bug Fixes

  • Place a bid by removing the pre-filled amount in Bidding form.

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