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Considering 79 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall, experiencing numerous major issues. Consumers frequently pointed out that online descriptions were inaccurate, leading to severely damaged or missing goods upon delivery. Many buyers expressed deep frustration regarding unexpected extra costs, expensive delivery charges, and completely unresponsive customer service teams. People felt strongly that the company failed to take any responsibility for problems encountered with independent sellers. Some reviewers were happy with the attentive assistance provided by specific staff members when resolving difficult disputes. Other users similarly appreciated discovering great bargains and successfully utilizing the website for their remote bidding needs.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I purchased a set of Bose headphones supposedly worth £450 only to just have found out that they are fakes ! Complete scam, con and rip off. I have contacted the vendor Castlers Auctions and will up... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bought and paid for several items through i-bidder, from the auction company International Auctions Ltd, but some of the items never arrived. I reached out for help, but i-bidder do... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

i’ve purchased a lot of items from my bidder and mainly through supreme auctions. I’ve always purchased brand-new and sealed and I’ve never ever been let down. The only reason I’m giving the review of... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Evangeline has been professional, responsive, and courteous throughout my case. She has kept me informed, listened to my concerns, and helped facilitate communication with the auction house. While the... See more


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Branded surplus stock direct from major retailers with up to 85% off RRP. The UK's largest digital auction marketplace for retail returns and surplus consumer product.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Auction 24 7

Guys absolutely do not buy anything from the auction 24/7 they are absolutely rubbish company they not sending this stuff I bought parcel worth 200 hundred pound Plus vat.
Plus delivery 140£. Still waiting for tracking number. This is absolutely rubbish customer service

16 November 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Marek,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re very sorry to hear about the difficulties you’ve faced with your purchase from Auction 247, including delays in receiving your parcels and the lack of tracking information. We understand how frustrating this must be.

Please note that i-bidder.com is an online platform, and auctioneers are responsible for managing their own listings, dispatch, and delivery of items. That said, we take feedback like yours seriously and encourage you to contact our Support Team at customersupport@i-bidder.com so we can review your case and liaise with the auctioneer on your behalf.

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I bidder is great 247 auctions are the blaggers’s

i’ve purchased a lot of items from my bidder and mainly through supreme auctions. I’ve always purchased brand-new and sealed and I’ve never ever been let down. The only reason I’m giving the review of four is because of Mike experience with 247 auctions. The items were apparently seized fragrances in evidence bags, the fragrances are all from an Amazon budget range so don’t be fooled that you’re gonna find yourself products like Hugo Boss et cetera. I also purchased a lot of 20 returned parcels as of which have still not yet arrived, have contacted them on 0871 number and was basically mugged off down the phone. Apparently now I have to wait for people to come back from Ireland so that I can receive these packages. I thought you weren’t supposed to list things for sale that you didn’t actually have? but even after all this, I have contacted Ida who we’re gonna look into it for me. Remember read the terms and conditions of the sales even triple check if you have to, look for brand-new and sealed and you will find brand-new items. And most of all avoid 247 auctions and they are fragrance bags and assorted returned packages.

17 November 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Adam,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad to hear that your purchases from Supreme Auctions have generally met your expectations and that you’ve received brand-new and sealed items as expected.

We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with Auction 247, including the delayed delivery of your returned parcels and the difficulties contacting the auctioneer. We completely understand how frustrating this must be.

Please note that i-bidder.com is an online platform, and auctioneers are responsible for managing their own listings, item descriptions, and delivery of lots. We do, however, take feedback like yours seriously and encourage you to contact our Support Team at customersupport@i-bidder.com so we can review your case and liaise with the auctioneer on your behalf.

Thank you again for raising this — we appreciate you sharing your experience and helping other buyers make informed decisions.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good customer service

Very good customer service. Cyril negotiated between the company i had bought jewelry from if he didn't step in, i would of lost a sum of money. Many thanks Cyril well chuft with the support you have given. 10 out of 10.

22 November 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Andrew,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re really pleased to hear that Cyril was able to assist and help resolve the issue with the auctioneer. Our Support Team works hard to ensure buyers receive the guidance they need, and it’s great to know the outcome was positive for you.

If you ever need further assistance, we’re here to help.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Disgusting Mouldy…

Absolutely Disgusting Mouldy Smeg Kettles!!! To say I am angry would be an understatement. Avoid at all cost. I hope Smeg sees this and interject to avoid sullying their reputation from whoever is selling these filthy items from their brand.

DO NOT BUY ANY SMEG KETTLES or any appliance FROM this site. This would be the last time im using this auction site. I spent almost £800 and Purchased 17 of the Smeg kettles intending to use for an air bnb business. I have never been so disgusted and shocked to see an item.
I wept after opening all of them and started coughing, runny nose, getting shortness of breath and hyperventilating because of exposure to the accumulated moulds in the kettles. I will be filing a lawsuit because nobody should be subjected to the exposure of accumulated mould in kettles which causes such terrible health effects. I had to run to the chemist to buy medication and I was told it was the exposure to the mould in these kettles. This is the same mould exposure which killed the little boy Awaab which is now made into law - “Awaabs law” And to see an auction site selling these mouldy stuff is absolutely horrendous.
Very thick black mould had formed inside these kettles, and on the wires. It is inhumane to even consider putting such filthy, health hazardous and disgusting items anywhere near humans.
It appears these kettles were picked from a landfill by people looking to make quick money at an auction sale; it defies all moral integrity for anyone to consider selling these. I have videoed and documented. Should this be taken before a judge in a court of law or for the local council’ Trading standards or Environment agency to see, they’ll close this site and start investigating whoever is selling these. Absolutely disgusting to treat people hoping to get good items to use only to expose them to health hazardous mouldy, filthy & rusted kettles.
All 17 Smeg kettles had Black mould inside, with broken tops , dented, broken covers, limescaled, paint peeling off, burnt inside etc. and the awful smell emanating once you open them; I could go on and on about the state these disgusting kettles were in. I chucked all of them in the skip on the site after picking them but then thought I would need them for any legal action as evidence.
Where are your morals and integrity supreme auctions, are you so money hungry that you’d risk people’s health with these hazardous, mouldy and filthy items????
I need a response, and these items must be pulled from your site asap!!! I will be reporting to trading standards and the correct agency as well as any regulator that regulates auctions.
These items are not fit for use or purpose . This has been brought to your attention now and I can see similar rhetoric of complaints in the other reviews on here ; you have a duty to act before a class lawsuit action is taken against you should you continue to sell these items considering the state they’re in.
I really need an answer and a response and my money back. I signed up to buy an item, not to purchase a health hazard.

13 November 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Beth,

Thank you for taking the time to share this, and we’re very sorry to hear about what you experienced. From your description—receiving multiple kettles in unsafe condition, including mould, damage, and signs of misuse—we understand how distressing and unacceptable this must have felt, especially given the impact on your health and the amount you invested.

We want to clarify that i-bidder.com is an online platform that allows auctioneers to showcase and sell their items, and the auctioneer is responsible for accurately describing the condition of their lots, handling after-sale queries, and ensuring items are suitable for sale. We do not hold or inspect any items ourselves.

We’ve logged your feedback internally, and we strongly encourage you to contact our Customer Support team so we can review this matter directly with the auctioneer.

📩 customersupport@i-bidder.com

Thank you again for raising this. We take concerns about item condition seriously and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from these cowboys……

Do not buy from these cowboys… absolutely disgusting what they have done … spent nearly 600 pound on Smeg stuff … it came unboxed they were all damaged goods that people had returned… the 3 kettles were full of limescale scratched and dirty…. I put water in one just to test for curiosity and it tripped my electricity… The 2 toasters had crumbs in and buttons broken. At no point on the listing or description did it say that these products were used or second hand… the pictures showed a brand new kettle and toaster… I payed 120 pound for a broken toaster, you couldn’t write it absolutelyShocking , when I called to tell them what I had received they were not interested told me that they were sold as seen they were unchecked …. It didn’t state on the listing or description that the products were second hand… Shame on you ripping people off, hopefully my bank will sort it if not I’m stuck with a load of stuff that’s dangerous and fit for the bin , I’ve got a 5 year old delonghi kettle that’s a million times in better condition than the rubbish I have just received, I’m so angry that people can get away with this

11 November 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Miss B,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re very sorry to hear about the condition of the items you received and the frustration this has caused. From what you’ve described—items arriving used, damaged, and not matching the listing photos—we completely understand why you’re upset.

Please note that i-bidder.com is an online platform, and the auctioneer is responsible for creating listings, describing items accurately, and managing collections and after-sale queries. This includes specifying whether items are new, used, or untested. We do not handle or inspect any items ourselves.

We’ve logged your feedback internally and strongly encourage you to contact our Customer Support team so we can review this further with the auctioneer.
📩 customersupport@i-bidder.com

Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome auction house and the workers…

Awesome auction house and the workers are great, fully recommend

26 October 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Bernie,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re really glad to hear that you’ve had such a great experience with the auction house and their team. It’s always fantastic to know when bidders are happy with the service they receive.

If you ever need any assistance while using i-bidder.com, feel free to reach out to us at customersupport@i-bidder.com.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had bad experience with them.

17 October 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Ramiz,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience when using i-bidder.com. We understand how frustrating it can be when things don’t go as expected.

Please note that i-bidder.com is an online platform that allows independent auctioneers to list and manage their own sales. Each auctioneer is responsible for the items, descriptions, and fulfilment of lots sold.

We’d like to learn more about what happened so we can assist you further. Please contact us at customersupport@i-bidder.com
with the details of your experience, and our team will be happy to review this with you.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience

The speed of getting a reply and things sorted

17 October 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Dear David,

Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you were happy with the quick response and resolution.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great! Love this site! I've had some good stuff from here.

13 October 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hello,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you’re enjoying using i-bidder and have found some great items through the platform.

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish

You expect unchecked returns to have a little risk but when all 3 of my bids were used items I didn’t expect to be buying used goods
Boxed and unchecked yes out used goods no

10 October 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the items you received didn’t meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it can be when goods described as “boxed and unchecked” turn out to be used.

To clarify, i-bidder provides the online platform for bidders to connect with auctioneers, but the descriptions and condition reports are managed directly by each auctioneer.

We’ve shared your feedback internally, as we use it to work with auctioneers on best practices and to help improve transparency for future sales.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great platform

Have used this platform many many times and I’m very happy with it. However complaints need to be made to the actual auction they bought from and not ibidder. Supreme Auctions who are shocking should not be allowed to use ibidder platform and as such I have written to them asking for them to be removed

7 October 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Dear Samantha,

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for being a regular user of i-bidder — we really appreciate your continued support. We’re glad to hear you’ve generally had positive experiences using the platform.

You’re absolutely right that any specific concerns about items or transactions need to be raised directly with the auctioneer involved, as they manage their own sales, listings, and customer service.

We’ve also noted your feedback about Supreme Auctions and have shared it internally, as we use reviews like yours to work with auctioneers on best practices and to help improve bidder confidence across the platform.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Serious warning about Supreme Auctions…

Serious warning about Supreme Auctions on iBidder

I bought items through iBidder from Supreme Auctions and the experience has been dreadful.

I won a dining table with 6 chairs, but only 4 chairs were delivered.

Both the chairs and a cabinet arrived damaged, due to extremely poor packaging (just thin plastic wrap, no protection).

I paid almost £200 for delivery, yet the goods were dumped on a pallet without care.

When I raised this with Supreme Auctions:

They claimed all items are sold “as seen” and refused to help, even though the lot was misdescribed.

I-bidder’s complaints portal only gave me a generic rejection, and when I contacted them directly, they said in a polite way they weren’t interested and claimed they have no liability. But if they’re aware of these issues and still allow such sellers to trade on their platform, then they’re enabling the problem. In my view, that makes them just as responsible as the sellers themselves.

After I persisted, they blocked me from bidding again, citing that I had done a chargeback – which is completely false, as I paid by bank transfer (so chargeback wasn’t even possible).

To make matters worse, today they contacted me about another order, saying: “sorry, we can’t locate the items you won, would you be happy with another set instead?” I asked them to send me an email with photos of the alternative items which i did get. But this is not the products i bid on. So they are advertising products to bid on that they don't even have.

⚠️ Important advice for other buyers:

They claim you can pay by debit card, but they don’t answer the phone within the 1-day payment deadline. This forces most people into bank transfer, leaving you with no protection if something goes wrong.

If you buy, do so as a consumer, not a business – consumers have stronger protection.

Be prepared that if you complain, you may be blocked rather than helped.

I spent £517.08 and have been left with damaged goods, missing items, and now misleading treatment on a separate order. iBidder really needs to review how Supreme Auctions are operating on their platform – as buyers we are left completely exposed.

30 September 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Dear Mrs Pilkington,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry to hear about the issues you’ve faced with your purchases and understand how disappointing and frustrating this must have been.

To clarify, i-bidder provides the online platform where bidders can connect with auctioneers, but each auctioneer manages their own listings, item descriptions, and delivery processes. We don’t handle the goods directly or process payments on their behalf.

That said, we take feedback like yours seriously. We have submitted your comments internally, as we use them to work with auctioneers on best practices and to review how they operate on our platform. This helps us continue improving transparency and the overall bidder experience.

If you’d like us to review your case in more detail, please contact us at customersupport@i-bidder.com
with your account information and relevant details.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No fuss registration.

27 September 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Dear Kevin,

Thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you found the registration process straightforward and hassle-free.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I purchased a set of Bose headphones…

I purchased a set of Bose headphones supposedly worth £450 only to just have found out that they are fakes !
Complete scam, con and rip off. I have contacted the vendor Castlers Auctions and will update you all.
The company, Castlers auctions have responded very quickly and resolved my issue. Super response to a real problem. Couldnt have handled any better. Mistake made but resolved promptly and respectfully. Would recommend as the good guys.

1 August 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Dear Tim,

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that Castlers Auctions responded promptly and resolved the issue to your satisfaction. It’s great to know the matter was handled respectfully and that your confidence in the process was restored.

We appreciate you taking the time to update your review and highlight how the auctioneer addressed your concern — feedback like yours helps build trust and transparency across the marketplace.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Paid but never received my items (Update)

I bought and paid for several items through i-bidder, from the auction company International Auctions Ltd, but some of the items never arrived.

I reached out for help, but i-bidder does not take responsibility or provide proper support. It feels like once they get the payment, the customer is left alone to deal with the problem.

It’s unacceptable to pay for products and never receive them. This experience has been extremely frustrating and disappointing.

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Updated Review – Issue Resolved

After my initial review, I was able to get in touch with i-bidder’s support team. They reached out to the seller and helped resolve the issue — I eventually received my missing items.

I appreciate their assistance and the fact that they followed up to make things right.

That said, the process was quite complicated and took a lot of effort on my part. I believe it could be much simpler, as many customers would probably give up before reaching a solution.

Still, I’m updating my rating to reflect that the problem was solved. Thank you to the i-bidder team for the support.

23 September 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Dear Felipe,

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re sorry to hear about your experience. We completely understand how frustrating it is when items you’ve paid for don’t arrive as expected.

To clarify, i-bidder is an online platform that connects bidders with auctioneers, but we don’t handle payments, shipping, or the delivery of items — these are managed directly by the auctioneer.

We have shared your feedback internally, as we use it to work with auctioneers on best practices and to help improve the experience for bidders in the future.

If you’d like us to look into this further, please contact us at customersupport@i-bidder.com
with your details.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really do need to review

Really do need to review.
I have purchased a lot of items and I have to thank Spicers for their professional manner of operation and care in handling my purchass.Situated in Goole beside a waterway and just a beautiful location.
Quality of the products is quite extraordinary and when tested all work.
the care adds value to my visits to pickup and also chat with the friendly and experienced staff.

25 September 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Dear Lee,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear you’ve had such positive experiences purchasing through Spicer’s and that their professionalism and care have stood out to you.

It’s wonderful to know that the quality of the items and the team’s friendly service have made your visits so enjoyable. Feedback like yours helps highlight the great work auctioneers do to create a positive experience for bidders.

Thank you again for your review and for being part of our community.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No support

No support. On i-bidder.com, scammers can freely sell with different rules and hidden additional fees that they only reveal afterwards. I’ve been scammed too many times on this platform.

13 September 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Cristian,

We’re sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration caused by unexpected fees and concerns about sellers. Please note that i-bidder.com is an online platform that allows auctioneers to showcase and sell their items to bidders worldwide. Each auctioneer is responsible for setting their own terms, fees, and managing their sales.

We take feedback like yours seriously and have logged your concerns. If you’d like us to look into this further, please contact our Customer Support team at support@i-bidder.com
, and we’ll be happy to review your case with you.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very prompt on answering

Very prompt on answering

9 September 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Linda,

Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found our responses very prompt — providing quick and helpful support is something we take pride in.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misleading, dishonest, and zero customer service

I have given Supreme Auctions Limited and Ibidder more than one chance and both times I’ve been left completely ripped off.

The first time I “won” what was advertised as a huge pallet of kids’ toys for over £350. When I collected it, the pallet looked nothing like the picture. Once home, I realised it wasn’t toys at all—it was mostly boxes of religious books, laminate sheets, and pens, with a few random bits thrown in. The pallet wasn’t even full. I complained and heard absolutely nothing back.

Against my better judgement, I gave them another chance. This time I bid on what was described as an assortment of kids’ sand and art sets. Their listing showed around 12 different sets. What arrived today? 100 of the exact same cheap set—the lowest value item they showed in the photos. I paid £112 for what turned out to be a pile of worthless stock.

I have now complained twice, and both times I’ve been ignored. No apology, no solution, no refund. This company is misleading, dishonest, and clearly does not care about its customers.

Save your money. They are not to be trusted.

4 September 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Kirsty,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry to hear about the issues you faced — receiving pallets that did not match the descriptions or photos provided, and then not getting a response when you raised your concerns. We understand how frustrating and disappointing this must have been for you.

To clarify, i-bidder.com is an online platform that enables auctioneers such as Supreme Auctions Limited to showcase and sell their items to bidders worldwide. The auctioneer is responsible for managing listings, lot descriptions, and fulfilment.

That said, your feedback is important to us, and we take reports like this seriously. Please contact our Customer Support team at support@i-bidder.com
with the details of your purchases so we can review this further with the auctioneer.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misrepresentation Ignored, Buyer Blocked – Avoid i-bidder.com

My recent experience with i-bidder.com has been very disappointing and raises serious concerns about how the platform supports its auctioneers.

I placed a successful bid on a vehicle through i-bidder.com, listed by Richard Maze & Co Auctions. The vehicle was advertised with “Warranted Mileage: 66,678”. After the sale, I obtained the manufacturer’s service history, which proved the vehicle had already exceeded 82,000 miles back in 2018, making the warranted mileage entirely false. The car was also a Category S write-off, yet this was only disclosed in vague wording – “Sadly on the register” – instead of being clearly stated in the main description.

When I raised these issues with Richard Maze & Co, they refused to acknowledge the misrepresentation and instead issued daily revised invoices, adding late fees and storage charges, despite the sale being formally in dispute.

I then raised my concerns with i-bidder.com, but rather than protecting the integrity of their platform, I received an email notifying me that I had been blocked by Richard Maze & Co. i-bidder explained that this is a facility they provide to auctioneers and that my block would be visible to other auctioneers across the network. In effect, instead of investigating a clear case of misrepresentation, the platform enabled the auctioneer to penalise me further.

By allowing auctioneers to misrepresent vehicles and then blocking buyers who challenge them, i-bidder.com risks supporting questionable practices and discouraging transparency. This approach is deeply concerning, and in my view, undermines trust in the platform entirely.

Based on my experience, I cannot recommend i-bidder.com and would urge extreme caution when using their services.

13 August 2025
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Reply from i-bidder.com

Hi Gareth,

Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We understand how concerning and frustrating it must be to feel that important details were not made clear in a listing, particularly when it involves a significant purchase like a vehicle.

To clarify, i-bidder.com provides the online platform where auctions take place, but auctioneers are responsible for their item descriptions, terms, and the bidder approval process. We do take reports like this seriously and your comments have been logged internally, as they help us continue working with auctioneers on best practices, transparency, and bidder confidence.

We’re sorry to hear that your experience has left you feeling let down. If you would like further assistance, please reach out to us directly at customersupport@i-bidder.com.

Best regards,
The i-bidder Team

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