Sharpless Auctions has been connecting buyers and sellers for over 40 years. From our facility located at Interstate 80, Exit 249 (5049 Herbert Hoover Hwy NE, Iowa City, Iowa), we offer over 40,000 square feet of merchandise, sold exclusively through our online auctions.
Since May 1, 2020, all Sharpless Auctions have been conducted online. We typically host 4–6 online auctions each week.
Click Here to Login and Bid Online
How to Register to Bid
All bidders must have a HiBid.com account.
- Click “Login / New Bidder” at the top of our auction page
- Log in or create a HiBid account
- Register for the auction you wish to bid in
- Registration is required for each individual auction
- Click the gavel icon labeled “Register to Bid”
- Enter a valid credit card to authorize bidding
- All major credit cards are accepted
Important Notes:
- A temporary $1 authorization hold will appear the first time you register your card. This hold will drop off within 3–5 days and is not a charge.
- Your billing address and ZIP code must match exactly with your card issuer’s records.
- Please review all Terms & Conditions before registering. These can be found under “Auction Details.”
How to Bid
Once logged in and registered:
- Click “View Catalog” to see all available auction lots
- Click the lot number or image to view full descriptions and photos
- Place a single bid or enter a maximum bid
- Maximum bids allow the system to automatically bid on your behalf up to your set limit
Bid Status Indicators:
- Green: You are the high bidder
- Red: You have been outbid
- Blue Border: Item is on your watch list
Quick-access icons in the catalog allow you to view watched items and active bids. These features are available only when logged in.
Auction Closing Process
On auction closing day:
- Access the Live Catalog approximately 30 minutes before closing
- The Live Catalog updates in real time — no page refresh required
Once closing begins:
- Items close every 20 seconds
- If a bid is placed in the final minute, the item will automatically extend by one minute
- Extensions continue until bidding has stopped
Bid increments vary by item value and can be viewed under Auction Details.
After the Auction
- A 15% buyer’s premium is added to the final bid price
- Sales tax applies unless a valid resale certificate is on file
- Resale buyers must contact our office before bidding at 319-351-8888
Winning bidders will receive an email invoice after the auction closes.
Please print your invoice off at home or have the email accessible on your phone to pick up your items.
Questions?
For additional information, contact our office at (319) 351-8888