Are you looking for the ideal software solution so you can run your own online auction web-site? If so, then you have come to the right place.



The Leading Proffessional Auction Script Software available online today written in PHP/ Mysql.

- We produced a virtual software box design for Online Ventures for this product.
A number of rapidly produced virtual prototypes were created before we arrived at the finalised box design as shown to the right. You can see a larger version here.

Testimonial
Online Ventures were very happy with the software box designs we completed for them. Here are some quotes from the many encouraging emails we received (reproduced with permission):

"I have just downloaded the three designs and must say that I was astounded at the quality of work esp the Online Ventures virtual box, it surpasses my very best expectations!"

"I have been very impressed with the work you have done for us and everyone who has seen it esp. the Online Ventures virtual box can’t believe the quality." - David - Online-Ventures

Step by Step installer
Easy web-based installer guides you through the installation of PHP Pro Bid.

Admin Area
The improved PHP Pro Bid admin area provides you with absolute control over your auction web-site. From within the admin area you can:
Manage users
Manage auctions, wanted ads, reverse auctions
Full fee and invoice control
Customise categories
Enable/Disable a wide array of features and settings
Review accountancy
Update the site content (about us, contact us pages etc)
...much much more

Please review our admin demo for a first hand experience of the control available at the click of a mouse inside of the admin area.

Reverse Auctions
New to PHP Pro Bid is full support for reverse auctions. Reverse auctions will enable you to run an elance style site/service whereby buyers can source providers. From within the admin area you have full control over every aspect of reverse auctions, from open and closed listings to providers profiles and related fees

Digital Downloads
Offer the ability to attach downloadable content to your listings, the content is made immediately available for download to the purchaser from within the members area.

"Make an offer"
Buyers can now make offers on listed items, this new feature allows potential buyers to make an offer to the seller if the item has not received any bids. The seller can select whether or not to accept such offers and also set the price range they are will to listen offers between.

Six High Quality Skins
Select between six high quality PHP Pro Bid skins, all uniquely designed and offering first class visual affects.

Combined Invoicing/Postage calculation
Sellers can now combine invoices for items sold to the same user saving both time and money. New in V6.x is the ability for buyers to combine purchases from the same seller thus creating a shopping cart.

Direct Payment
Buyers can now make payment to sellers for items won on-site through one of the following payment methods:-

Fee Payments
Users incurring fees on your site can make payment to you through one or more of the following merchants.

Wanted Ads
PHP Pro Bid is the first auction software package to include wanted ads. Enable your users to post adverts for items they want! You can also charge fees for posting wanted ads and also for a successful sale.

Media upload
Sellers can upload upto 9 pictures as well as media file (.wmv/.avi) to accompany their listing. As site admin you can impose a fee for the use of this service.
Custom Listing Fields
Tailor your Auction site to your specific market, add specific custom fields to either all or selected categories.

Vouchers
Offer incentives to new and existing users with our new voucher system. Choose to offer reductions as a percentage or a flat rate.

Stores
Enable your users to open their very own store on your auction site. Each store owner can pick and choose their own categories from the main selection. You can also setup store subscription packages to attract bulk or Business customers. Store owners can choose whether to list items in their store, for auction or both. A selection of store skins are also included.

Windows Bulk Lister
PHP Pro Bid official bulk lister enables you to list items on your auction site from windows without having to visit your site.

Custom Listing Fields
Ideal for specialist sites you can now quickly and easily add new custom fields for sellers to use when listing. For example if you want to run a car auction web-site you can add custom fields for the engine size, colour, age, condition and so on. All fields can also be set to be searchable. A major enhancement to all PHP Pro Bid powered auction sites.

Taxation & Accounting
New VAT & Tax control with full admin accounting.

SSL Support
If you have a SSL certificate installed you can integrate PHP Pro Bid to work alongside it.

Private Or Public Site
Choose to run your site as "Private" or "Public". Private ensures only you and your selected users can list items for auction, this feature is ideal for Businesses wanting to auction stock. The public option is the default selection and it's basically like eBay, i.e. everyone can sell & bid.

Preferred Sellers
Give your best sellers special reductions on listing fees.

"Pay As You Go" or Account Mode
Charge fees either on demand (Pay as you go) or allow users to build up an account which they pay off once a month (like eBay). You can set a credit limit, offer a signup credit incentive and even invoice users at any time.

Download PHP Pro Bid v6.11