Silent auction

A free online silent auction, without the clipboards

Selling off office furniture, running a small club fundraiser, or auctioning items among friends? Put everything in one private sale and let people bid from their phones. Everyone sees the top bid, and the highest bid when time runs out wins.

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How it works

  1. Upload your photos

    Snap everything you're getting rid of and upload it all at once from your phone. Our AI groups photos of the same thing, names each item, writes a short description and suggests a starting price from what similar things sell for used.

  2. Share one link

    Check the details, change anything you like, then send the link to friends, family, neighbors or a group chat. Add a password if you want it extra private.

  3. Friends bid, you hand off

    Friends sign in with just their email (no account to create) and bid. Everyone sees the top bid; outbid friends get an email. When bidding closes, winners get your email to arrange pickup and payment.

Good fits

What to know before you start

Questions

Is the online auction really free?
Yes. No fees, no commission and no ads.
Can bidders see each other's names?
No. Bidders see the current top bid only. The organizer sees every bidder's name, email and bid.
Does FriendsSale collect payment?
No. When bidding closes, winners are emailed what they won and the organizer's email address, and you arrange payment directly.
Is it suitable for a large public charity gala?
It's designed for groups who know each other. For large public events with card payments and receipts, a dedicated charity auction service is a better fit.

More answers in the FAQ.

Ready when you are

It’s free, it takes a couple of minutes, and your friends don’t need an account.

Start an auction