BidRush — Keep More of the Proceeds, and More Control
Here’s how BidRush compares to traditional auction platforms:
| Feature | Traditional Auction Platforms | BidRush |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer's Premium | Typically 15–20% added to every winning bid, and kept by the platform | 0% — BidRush seller decides on buyer's premiums, and the seller keeps it |
| Seller Fee | Often 30–50% of gross proceeds, sometimes more | 12%* platform fee + 2.9% Stripe processing (you can offset with the buyer's premium you keep!) |
| Brand Visibility | Seller’s identity often hidden under the auction company’s brand | Co-branded marketing promotes both your business and your auction listings! |
| Control | Limited control over catalog edits, pricing, and communication | Sellers can do edits and handle buyer messaging directly |
| Marketing | Generic audience blasts | Targeted outreach to relevant collectors and local buyers** |
| Payment Flow | Funds routed through auction company; delays and surprise charges common | Funds go directly to your Stripe account |
| Transparency | Opaque fee structure, no control over refunds, limited analytics | Real-time dashboard and fee transparency - you control refunds directly |
| Client Experience | Buyers discouraged by steep premiums and dated User Interface | Buyers motivated by fair pricing and modern User Interface |
* Talk to us for inaugural BidRush Founding Member promotions locked in forever!
**Whenever a collection stands out, BidRush turns up the marketing muscle — with targeted buyer outreach, curated cataloging, promotion into collector communities, and expanded visibility for the seller’s business — driving more bidders, stronger final prices, and happier clients.
What Sellers Are Saying
“We looked at BidRush long and hard. We were able to access the market and produce a 100% sell through, resulting in a $10,000 plus auction result on 147 lots. We'll definitely keep it going.”
– Jason Suderman, LifeCycle Pro, inaugural Boston area auction
“I honestly wasn’t sure about BidRush since they had no buyers in Vancouver yet, but their marketing reached the right people and the platform was so easy to use that buyer participation and bidding weren’t a problem at all.”
– Jess Oman, Vancouver Storage Warrior
“BidRush is an innovative company that truly stands out. The fee structure is designed to motivate buyers and put WAAAY more money into my clients' pockets than the alternative. I loved the control BidRush gave me over my auction.”
— Ann Newberry, Smooth Transitions of Massachusetts