Four formats. One engine. Infinite flexibility.

Clock-based auctions with configurable soft-close extension. Bidders place manual or proxy bids before the countdown expires.

Timed auctions are the workhorse format of modern auction operations. They run on a fixed schedule with a defined start and end time, allowing bidders from any timezone to participate at their convenience. No auctioneer is required — the bidding engine handles bid acceptance, increment enforcement, proxy bid escalation, and winner determination automatically. When combined with AuctionFlow's soft-close anti-sniping rules, timed auctions deliver fair, transparent, and predictable outcomes that build long-term bidder trust. For operators running high-volume events with hundreds or thousands of lots, timed auctions provide the scalability and automation needed to manage catalogs efficiently without proportional staff increases.