Winchester Collector - Forum: Upcoming Winchester Auctions

Rick C on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 21:35:16 +0000

After reading all the replies it’s evident I’m not the only person having trouble or annoyed with Ward’s new platform/website. If this is an attempt to make the website more user friendly, it’s a total bust. If it’s an attempt to cut cost, you get what you pay for.

And I couldn’t agree more “Who wants to stay up until 1 to 3am for the last item in the auction to close so every item can then close! I’ve never heard of an entire auction staying open because someone bid on item 1102? Crazy!”

Buck1967 on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 21:06:34 +0000

antler1 said

Chuck said
Before the last auction I made a list of problems. I was able to talk with the designer. He knew of most the problems I found and actually fixed a few. This new format is not user friendly.
Eric is usually in Cody. Let him know what you think of the new format.

Best way to let them know is by not patronizing the auction site! That should be a wake-up

Honestly, us old guys have no chance. Who wants to stay up until 1 to 3am for the last item in the auction to close so every item can then close! I’ve never heard of an entire auction staying open because someone bid on item 1102? Crazy!

antler1 on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 20:40:46 +0000

Chuck said
Before the last auction I made a list of problems. I was able to talk with the designer. He knew of most the problems I found and actually fixed a few. This new format is not user friendly.
Eric is usually in Cody. Let him know what you think of the new format.

Best way to let them know is by not patronizing the auction site! That should be a wake-up

Chuck on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:17:12 +0000

Before the last auction I made a list of problems. I was able to talk with the designer. He knew of most the problems I found and actually fixed a few. This new format is not user friendly.

Eric is usually in Cody. Let him know what you think of the new format.

Buck1967 on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 18:39:22 +0000

antler1 said
I cannot find a way to bookmark any items I care to follow. If anybody knows how please post. Maybe just me but this last version is a disaster

Me either. I’ve sent them an email to see if we are missing it and I will post their reply.

Ben on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:44:46 +0000

The last auction was the first for the new format. There were some serious issues for bidders. I've heard they have been working on it... but I've noticed glitches navigating the current auction. Whoever designed this version "changed" the format in such a way as it isn't friendly / intuitive. If they have the same collapse at the closing this auction, things will get ugly.

Ben

Bert H. on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 17:20:59 +0000

antler1 said
I cannot find a way to bookmark any items I care to follow. If anybody knows how please post. Maybe just me but this last version is a disaster

I agree... I do not like the new format for the auction listings.

Bert

antler1 on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:35:11 +0000

I cannot find a way to bookmark any items I care to follow. If anybody knows how please post. Maybe just me but this last version is a disaster

Jeremy P on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:20:31 +0000

Not so much navigation for me but I feel like the search function doesn't work at all...

Rick C on Ward’s Auction website issues?

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:44:40 +0000

Has anyone else had trouble navigating Wards auction site. I do everything on my cell phone, so maybe it’s harder to navigate with cell but there’s two platforms now(new & old) with old only going to past auctions and new is a different challenge. Just wondering if anyone else experiencing issues?

Anthony on Ward's Auction First Podcast

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:32:24 +0000

I found this interesting!

We've discussed this Auction House, here on the WACA Forum, and I found this video as they're first podcast video, and to help the many Winchester members to understand more about this, and maybe some other Auction Houses, and organizations, that handle many collectors stuff!

So when you're relaxing, and have about an hour to spare, or resting you're legs like I like to do, and over a cup of coffee, try this one out!

Tony

Boxguy on Auction House List

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:27:15 +0000

Wards has been going downhill in the last three years or so for sure when it comes to listing shot shell boxes. Their website is requesting folks send them shot shell boxes. I've heard enough bad stories from others I won't be consigning to them. They have some very high fees for consigners and that hasn't gone down well at all. Not enough pictures, descriptions far too often are wrong or very thin, return policy is bad. The time to return something doesn't start when you receive the item but at the close of the auction. Right now Richmond Auctions, Greenville, SC is setting records for collectible ammunition, really good folks to work with.

Chuck on Auction House List

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:27:55 +0000

Buck1967 said
speaking of gaming the system. I pulled this right off Proxibids and Hibid websites. I’m no lawyer so Zeb please chime in but I read this as confirmation the auction house and or the seller are free to place fake bids to run the auction price up?

ProxiBid
PLEASE READ: At the request of the auction company, this auction permits bids to be placed by the auctioneer, an employee of the auctioneer, or the seller or an agent on the seller's behalf. While Proxibid's Unified User Agreement prohibits this behavior, in accordance with UCC 2-328, this auction is permitted to engage in this activity by providing this clear disclosure to you, the bidder.

Hibid
19.Auctioneer and Auction Staff may bid and purchase items. Sellers have the right to bid on and protect their items.

That kind of verbiage is in many auction house's Agreements. Helps them make more money. Especially if the house owns the gun.

Buck1967 on Auction House List

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:41:58 +0000

speaking of gaming the system. I pulled this right off Proxibids and Hibid websites. I’m no lawyer so Zeb please chime in but I read this as confirmation the auction house and or the seller are free to place fake bids to run the auction price up?

ProxiBid

PLEASE READ: At the request of the auction company, this auction permits bids to be placed by the auctioneer, an employee of the auctioneer, or the seller or an agent on the seller's behalf. While Proxibid's Unified User Agreement prohibits this behavior, in accordance with UCC 2-328, this auction is permitted to engage in this activity by providing this clear disclosure to you, the bidder.

Hibid

19.Auctioneer and Auction Staff may bid and purchase items. Sellers have the right to bid on and protect their items.

TXGunNut on Auction House List

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:06:34 +0000

Sounds to me like a good situation for someone who will take the time to learn how to game the system. Good luck, game on!

Mike