The exclusive auction platform for comic books, trading cards, video games & collectibles. Trusted by collectors.
Create your free account and complete our seller verification process to protect the community.
Add photos, description, grade info (CGC/CBCS), and set your starting bid or reserve price.
Bidders compete. Auto-bid proxy system ensures the best price with no sniping advantages.
Buyer pays via Stripe. Funds released to you after confirmed delivery. Simple and secure.
IBid uses a hybrid fee model combining the best of eBay-style listing fees with ComicLink-style buyer's premiums — keeping seller costs low while sustaining a quality marketplace.
Charged when you create a listing. Refunded if the item sells. Encourages serious listings only.
| Starting / Reserve Price | Insertion Fee |
|---|---|
| $0.01 – $0.99 | FREE |
| $1.00 – $9.99 | $0.25 |
| $10.00 – $49.99 | $0.50 |
| $50.00 – $199.99 | $1.00 |
| $200.00 – $999.99 | $2.50 |
| $1,000+ | $5.00 |
Percentage of the final hammer price. Tiered to reward high-value sales. Only charged when the item actually sells.
| Sale Price Bracket | Fee Rate |
|---|---|
| First $500 | 8.5% |
| $500.01 – $2,000 | 6.5% |
| $2,000.01 – $10,000 | 4.5% |
| Above $10,000 | 2.5% |
| Buy It Now listings | 10% flat |
Added to the hammer price at checkout. Standard practice at major auction houses and ComicLink. Sellers receive the hammer price only — the premium goes to IBid.
| Hammer Price | Buyer's Premium |
|---|---|
| Under $100 | 12% |
| $100 – $999 | 10% |
| $1,000 – $4,999 | 8% |
| $5,000+ | 7% |
Reserve Price Fee: $1.00 if reserve is set and not met (non-refundable).
Relisting: Free first relist; standard insertion fees apply after.
Payment Processing: Stripe processes all payments (2.9% + $0.30, absorbed in buyer's premium).
CGC/CBCS Verified Lots: No additional fees — grading is a free listing enhancement.
Prohibited: Only individual collectibles allowed. No bulk wholesale lots. No unlicensed reproductions.
| Item | Status | Amount | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Spider-Man #300 | Bidding | $215.00 | 2h 14m |
| X-Men #1 CGC 7.0 | Winning | $1,450.00 | 1d 3h |
| Pokémon 1st Ed Charizard | Won | $3,200.00 | — |
| Batman #181 Raw | Outbid | $88.00 | — |