With this auction app, you can browse, filter, and bid on items starting from $1. Includes real-time bidding updates and favorites lists for easy tracking.
AppRecs review analysis
AppRecs rating 2.2. Trustworthiness 75 out of 100. Review manipulation risk 22 out of 100. Based on a review sample analyzed.
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Ratings breakdown
5 star
26%
4 star
1%
3 star
8%
2 star
20%
1 star
45%
What to know
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Ad complaints
Many low ratings mention excessive ads
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Mixed user feedback
Average 2.4★ rating suggests room for improvement
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High negative review ratio
64% of sampled ratings are 1–2 stars
About CTBIDS
Welcome Home to CTBIDS:
•Bid from anywhere!
•Set maximum bids so that you don’t miss out on fun while you are away.
•Easily filter items by category, location, featured estate sales, and more.
•Stay in the loop with your bidding status every step of the way.
•Create favorites lists to explore more of what you love.
CTBIDS grew from an idea over 10 years ago by Caring Transitions owners across the country. These owners are carefully managing the treasures and everyday household items for their clients as they downsize or transition to new homes. These items have quality, value, and a history that are a perfect fit for someone else. Our mission was to create a platform where these estate sales are brought to you online. Instead of set pricing, bidding starts at $1. This process allows our bidders to find unique and everyday treasures for a great value. In addition, the repurposing of these belongings will have a positive and lasting impact on the world we all share. CTBIDS is powered by Caring Transitions. Established in 2006, Caring Transitions is the nation’s largest and most trusted organization specializing in downsizing, relocation, estate sales, decluttering, home cleanouts, online auctions, and other services. To learn more, visit CaringTransitions.com.
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Reviews for CTBIDS
Wart
App is getting worse
I’ve used and enjoyed CTBids for years but the app just gets worse every time it’s updated. While scrolling through the list of items, it jitters up and down. I assume it’s loading pics or ads but it didn’t use to do this and it’s nearly impossible to use. I think it started about the time you added a premium membership and displaying ads for unpaid accounts.
Josh ツ
Extremely Disappointed with CTBIDS and Caring Transitions Shipping Practices
I am extremely frustrated and disappointed with the experience I had using CTBIDS and its affiliate, Caring Transitions. What should have been a simple purchase turned into what feels like a complete bait-and-switch. I purchased a $6 item and was clearly told that the total shipping cost would be $15 all in. After the purchase was finalized, I was then told shipping would actually cost $27. That is nearly five times the value of the item itself. This is unacceptable. When customers are told a total cost upfront, that number should not suddenly change after the fact. It feels deceptive and misleading. Hard-working people budget their money carefully, and changing shipping costs after purchase makes it seem like customers are being taken advantage of. The partnership between CTBIDS and Caring Transitions only makes this worse. If affiliates are representing the platform, then CTBIDS is responsible for how those affiliates treat customers. Passing the blame back and forth does not solve the problem. Transparency and honesty should be the bare minimum for any online marketplace. Instead, this experience left me feeling misled and frustrated. I will be NEVER use CTBIDS again, and I would strongly caution others to STEER CLEAR from purchasing. This entire situation could have been avoided with clear, accurate pricing and straightforward communication instead i have to jump through loopholes to get this solved. Very disappointed.
