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What it is

NextLot provides online auction software for auctioneers running branded timed and live webcast auctions on their own websites. Webcasts support HD video and audio streaming, bidding from any device, and the auctioneer’s logo and colors. Timed auctions include list and grid lot views, watchlists, Fast Bidding mode, bid extensions, linked lots, staggered closing groups, multiple quantity bidding, and SMS outbid notifications. The cataloging app supports mobile photos, talk-to-text descriptions, and photos taken offline for later upload. With NextLot Pay, bidders can pay invoices by credit or debit card or ACH; payment methods on file can also be charged automatically. The company describes NextLot Pay as PCI compliant. Marketing services include email campaigns, advertising on auction listing sites, Google AdWords campaigns, targeted Facebook ads, and phone reminders to bidders. NextLot says auctioneers own their bidder data and can view registered bidders and underbidders. It offers account management, 24/7 bidder support, and dedicated auction-day assistance, including nights and weekends. Pricing is on request.

Spec sheet

Product
NextLot provides online auction software that lets auctioneers run branded auctions on their own websites.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Audience
NextLot describes its service as an online auction solution for auctioneers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Privacy
NextLot’s privacy policy says sellers may have separate policies governing information collected on seller sites and advises users to review those policies.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Support
The company offers dedicated account management, 24/7 bidder support, and dedicated auction-day support including nights and weekends.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Headquarters
NextLot lists its office at 4242 Six Forks Rd, Ste. 1550, Raleigh, NC 27609.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Founded
2007Read 28 Sep 2026 · nextlot.com
Company
NextLot says it is based in Raleigh, North Carolina and was founded in 2007.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Auction formats
The platform supports timed online auctions and live webcast auctions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Branding
Webcast auctions can use the auctioneer’s logo and colors, and bidders can register, bid, and buy on the auctioneer’s website.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Cataloging
The cataloging app supports mobile photos, talk-to-text descriptions, and taking photos offline for later upload.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Company history
NextLot says Scott and Norman Finkelstein launched the company in 2007.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Data ownership
NextLot says auctioneers own their bidder data and can see registered bidders and underbidders.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Hosting
NextLot says it hosts webcasts on a unique server on Amazon Cloud and uses AWS infrastructure.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Hosting and reliability
NextLot says it hosts webcasts on a unique server on Amazon Cloud and reports 100% uptime over the past four-plus years.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Marketing
Marketing services include email campaigns, advertising on auction listing sites, Google AdWords campaigns, targeted Facebook ads, and bidder reminders by phone.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Payment compliance
NextLot describes NextLot Pay as a PCI Compliant Solution.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Payments
NextLot Pay lets bidders pay invoices by credit or debit card or ACH and supports autocharging payment methods on file.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Pricing
The public pages opened describe rates as competitive and say there are no hidden fees, but do not show specific prices; the seller terms state fees are set in the Service Agreement.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Pricing model
The site describes its pricing as competitive, with no hidden fees, and says it makes money when client auctions thrive; it does not state a price on the pages reviewed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Timed auction tools
Timed auctions include list or grid lot views, a watchlist, Fast Bidding mode, bid extensions, linked lots, staggered closing groups, multiple quantity bidding, and SMS outbid notifications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Timed auctions
Timed auctions include SMS outbid notifications, watchlists, fast bidding, bid extensions, and multiple quantity bidding.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com
Webcast auctions
Its webcast auctions support HD video and audio streaming and bidding from any device.Read 8 Oct 2026 · nextlot.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Branded timed and live webcast auctions
  • Timed bidding includes extensions and SMS outbid notifications
  • Cataloging supports offline photos for later upload
  • Automatic charging of payment methods on file

Limits

  • Pricing is available on request
  • Seller sites may have separate privacy policies

Who it suits

NextLot is for auctioneers who want to host timed auctions and live webcasts on their own branded websites. It may suit sellers who need cataloging, payment, marketing, and auction-day support services.

Verdict

NextLot combines branded auctions with cataloging, payments, marketing, and auction support. Auctioneers should review the pricing terms and the privacy policy of any seller site they use.

Where Specifiction places it

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