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Auction Bid Assistant

Install Auction Bid Assistant

Search 8 auction platforms at once, save lots as you browse, export as PDF, free for Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

What does it do? The extension searches 8 auction platforms simultaneously (the-saleroom, EasyLive, eBay, Invaluable, NumisBids, iCollector, LiveAuctionWorld and Bidspotter) from a single popup. It adds a πŸ”¨ Save Lot button letting you save lots from all 8 platforms, search results and Featured Auction catalogues, export your shortlist as PDF or CSV. It never modifies pages or places bids.
🦊 Firefox, easiest
🌐 Chrome, one click
🍎 Safari, one click
πŸ“± iPhone, get the app

Firefox users get the simplest install, click the button below and Firefox will prompt you to install. No unzipping, no developer mode needed.

🦊 Install Firefox Extension

Downloads and installs directly Β· Firefox will prompt you to confirm Β· Done

Install from Mozilla Add-ons

Click the button above. Firefox will download the extension and show an install prompt, click Add to confirm. The extension installs instantly, no unzipping, no developer mode.

Pin it to your toolbar

Click the puzzle piece icon 🧩 in the Firefox toolbar β†’ find Auction Bid Assistant β†’ click the pin icon. This keeps the extension icon visible so you can access your saved lots at any time.

You're done

Click the extension icon to open the popup. Search across 8 auction platforms, browse Featured Auctions, and save lots to your list. You'll also see the πŸ”¨ Save Lot button on lot pages across the-saleroom.com, EasyLive and in search results and Featured Auction catalogues.

Works with
🟒 Search, 8 platforms
🟒 Save Lots, search, Featured & browsing
🟒 the-saleroom.com, Save Lot button
🟒 EasyLive Auction, Save Lot button

Chrome users can install in one click from the Chrome Web Store, no unzipping or developer mode needed.

🌐 Install from Chrome Web Store

Install from the Chrome Web Store

Click the button above. Chrome will show an install prompt, click Add to Chrome to confirm. The extension installs instantly.

Pin it to your toolbar

Click the puzzle piece icon 🧩 in the Chrome toolbar β†’ find Auction Bid Assistant β†’ click the pin icon. Without pinning, the extension icon won't be visible and the Save Lot popup won't be accessible.

You're done

Click the extension icon to open the popup. Search across 8 auction platforms, browse Featured Auctions, and save lots to your list. You'll also see the πŸ”¨ Save Lot button on lot pages across the-saleroom.com, EasyLive and in search results and Featured Auction catalogues.

Works with
🟒 Search, 8 platforms
🟒 Save Lots, search, Featured & browsing
🟒 the-saleroom.com, Save Lot button
🟒 EasyLive Auction, Save Lot button

Safari users on macOS can install in one click from the Mac App Store, no setup, no developer mode needed.

🍎 Install from Mac App Store

Install from the Mac App Store

Click the button above. The App Store will open, click Get to install. The extension downloads instantly, no unzipping or configuration needed.

Enable the extension in Safari

Open Safari β†’ Settings β†’ Extensions and tick Auction Bid Assistant. Click the extension icon in your Safari toolbar to open the popup.

ℹ️ Safari permission prompts
When you first activate the extension, Safari will ask for permission to access each auction site one at a time, just click Allow for each prompt. This only happens once and takes about 10 seconds. It is not asking for access to your personal data or passwords, only to the publicly visible auction pages.

You're done

Click the extension icon to open the popup. Search across 8 auction platforms, browse Featured Auctions, and save lots to your list. You'll also see the πŸ”¨ Save Lot button on lot pages across the-saleroom.com, EasyLive and in search results and Featured Auction catalogues.

Works with
🟒 Search, 8 platforms
🟒 Save Lots, search, Featured & browsing
🟒 the-saleroom.com, Save Lot button
🟒 EasyLive Auction, Save Lot button

On iPhone there's no browser extension to install, mobile browsers don't support them. Instead, get the free native app: core search (Featured Auctions + core platforms) is free, and ABA Pro (in-app purchase) unlocks all 8 platforms, no extension needed either way.

πŸ“± Download on the App Store

Install from the App Store

Click the button above. The App Store will open, tap Get to install. Free to download, with an optional Pro tier for power users.

Open the app, nothing else to set up

No account or sign-in needed. Search Featured Auctions and the core platforms straight away, the app talks to our servers directly, so there's no extension, no permissions prompts, no toolbar pinning.

You're done

Search for free, save lots and export as PDF/CSV, and turn on push alerts for new matching lots, right from your phone. Upgrade to ABA Pro any time to unlock all 8 platforms. See the full feature list and screenshots β†’

Works with
🟒 Search, Featured Auctions + core platforms, free
πŸ”΅ All 8 platforms, ABA Pro
🟒 Save Lots, export PDF/CSV
🟒 Featured Auction e-catalogues
🟒 Push alerts for saved searches

Common Questions

Does the extension place bids for me?

No. It only reads publicly visible data from the auction page, the asking price and lot number. You still bid on the auction platform as normal. The app is a visual calculator.

Which browsers are supported?

Firefox, Chrome, and Safari on macOS, all free, all one-click installs from their respective stores. Firefox is recommended as the easiest. The app itself works on all browsers and devices without the extension; you just update the current bid manually instead of having it auto-update.

I use Safari on Mac. How do I install?

Install from the Mac App Store, one click, then enable the extension in Safari β†’ Settings β†’ Extensions. This Safari extension is macOS only. On iPhone, use the free Auction Bid Assistant app instead, core search is free, and ABA Pro unlocks all 8 platforms natively, no extension needed either way.

Which auction platforms does it work with?

For search: the-saleroom, EasyLive, eBay, Invaluable, NumisBids, iCollector, LiveAuctionWorld and Bidspotter, all searched simultaneously. For the Save Lot button while browsing: the-saleroom.com and EasyLive. You can also save lots from search results and Featured Auction catalogues on any platform. The live bridge (optional) works with the-saleroom.com and EasyLive. More platforms are being added regularly.

Why is the Bridge indicator grey?

Make sure: (1) the extension is installed and enabled, (2) you have the auction site open in another tab in the same browser window, (3) the auction page has finished loading. The bridge sends a heartbeat every 3 seconds, wait a moment and it should turn green.

The Chrome extension disappeared after restarting

Chrome Web Store extensions update automatically and stay enabled after restarts. If it has disappeared, just reinstall it from the Chrome Web Store.

Is my data safe?

All data stays in your browser. The extension never sends anything to any server, never accesses your login credentials, and never modifies any web page. Read the full privacy policy β†’