Own a Piece of Ocean City History
Hundreds of authentic retired Ocean City signs including street signs, dune crossing signs, bike ordinance signs, rip current signs, and trail markers will be auctioned to the public.
AUCTION IS LIVE NOW
AUCTION END: 12pm on Fri, August 7
AUCTION CATEGORIES
SEARCH BY STREET
Boardwalk Street Number Signs
Leave Only Your Footprints Signs
Dune Crossing & Beach Access Signs
Trail Marker Signs
Miscellaneous Signs
Bidding FAQ
Why was I outbid immediately after placing my bid?
This is completely normal! Our auction uses automatic (proxy) bidding. When another bidder has already set a maximum bid higher than yours, the system automatically places the minimum bid needed to keep them in the lead — instantly, at any hour. It's not a person sitting at a computer; it's the system doing its job. The good news: you can do the same thing by raising your maximum bid.
What is a maximum bid and how does it work?
When you place a bid, you're setting the highest amount you're willing to pay. The system will only bid on your behalf up to that amount — never more. For example, if the current bid is $100 and you enter a maximum of $250, the system places you at $110 (the next increment). If someone else bids $150, the system automatically moves you to $160 — and so on, up to your $250 ceiling. You only ever pay the minimum needed to stay in the lead.
Do I have to keep checking back to stay in the lead?
Nope! That's the whole point of proxy bidding. Once you set your maximum, the system watches the auction for you 24/7. You'll receive an email notification if someone outbids your maximum, at which point you can decide whether to raise your ceiling. Otherwise, just sit back and let the system work.
How do I make sure I win?
Set your maximum bid to the true most you'd be willing to pay for the sign. If that's higher than everyone else's maximum, you'll win — and you'll likely pay less than your ceiling since you only pay enough to beat the next highest bidder. The auction closes at 12pm on Friday, August 7th, so be sure your maximum is in place before then.
Will I be notified if I'm outbid?
Yes — you'll receive an email notification any time someone outbids your maximum, giving you a chance to come back and bid higher if you'd like. Keep an eye on your inbox (and check your spam folder just in case) as the August 7th deadline gets closer.