Look for the PAMA Seal

Ensure safe and enjoyable online bidding by looking for the PAMA Seal.

Remember to click on the Seal to verify that it's authentic.

Beware of any Penny Auction not displaying our seal:

• They could be a fraudulent Penny Auction site set up with Admin "Shill" auto bidders. These sites never sell anything and these admin auto bidder always win an auction.
• They could sell used, stolen or faulty goods.
• They could could have poor Customer Service or reputation.
• They could have slow delivery times or other issues.

• (PAMA) Penny Auction Merchants Association Is a non profit international Penny Auction Trade Association dedicated to advancing the interests of the $3 billion Penny Auction industry.
• Penny Auction Industry Certification We provide unbiased third party verification and code certification, including the use or non use of administrative auto bidders and shill bidding functions.
• Third Party Mediation We provide third party mediation services for disputes arising from the Penny Auction process. Fraud reporting and industry statistical tracking.
• Our Mission Is to promote, protect, and provide a forum for the common business interests of those engaged in the sale, buying and participation in the penny auction, and licensed production of penny auction software which allow vendors to operate a penny auction.
• Operations Committee PAMA Operations Committee released its recommended best practice standards for Penny Auction sites.