Online Auction for Movie Posters

Movie Poster Exchange

Movie Poster Exchange

Movie Poster Exchange is a specialized online auction platform developed for collectors and enthusiasts of cinematic posters. Designed for the U.S.-based client MoviePosterExchange, the platform enables users to sell, bid on, or directly purchase vintage and modern movie posters. Sellers can upload images via file upload or URLs, while buyers enjoy features like proxy bidding, instant purchases, and real-time auction tracking. The system includes a robust admin panel, messaging tools, payment modules, and invoicing—ensuring a seamless, end-to-end trading experience for both casual buyers and serious collectors.

Project Insights

Client

MoviePosterExchange, USA

Duration

May 2010 – December 2010

Project Management

Agile - Kanban

Team

5

Technologies Stack

PHP-5.3Smarty Template EngineJavaScriptAjaxjQueryMySQL 5.0

Problem Statement

Collectors of movie posters often face difficulty accessing a centralized, trustworthy, and interactive platform where they can auction or buy rare posters. Existing marketplaces lacked specialized features such as proxy bidding, secure transactions, and dedicated tools for both buyers and sellers in this niche domain.

Our Solution

We developed a purpose-built online auction platform tailored specifically for movie poster transactions. The solution offers seller-focused tools for bulk poster uploads, and buyer-centric features like bidding, direct purchases, and secure payments. A modern admin panel and real-time messaging system ensure full control and transparency, creating a community-driven, efficient marketplace for movie memorabilia.

A web-based solution that handles movie poster auctions.
Sellers can upload multiple posters (directly or from URLs) for auction.
Buyers can directly buy posters or bid for a particular poster.