Help:
How To Place A Bid
You found something you like. It is easy and quick to place a bid. Follow these simple steps:
- Log in to your account: If you do not have an account, then it only takes a couple of minutes to register.
- Click here to go to the auction page: Browse the auctions and choose the item that you wish to bid on.
- Find the bid box: If a shortcut is available, you can use it to get to the "bidding" box at the bottom of the description.
- Enter your bid: Be sure to bid higher than the minimum amount required.
- Put in your bid: Click the “Place Bid” button. Your bid will be confirmed. Your bid will be entered once confirmed. You will receive confirmation if you are the highest bidder. You can increase your bid if someone else makes a higher offer.
Proxy Bidding
It is easier to win with proxy bidding, and it prevents outbidding at the last minute. Please type in the most you are willing to pay. The system will automatically bid on your behalf to keep your costs as low as possible.
Buy It Now Option
Some auctions have a “Buy It Now” or pre-set price set by the seller. Click the Buy Now button if you are happy with the current price. You will be directed to a confirmation screen:
- Standard auctions: The item is sold immediately, and the auction ends.
- Dutch auctions: you can select how many items you want to purchase. If you purchase some items that are available, then the auction will continue with the remaining lots also
How To Sell
It is simple to sell things once you have an account. To get started, do the following:
- Log in and click on the “Sell page”: Click on the Sell button to be taken to your account. Select if you would like to create a classified or an auction.
- Select the right category: Please select the main category and then the subcategory that best describes your product or service. Please note that items that cannot be listed in a single main category. You must choose a subcategory. This will help buyers find your listing more easily.be listed in a single main category. You must choose a subcategory. This will help buyers find your listing easier.
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Enter the auction or listing information: Please provide all the relevant information
regarding your item, including:
- Title and description
- Media: You are allowed to upload 10 images or up to 5 video links
- Payment methods available
- Shipping Options
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Set auction preferences: You can set the following options on the Auction Settings Tab:
- Select the type of auction
- Set a price for the start of the sale
- Set a Reserve Price or Enable Buy Now
- Choose a bid increment - either the default progressive increment, or enter a custom amount
- You can also select to highlight your item or set the duration of the auction.
- Finalize details: Click Next Step to review your listing. To review your listing, click Next Step.
- Submit your listing: Click Submit if everything looks right. If there are any fees, you will be directed to a payment or confirmation page. Your auction or listing that will go live once payment has been confirmed.
Registration
It required a few seconds to sign up.
- It is at the top. Those who are 16 or older can only sign up.
- Please fill out the form below.
- Complete all the required areas. You could make a mistake if you do not have all the data. To make sure that all of the areas are filled out accurately.
- Submit your registration: At the bottom, click the Register button. You will see a screen that says “Confirmation." You do not have to pay to sign up.
- Activate your account: You should get an email that says your arrangement has been confirmed. To turn on your account, click the link in the mail. Once you confirm, your username and password will be prepared to use
Members Area
You will be directed to the Individuals Region after logging in, either by utilizing the login form in the fundamental page header or clicking on the Login button. It is simple to find all the highlights of your account in one place. The Members area is divided into four tabs.
a. Bidding
You can manage your entire auction activity from the Bidding tab. Here, you can:
- View your active bids and see what you are currently bidding for.
- View details of the seller and review any auctions that you have won. Click Detail information to reach the seller and finish your purchase.
- Keep an eye on items that you are interested in, but do not bid directly.
Auction Watch can be used to create keyword alerts. You will be notified by email whenever a new listing is made with the keywords you select in either the title or description.
b. Selling
You can manage your sales and listings using the Selling tab. The Selling tab is divided into three main sections:
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Opened Auctions
You can see all of your present auctions. You can change the specifications of an auction even if no one has bid on it yet.
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Closed Auctions
This section shows the auctions that you have submitted and are now closed. You can edit, delete or relist any auction that has closed.
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Sale Items
You can see all of the items that you have sold in this section. You can view the details of the buyer by clicking View Details. This allows you to complete your transaction quickly.
c. Feedback
You can manage your reviews by clicking on the Feedback tab.
- View feedback - See ratings and comments left on your activity by other users.
- Provide feedback - It provides you feedback to other users by rating and commenting. This will help you to create a community that is trustworthy.
d. Personal Information
You can manage your account information by clicking on the Personal Info tab.
- Update all details, except your username.
- Change your password. Enter a new one and confirm it. If you leave both fields blank, your password will stay the same.
Dutch Auctions
Dutch Auctions are where the seller offers several units of the same product. How it works is as follows:
- Enter the amount you are willing to offer for each thing, and the amount that you wish to buy.
- The highest bidders will receive the requested number of items.
- Different offers are allowed. Buyers can bid more than once on the same thing to increase their chances.
Feedback System
- Both the buyer and the seller may leave feedback for each other after a sale goes well.
- A score of 1 to 5 is given for feedback. You can add a comment.
- You may submit feedback in the Members Area by going to the Feedback tab.
- You can only leave comments once for every transaction you make.
- You can only provide feedback once for every single transaction. It cannot be edited afterward.
- The admin of the site reserves the right not to accept any feedback that is false, malicious or in violation of site rules.
Item Watching
Item Watch enables you to keep an eye on any auction without having to place a bid. This feature lets you know how the auction is going and gets you ready for a possible last-minute successful bid.
- Click on the item "To Watch the Item details” at any auction or classified listing
- Keep informed: This will allow you to easily track the auction and determine the best time to bid.
Auction Watch
Auction Watch helps you keep informed of newly listed auctions matching your interests.
- Enter keywords in your Members Area: You can search for specific items by entering keywords.
- You will be notified each time an auction with your keywords is posted.
- Track multiple items with unlimited keywords.