Placing a bid on an item you want couldn’t be easier. When viewing the item details page, you will have two areas from where you can place your bid. One is next to the item details and the other is at the bottom of the page.
To place your bid, enter the amount you wish to bid e.g. $50.00. Currency symbols are NOT required. The bid will be placed in the auction currency.
Once you've placed your bid, you will be asked to review your bid. You will also be able to view vital item details, such as the shipping conditions before confirming your bid. To submit your bid simply press the “Place Bid” button.
If your bid is high enough to take the lead in the auction, a confirmation message will be displayed to you. However, if your bid has not taken the lead, which could be due to a higher proxy bid or your bid not meeting the reserve price, you will be invited to make a further bid.
Should you decide to retract your bid this can be done via the “Current Bids” section of the member’s area.
You can also place a proxy bid! Proxy bidding allows you to place your “High Bid”. If the item closes at a lower value than your highest bid offer, you will only pay the lowest required bid, should you go on to win the auction. For example, if the current bid on an auction is $500.00 you can place a proxy bid of $600.00. Should you remain the only bidder you will only pay $500.00. However should the item receive other bids the site will automatically re-bid for you (up to $600.00 in this scenario) to ensure you remain in the lead.
