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Whats the trick to winning a bid on eBay?
eBay bidding tips You stand a greater chance of getting the item by placing your highest bid in the closing seconds. If an auction listing has a reserve price, bid up to that amount as early as possible, so other bidders aren’t attracted by the low starting price.
How do I not get outbid on eBay?
Adjust the amount of the bid as high as you feel comfortable so that you can beat out the competition. If you can make the highest bid with just 20 seconds left, most likely you’ll win. With many bids coming in the final seconds, your bid might be the last one eBay records.
How do I accept the highest bid on eBay before auction ends?
Accepted Solutions (1)
- Go to your active listings and find the item.
- From the More actions drop-down menu, select End item.
- Select Sell item.
- Select the reason you’re ending your listing early, (sell to highest bidder) and select End my listing.
How do you win at an auction?
6 expert tips for winning at auction
- Wait to place your first bid.
- Make your first bid a strong figure that reflects the market value.
- Bid with rounded figures.
- Go in with a counter bid quickly and confidently.
- Talk with the real estate agent.
- Set a budget and stick to it.
Is eBay sniping still possible?
Bid sniping – including the use of software that places bids for you – is allowed on eBay, but it doesn’t guarantee you’ll win an auction. Other members may be using the same tactic, could have set up automatic bidding, or may simply react quickly and place a higher bid before the auction ends.
What happens if you over bid on eBay?
If you do wish to cancel your bid – and believe you have a valid reason for doing so – timing is everything: If the listing ends in over 12 hours, all bids can be retracted. If the listing ends in under 12 hours, you can retract your most recent bid, but only if it’s been less than an hour since you placed it.