How does an ebay auction work? How to win an auction on eBay

We continue our series of FAQs dedicated to the largest and most popular eBay auction in the world. Today we will answer general issues, which most often occur in novice eBay users. How to get started on eBay? How to register? How to leave a review? What to pay attention to? All these questions are asked daily by thousands of users on various websites, blogs, specialized forums. Sometimes they receive prompt and clear answers, but often the question remains without proper attention.

We analyzed the situation, collected the most popular and interesting questions, made a detailed selection, and gave clear answers. We are sure that this FAQ will help you understand the basic aspects of working with eBay. And if there are still some questions, then you can always ask them in the comments under this article.

WhateBay? How can it be useful to me?

We are sure that many of you have heard about the eBay auction, someone even read some articles and watched videos. Of course, this is a world-famous company that has billions in turnover. In fact, eBay is a large online auction that combines the functions of a trading platform. Anyone can buy here any goods without leaving their homes. You can also work on eBay as a seller, putting up for auction anything you want.

The eBay auction has existed since 1996, and currently has several dozen branches around the world, serving millions of buyers daily.

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How the auction workseBay?

The principle of operation of eBay is not intricate and as clear as possible. All users are divided into two types: sellers and buyers. One account allows you to both buy goods and sell. No separate registration is required.

There are also two types of sales - auction (bidding), and fixed sales. If we are talking about an auction, then the seller puts up his goods, indicating the starting price, and the buyer already offers his amount, which he is ready to pay. Bidding goes on until the time of the auction ends, or someone offers a “blitz” price.

If we talk about sales at a fixed price, then the seller puts a specific amount for the goods, and the buyer either agrees with it or not. Next comes the payment for the goods, and delivery. As a rule, payment is made through the PayPal payment system. Many sellers offer free shipping through the internal mail of your country. You can pay for shipping, then the package will be delivered faster.

Can I buy oneBayif I live in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, the Baltics, or other CIS countries?

Many people think that if they live in the CIS countries, then shopping in foreign online stores they are not available. This is an erroneous opinion that is formed due to insufficient knowledge and understanding of the shopping process. The modern world no longer has borders, and if you live in the outback of Russia, but have access to the Internet, keep a working payment card in your hands, then shopping on eBay will not be a problem. Any goods, from any category, will be delivered to you.

The only limitation is the possibility of delivery. Some sellers provide a list of countries they do not ship to. BUT, in this case, there is a way out - you can place an order through intermediary companies who receive the goods at their warehouse, and then send them to you.

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I do not speak English. How do I buy oneBay?

Just a few months ago, the answer to this question would have fit in one line - "go to ebay.ru" The company went to meet hundreds of thousands of buyers from Russia, and made the interface in a language we understand. But quite recently, for reasons unknown to us, eBay.ru stopped working, and before you try to enter the site, you will be redirected to the main site of the branch in the United States.

So the whole interface will be on English language. Description of goods and correspondence with sellers will also be conducted in English. What to do if you skipped English lessons at school, and do not understand anything at all. There are several options:

Use online translators. They will help at a basic level to understand what and how, deal with the description of the site, write to the seller what you want.
You can use google translator. It will automatically translate the entire site, and all the pages you visit. Thus, you do not need to constantly copy and paste text fragments from the description of the product you are interested in.
Contact intermediary firms, indicating the lot of the goods you want to buy. These companies will make a translation for you, place an order, and correspond with the seller. You just have to pay for their services and wait for the goods to arrive.

What are the commissions foreBayand what do I have to pay for?

It is clear that eBay is not charitable foundation, and to maintain the work of such a giant requires a lot of money. Therefore, certain commission fees are set for users, which they are required to pay.

It is worth noting that registration and membership on eBay are absolutely free. If someone requires you to transfer money for registration, or for changing your password or similar actions, then you should know that these are scammers who are not related to the eBay administration.

If you work on eBay as a buyer, then all auction services are free for you. You must pay for the purchased item and shipping (if specified in the terms of purchase).

If you decide to sell the product, you will have to pay a certain percentage. In an auction, funds are collected from the Sellers (the so-called Seller Fees) for putting the lot up for auction (Insertion Fee), and even in the case of successful sale(Final Value Fee). You can find more details about the gradation of "duties" on the official website of eBay. In this article, we will not indicate specific figures, so as not to mislead you, because at the time of reading the situation at the auction may change.

How do I register foreBay?

The registration process is quite simple and intuitive. The system will ask you to enter your username, password, specify email and personal data. You can also immediately enter the details of the payment card, and if you are not ready to do this at the time of registration, you can always postpone this procedure for later. But without details and card confirmation, you will not be able to bid and buy goods.

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How to enter the correct delivery address?

Many users are faced with the problem of correctly specifying the address. And this question is very serious, because if you make mistakes, you may not receive your product, or it will come to another happy owner.

Remember that during the registration process, it is advisable to indicate all data in English, or using Cyrillic. Why is that? The vast majority of sellers on eBay are from the US and Europe. They do not understand Cyrillic, and there may be a problem with writing the address. In order not to take risks, and to protect yourself from possible embarrassment, indicate all addresses using the Latin alphabet.

Which card should I use to make purchases oneBay?

There is no fundamental difference here. The main thing is that your bank does not set limits for paying for goods on the Internet through this card, and also that there are funds on it.

It is advisable to have a card in a currency (dollars, euros), and make purchases from it. This will allow you not to lose extra money on conversion, and save the purchase as much as possible.

eBaydoes not want to accept my card. What to do?

Often, newbies are faced with the fact that eBay does not want to accept their payment card. Or the card is accepted, but payments through it are not made. This is very inconvenient, especially if there are a few minutes left before the end of the auction and you cannot place a bid. Here you need to quickly figure out what the problem is, and there may be several of them:

The card may not be activated. Often, when paying for goods on the Internet, people get a separate card. This allows you to control costs, and bring certain conveniences. But all new cards must be activated. To do this, you need to make some kind of operation (sometimes checking the balance at an ATM is enough). Large and serious banks activate cards when issuing them so that their customers do not face such troubles.
Check that the information about the card is filled in correctly - number, date of validity, CCV2 code.
Each bank has so-called stop lists. These are accounts, companies, individuals who were suspected of fraudulent transactions. You can't do any transactions with them. Perhaps the seller to whom you want to send money is in such a stop list.
Banal but very common problem– not enough media on the account. If the currency of your card differs from the currency of payment, then check the conversion rate. Perhaps he has grown, and now you lack some tens of rubles.
If you unsuccessfully try to authorize a card, or make a payment on the Internet, and you no longer know what the problem is, call the bank. Operators will tell you what to look for and why transactions are blocked.
Ask bank managers to turn off the CVV2 code request for your card (if possible).
Check online billing limits. Many banks, in order to protect their customers from possible fraudsters, stop zero limits on paying for goods through the network. You can change these limits in Internet banking, or in a bank branch, by placing the required amount, or without limiting the possibility of payment at all.

What is My eBay?

This is your "members area" - a personal area on the eBay auction. You can get into it by registering at the auction and then logging in. In the "My eBay" area, you can: enter and change personal information, configure various settings, view your purchase and sales history, keep track of the items you have bid on, etc.

Can I see information about the user who bid on the lot I'm interested in?

Unfortunately no. This type of information is limited on eBay, and only the seller who put the item up for auction sees the full details of everyone who has bid. The data of potential competitors is not available to buyers.

There are numbers next to the eBay ID (identifier) of the bidder, what do they mean?

This is extremely important parameter- rating of the participant. It is equal to the number of positive - negative reviews. Immediately, upon completion of registration, your rating is equal to zero. After making a purchase or sale, your opponent leaves you feedback (feedback) - positive, neutral or negative. Accordingly one negative feedback decreases your rating by one, positive - increases, neutral - leaves it unchanged. You will get a positive rating if the partner is satisfied with you, i.e. if you paid for the purchase on time or sent the sold goods on time, having previously packed it with high quality. Rating - this is the most important parameter in the eBay auction - based on it, your potential partners will decide whether to do business with you. Therefore, many people advise, having registered an account, to make a couple of small purchases (glasses, perfumes, CDs, DVDs, accessories for cell phones), to create, albeit not a big, but a positive image.

I bought (sold) a product. When can I leave a review, and do I need to leave a review?

All bidders on eBay have the opportunity to leave feedback on cooperation with each other. If you are a buyer, then, as a rule, you should leave feedback after the transaction. Indicate what you liked, what you didn’t like, rate it, give advice and wishes to future buyers. There are two rating systems: simple - where you write a review and put a positive, negative or neutral rating, and complex - where you evaluate several cooperation criteria on a 5-point scale.

The seller is more limited in terms of estimates to the buyer. He can leave either positive feedback or none at all.

To write or not to write a comment, while leaving a rating is your personal decision. There is no such mandatory rule.

I received negative feedback - what should I do?

Negative reviews on eBay have a very significant impact on the rating and influx of potential customers. Many experienced sellers try to work in such a way that even the most picky customer leaves them either a neutral review or nothing at all. The last thing you want to get negative, especially if you are a novice seller. But no one is immune from biased assessments. The only thing you can do is leave your comment under the review, explaining why this situation happened. There are several other options, but they are not in the scope of this article.

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What is Unpaid Item Strike?

Both buyers and sellers are protected on eBay. The buyer can always file a complaint against the scammer, and, having proved his case, return the money paid. The seller is also not left without protection options. If a person has won a lot, but at the same time refuses to pay the bill, then you can open a dispute “For unpaid goods”. The rules of the auction state that if you win a lot, you must buy it, otherwise sanctions from the eBay administration will follow.

If the issue of payment remains open, then the buyer receives a warning - “Unpaid Item Strike”, which is to some extent similar to a negative review. If there are several such warnings, then the account is blocked.

How many warnings (negative reviews) should there be before an account is blocked?

No one will tell you exactly the numbers, because the algorithm of the eBay system is not known. But experienced users noticed that if you get 3-4 negative reviews of your activity in a short time, whether you are a seller or a buyer, then your account will be blocked.

I accidentally deleted an item from My eBay. Is it possible to cancel this operation?

Under the "Buy" (Purchase) and "Sell" (Sales) sections in My eBay there is a "Deleted" folder, where all the lots you delete fall. Just select the desired lot and click "Undelete" (Restore). If you have removed an item from your Watchlist, you cannot restore it, but you can find the item again using an eBay search.

I am not receiving notifications fromeBay.Emails are not coming. How to fix?

There may be several options for solving the problem. First you need to figure out what prevents eBay from sending you an email. Perhaps the letters reach you, but are placed in the spam folder, which you clean without reading, or the system regularly cleans it itself.

There is also a possibility that you simply did not set up automatic alerts on eBay. Then you need to go to the settings of your personal page, and specify the relevant data.

And the last option - your mail hosting blocks emails from eBay, considering them unreliable, and such that they carry only spam information. Contact the administration of the postal service and ask to remove this restriction.

Asked 14 questions to buyers, but 15 I can't. What is the problem?

This is a banal anti-spam system. If you are new, then eBay will limit your ability to ask questions. You can write no more than 14 per day. Over time, when the level of your reliability increases, this restriction will disappear.

I have multiple accountseBay. Will they not be blocked?

The auction administration allows the option of owning multiple accounts. But there are certain restrictions, beyond which you will get a ban. If you have two or more accounts, then in no case should you:

Leave positive feedback and ratings for yourself
Use accounts to write negative reviews to other users.
Use Accounts for Fraud or Fraud

If you have a main account and do not use the rest, you can apply to delete them. You can also merge all accounts into one, while comments and entries will merge.

Who are the intermediarieseBay? Is it worth it to use their services?

Intermediaries are companies that act as a link between you and the sellers at the auction. Very often, their services are quite profitable, and sometimes even irreplaceable. You can contact intermediaries in such cases:

There is no possibility of delivery of goods directly from the seller to your country. Then the intermediary orders the goods to their warehouse, and sends them to you from there.
There is no way to pay for the goods in the way the seller needs. In this case, you send money to intermediaries, and they already transfer it to the seller.
There is no desire to deal with orders, to correspond, to enter into disputes. Intermediaries will do everything for you. You only need to indicate the number of the lot you are interested in, and replenish the company's account. Then enjoy life and wait for your order.

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How to protect yourself from scammerseBay?

This is one of the very first and main questions that novice eBay users ask themselves. It is clear that sending money to another country, to an unknown person, and receiving the goods only after a few weeks is a little dangerous. Therefore, the feeling of fear in such cases is quite justified. But if you know certain rules, then you can send large amounts with peace of mind and calmly fall asleep every night, without fear that the goods will never arrive.

How to do it? Earlier, we have already devoted an entire article to choosing a seller on eBay, where we revealed all the secrets and aspects of this not an easy matter. For more information, read How to Choose an eBay Seller: Tips and Tricks.

Why do we need sniper programs oneBay?

In this article, we will look at how to bid on eBay in order to win.

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Today eBay is a major online auction. People come here for goods low prices and participate in interesting auctions. Due to the large number of people participating in the drawings, winning at the auction is far from easy.

Rules for bidding on eBay

If your account does not have contact details or they are false, then you will not be able to place bets. This is necessary so that the buyer and seller can communicate with each other.
You must pay for any purchased item. Many items are for sale eBay in the form of an auction, where everyone can place their bid. Remember that each bid is a kind of contract that obliges you to purchase the item after winning the auction. If you do not pay for it, then wait for sanctions from the administration.
Only place bids when you definitely want to buy an item, even if they are non-binding. The latter are allowed for purchases such as real estate or vehicles, but it still indicates a serious interest in buying this item. In other words, if you are not going to buy an item in advance, then you should not bid.
You cannot bid on your own products. Such actions are recognized as stakes with the help of nominees, which violates the rules eBay, and in some countries even contrary to the law.
Be wary of placing bets on multiple identical items, as if you win all bets, you will have to purchase all the items.
If you need to withdraw a bid, your case must be special. Let's say if you decide to bet $10, but accidentally bet $100, then you can call off the bet. But in this case, you must immediately place a new bet that you intended to place at first. Do not refuse to bid in order to manipulate the auction, as this is dishonest and fraught with consequences.
Please read the item description carefully before placing a bid. Many buyers make bids without understanding what exactly is being offered by the seller. For example, sellers only hold auctions for certain countries or users PayPal. In this case, you must fall under the set conditions, otherwise the transaction will be considered unfair and undesirable.
If the seller is familiar to you, then you can not bid to artificially increase the value. This rule applies to the entire environment, even just pen pals on the Internet.
Can't buy items on eBay bypassing the system. If you buy something outside the site, then no one will protect you from fraud. This rule must be observed by each participant in the system.
If you purchased something in another country, then you cannot ask the seller to write in the declaration that it is a gift.
If you bid on transport, then your contacts are transferred to the seller so that he can contact you and discuss the details.

How to bid on eBay the right way?

In general, bet on eBay not at all difficult, but if you want to buy some popular product, you must remember that the competition here is high. How to place bets in such a way as to win?

First find what you want to buy.
Read the detailed description. Check the price, condition and description of the item.

Be sure to look at the photo, but you should not rely only on it, because sometimes sellers post pictures that are misleading.

Study the seller's rating and reviews about him. Often this allows you to understand whether it is worth working with him at all. good sellers have a rating of 95%.

If everything suits you, then dial the amount of the bet and choose "Place a bet".

You are now a bidder.
Also indicate the maximum bid. This is the highest price you are willing to pay.
Write a price and choose "Confirmation".

Be sure to figure out how to place incremental bets. In order to guarantee the purchase of goods at the lowest cost, on eBay using an automatic bidding system.
The first will be equal to the minimum allowable set by the seller. If the maximum bet is higher than the minimum, then eBay will automatically bet higher by a predetermined amount. The process will continue until the price reaches the maximum price you specified.
You should bet the amount that you are really willing to give. If you are lucky, the cost will be lower than planned, but you should always be ready to pay all the desired cost.
If you wish, you can increase the maximum bet.
Check if the bet is correct. If everything is correct, then click on "Bet Confirmation".

How to bid on eBay to win?

The maximum bet is best done with cents, that is, if you set the highest value of $50, then make the maximum bet of $50.11
Many put whole numbers. But auctions are won with a difference of a few cents. If someone made the maximum of $50, then with your $50.11 you will be the winner.
It is recommended to wait until the very end, as the most winning bids are made in the last 10 seconds of the auction.
If you set the maximum bid earlier, then the struggle for the product can begin, where the rates will go up and up. Even if your bid is the highest, there will still be someone who will beat it.
Make two tabs in your browser. In one, follow the auctions, and in the other, place the highest bid in the last 10-15 seconds.
Write the maximum bid and click, but do not click on it yet "Confirmation". Although it does not hurt to check that the key is really visible.
In the first window, periodically refresh the page so that you can see how the price changes. And you need to do this every few seconds.
When there are 15 seconds left before the end of the auction, click on "Confirmation" and competitors will no longer have a chance to overtake you.
Of course, the auction can be lost even in this case. This happens when the seller has set a hidden cost for the reservation and it is higher than your bid. If that price is $10 and your bid is $8, then you won't buy the item even if you win.
If you need to bet more than $ 15,000, you definitely need a credit card. Even if you don’t win, the card number is still needed to confirm your age and intentions.

Video: How to win an auction on eBay? My experience and recommendations.

There are many ways to earn or save money online. Ebay virtual auction attracts the second category of users. That is, those who want to save their own money. The Internet platform works by Wishing to purchase a lot, Ebay users simply place their bets. As you know, the goods go to the one who offered the most favorable price for the seller. It becomes interesting how to win an auction on Ebay, the reviews say that it is not so easy. Users go for some tricks.

Simple Rules

Before you wonder how to win an auction on Ebay, you need to know the features of this site. As with other online resources, there are rules here. To purchase a product on Ebay, you will have to comply with them.

It is impossible to wonder how to win an auction on Ebay if contact details are not filled in the profile. Because in this case you can't even place bets. The same rule applies to those who provide false information. During the auction process, the seller and buyer need to communicate. That's why it's important to point out reliable information on my ebay profile.
It is forbidden to put up a lot on Ebay and place bids on it. This is contrary to the rules of the auction and is even considered as the actions of figureheads.
Even if you are interested in how to win an auction on Ebay, you should not bid on several lots out of interest. It is possible that they will all have to be redeemed. You can withdraw a bet, but this is a rather problematic task. For example, an erroneous action can be undone, but the user is still required to do real rate. Even with a smaller amount.
It is forbidden to buy goods off the site on Ebay. With such a cunning scheme, you can not count on protection against fraud. After all, the seller and the buyer make a deal bypassing the auction. Accordingly, neither one nor the other receives any guarantees or protection from Ebay.

Don't bet just out of curiosity. If no one bids higher on Ebay, you will have to buy back the item. Even if you don't need it. In case of refusal to pay, you will have to prepare for any sanctions from the administration of the Ebay auction. That's why you shouldn't place any bids if you don't plan to buy an item.
Before you win an auction on Ebay and simply place a bid, you need to study the information provided about the lot in detail. Some potential buyers act wrongly. Sellers, in some cases, display goods only for certain countries. To avoid unfair bids on Ebay, it is better to study this information in advance.
If you know the seller personally, it is not recommended to make bids artificially inflating the price of the lot. As a result, you can become the only one who named a high price, and the lot will have to be redeemed. Or refuse to pay and have problems with the administration.

How to bet correctly?

In fact, there is nothing difficult in placing a bid on an online auction. However, you need to prepare for a fairly high competition. After all, many users are interested in how to win an auction on Ebay.

So, the whole process of placing a bet includes a few simple steps:

choice of goods;
placing a bet and confirming.

Product selection

First of all, you need to find the desired lot. Have time to carefully read the description and cost. If all the conditions suit you, you can place a bet. You should not always trust only the photos posted on Ebay. Some sellers try to mislead auction users. That is why it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the characteristics.

Everyone wants to know how to buy and win on an Ebay auction. But it is equally important not to make erroneous bets. To do this, you need to carefully study not only the lot, but also the seller himself. Beginning participants in the Ebay online auction are advised to pay attention to the rating. The most reliable partners boast a high rate. Ninety-five percent or more.

Placing a bet

Having familiarized yourself with the lot and the seller in detail, you can make a decision. If all the conditions suit you, it is enough just to place a bet by pressing a virtual button with a similar inscription.

How to bet?

If you do not know the answer, it is impossible to understand how to win an auction on Ebay. Tips from experienced users assure that this is important.

So, the Ebay auction uses automatic bidding. First, the minimum price is set, which corresponds to the one indicated by the seller. Further, Ebay instead of a potential buyer raises the rate. Gradually, the auction brings it to the maximum level. That is why the buyer needs to be careful when setting the maximum price he is willing to pay for the offered lot.

How to win an auction on Ebay?

When setting the maximum amount, it is better to specify not an integer. For example, not $10, but $10.05. In this case, there is a chance to beat a competitor who will bid only 5 cents lower.

You need to be patient and wait for the end of the auction. Statistics say that winning bids on Ebay are made just ten seconds before the end of the auction.

However, you need to understand that even this does not guarantee that the lot will go to you. Some sellers on Ebay have a hidden cost. If it exceeds the bid, the lot cannot be redeemed.

Program

You don't have to do it yourself to figure out how to win an Ebay auction. The program can do everything for you.

For example, Ebay has ProxyBidding. This program monitors the auction every five minutes and even bids for the user.

All you have to do is specify the maximum bid in advance. Then the program comes into play, which is traded no worse than any real buyer.

However, when using the program, the lot will definitely need to be redeemed in case of winning. That is why, before using it, you must not only have a confident intention to buy a lot, but also prepare the specified amount in case of winning.

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Initially, eBay held auction sales of various goods. And now this online store retains this function.

The goods presented at the auction can be bought at a very favorable price. Thanks to this, the eBay website is the most popular among both buyers and sellers.

Let's move on to the poll on how to win an eBay auction. This is not as easy as it seems, but with the right approach to solving the issue, it is quite realistic. Let's start with the analysis, the nuances at the initial stage:

Before bidding, you need to familiarize yourself with the terms of delivery of the goods, to which countries the won lot can be delivered, how much the delivery costs;
Read the reviews about the seller, the more reviews, the better;
Be sure to decide on the maximum amount that you can offer for the item of interest.

If the seller does not deliver to the country of the buyer, you must contact the intermediary company. Specify how much the services of an intermediary will cost and consider whether it will be profitable to purchase goods in this way.

Be sure to check the seller information before placing a bid. Read the reviews and pay attention to the percentage of positive ones, it should be from 95 and above. Carefully read the characteristics of the goods and make sure that during the auction it does not change. If you see changes in the description, then there is a possibility.

Auction bidding rules

After a thorough analysis and decision, it is worth moving on to the following steps:

Decide on the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the lot you like;
Auction on eBay is a second price system, do not rush to be the first to bid, it is better to do it a few minutes, or even seconds, before the end of the auction;
You should not bet an even amount (5.10 dollars, etc.), indicate the amount taking into account the step and plus a few cents on top to get around rivals (10.05 dollars, etc.);
It is not necessary to sharply inflate the price of the lot, the increase in the cost of the goods will occur without it;
Be sure to follow the course of the auction until the very end.

What does the second price principle mean?

What does the principle of the second price mean? When placing a bid, the auction can win not the largest, but the second largest, while increasing by one step. The minimum bet step is indicated below the price, you cannot bet less than this amount.

Proxy Bidding Program

There is a special program for bidding provided by eBay - ProxyBidding. It independently monitors information about changes in rates every 5 minutes, and can also increase them if necessary.

To do this, the user must specify in this program, the maximum amount that he is willing to offer. That is, the program itself is traded for the buyer, and does it much more successfully than a person.

Using this system, in case of winning, it will be necessary to redeem the lot. It is not possible to cancel the bet in this case. Therein lies its disadvantage. But if you have already decided to participate in the auction, then you must be firmly convinced that you need this product and you have enough money to pay for it.

What is a Snipper (sniper)

Sniper is another program installed on the ebay service to participate in the auction. In general, you can bid on the auction yourself, i.е. manually and constantly monitor changes or use special programs. In addition to ProxyBidding, which works until the very end of the auction, there are also so-called snipers.

The essence of such programs is that they allow you to make bets at the very last moment, a few seconds before the end of the auction. It is at this time that the fate of the lot and its owner is decided.

These programs are used either through their official website, or installed on a computer. The most popular among them include:

snapper24.com;
goofbay.com;
Myibay.com
Rapidcatch.com;
Quicksnipe.com etc.

There are several points. Using programs installed on a computer is not very convenient, because. during bidding, it must be constantly turned on. Some of them may slow down your Internet connection.

How to Win an Auction on eBay Using Web Services

Therefore, it is most convenient to use regular web services. But even here there are several drawbacks. Many of these services are not intended for residents of Russia and are paid from $40 per year.

At the same time, if you plan to constantly participate in auctions on ebay, then you should think about it. Since such programs allow you to purchase goods at a fairly favorable price. For example, you specified the maximum amount in the program - $50, and the program traded you a lot for $40.

Of the benefits, the most important can be distinguished, it is the saving of personal time. Since the user will not have to follow the rates until the very end of the auction. Another plus is such a moment that you can create groups of lots that you want to purchase.

However, if the bid turns out to be winning on one of the goods specified in the group, then bids on other lots are not placed. It is also important that, if necessary, a few minutes before the end of the auction, you can cancel or change your bid.

How to win an eBay auction

Thus, there are different ways to win an auction on eBay, but they are not a 100% guarantee of winning. If the lot on which the bid was made won, you will need to contact the seller and agree on everything.

If, for some reason, you cannot redeem it, be sure to explain the situation to the seller so that you can return the money. However, try to avoid such situations and be careful when choosing a product.

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If the search results include lots put up for auction. This is even more striking if the lots are sorted by the minimum price or the minimum time elapsed since the start of trading. It is thanks to the auction prices that the auction eBay famous for its incredibly low prices.

As a result of bidding, the price of a product may increase many times over, or it may increase, but not by much. This is exactly what sellers are trying to make money on, and buyers are trying to save money. After all, if the seller put up for sale a product that is poorly in demand, then there will be few rates for the product and the final price will be determined not by the demand for the product, but by the value of the initial price. And vice versa, if the product put up for sale is in very high demand, then gambling buyers can repeatedly inflate the price. Although any product eBay there is a price, some reasonable limit of cost. Rare buyer-player of the auction will raise the price above this limit. Also, the bidding price at the auction cannot be higher than the price buy now, if such a price is set by the seller for the same lot. Win an auction on eBay, and even so that the final price is not too high, not as easy as it seems. Therefore, to begin with, let's start with how to bid at the auction eBay.

How to bid on eBay

Before you start bargaining, you need to deal with your internal contradictions and understand for what maximum amount you would like to purchase this product. Now subtract the shipping cost from this amount. The resulting difference is the maximum price you should keep in mind while “playing” at the auction eBay. On eBay the principle of the auction of the second price works. At the end of the auction, not the maximum price offered by the winner is set for the product, but the second highest bid, but increased by a bid step for this price range. This is discussed in more detail with the article ““. The situation is complicated by the betting system Proxy Bid, which itself is traded for the buyer who offered the maximum price, "saving" his time and money.

Suppose that you have chosen the product you like, you are satisfied with the current price and there is some margin for its increase, you are satisfied with the one offered by the seller or you already have other delivery conditions. To start your participation in the auction eBay open the description of the selected lot.

Next to the Place bid button there is short info about the bidding process: the current price and the number of bids. In order to more accurately evaluate the bidding process and make the right decision on the size of the bet, it is advisable to look at all the bets made, click on the inscription indicating the number of bets received, in our case it is 6 bids.

You will see a list of bids, the number of bidders, although the names of the bidders are hidden from “prying eyes”, you can trace the bidding leader, and you can also find out how long this bidder has been the leader, and whether there were breaks in his leadership. This is best done by reviewing all bets, including those automatically placed by the betting system. Proxy Bid, use the Show automatic bids link.

In order to place a bid, you can return to the previous page to the description of the lot or add your maximum bid from this page, on the right side of it, in the field next to the Place bid button and click this button. Betting system Proxy Bid, tells you the minimum size of the next bid, which is acceptable for the current price of the goods (the inscription Enter US $3.50 or more). Since we do not want to once again increase the price of the product, we will offer this rate to the system. After clicking the Place bid button, you need to confirm your bid in the pop-up window by clicking the Confirm bid button or change it using the Change bid link.

Don't be surprised if after confirming your bid, a new window will pop up notifying you that your bid has been exceeded. out bid and a proposal to introduce a new rate.

If you wish to continue fighting for the lot, you must enter a bid value close to or equal to your maximum bid (depending on the amount of time left until the end of the auction) and confirm the change in your maximum bid Increase max bid . In most cases, your bid will beat the previous maximum bid, unless of course another bidder has set a lower maximum bid. Now you just have to wait for the end of the auction and your victory in the auction. You will probably have to increase your price and re-bid it to the bidding system Proxy Bid, if the previous one is interrupted by other participants.

How to win auctions and save money on eBay

You can sit and wait until the end of the auction of the selected lot is approaching, at which time it will be traded for you, and the price of the goods will grow more and more. Or you can try to save money: do not participate in the auction at the initial stage, but start trading 2-3 minutes before the end of the auction, and the shorter this time, the better. The ideal time frame is 10 seconds before the end of the auction. It is in these last moments that it is worth making a decisive bet.

The value of the decisive bet should be chosen with special consideration. Suppose your maximum price you are willing to pay for a product is $50. Wherein given number is smooth and easy to count and convert currencies. These rates should be avoided! Since you are betting at the last moment, and in order to win it is necessary that your bet be more than the previous maximum bet by one step, it is desirable if this difference is more than this amount by one step and a few cents. In this case, the optimal rate would be $51.05. I think that a difference of one dollar does not matter much when the size of the bet is fifty. By making such a bet, you win if:

if the previous maximum bet is less than or equal to $50.05;
the next bidder's bid will not be accepted if it is less than $52.05.

Accordingly, your bid will not be accepted if the previous participant's maximum bid is greater than or equal to $50.06. Thus, only one cent can play in favor of one or another participant.

By placing a bet on a lot in the last seconds, you can save quite a lot. But this method of “playing” at the auction has its drawbacks:

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