Use TAB key to navigate results. Automatic bidding Stay ahead of the competition by setting up automatic bidding. Retracting a bid Find out how and when you can retract a bid if you make a mistake while bidding. How reserve prices work Discover how reserve prices on auctions work. Tips for winning auctions Improve your chances of being the top bidder with our tips for winning auctions.
Frequently Asked Questions Where can I find my bidding history? Why did the item I was bidding on disappear? Why am I getting a message to contact the seller when trying to place a bid? Why can't I bid in my friend's auction? Top Takeaway When bidding on an auction, enter the maximum bid you feel comfortable with and we'll place bids for you, up to that limit. Was this article helpful for you? Related help topics See other articles in: Buying.
You might also be interested in:. Scroll through the available listings and click on the one that suits your desires. Review the details of the item. Check and double-check the price, condition, and overall product description so that you know exactly what you are bidding on.
Do not simply make your decision by looking at the photo, since some sellers purposefully post deceiving photographs on their listings.
Check the seller's rating. Previous ratings and reviews left by other buyers allow you to gauge if the purchase will be worth your effort and money. A good seller will have a rating between about 94 and percent. The number of ratings a seller has is also indicative of popularity, and a seller with many high ratings is an even better option than a seller with only a few high ratings.
Click on the "Place Bid" button. This initiates the bidding process. If you are not already signed in, eBay may ask you to sign in now. If you do not have an eBay account, you may need to create one. An account is free to create, and having one allows you to monitor your ongoing bids and orders. Type in your maximum bid. Your maximum bid is the highest amount of money you are willing to pay for an item.
In order to ensure that buyers get the item for the lowest possible amount, eBay uses a system referred to as automatic incremental bidding.
Your opening bid will be the same as the seller's minimum bid amount. If your maximum bid is higher than this minimum, eBay will automatically increase your bid in pre-determined increments. This process will continue until your maximum bid has been reached.
According to eBay, every bid you make is considered to be a binding contract. Only bid an amount you are willing to pay. While you may receive the item at a lower price than your maximum bid, you should always be prepared to pay your maximum amount. Again, placing a bid serves as a binding contract, and you will be obligated to pay the full maximum bid if that price is reached during the bidding process. Do not bid on two of the same item at the same time.
If you win both bids, you will be obligated to pay both. Unless you want two of the same item, you should only bid on one listing for a particular item and wait for the auction to end before trying a new listing for the same item. Raise your maximum bid, if desired. If you decide to pay a little more for an item, you can raise your maximum bid by simply placing another bid at a higher amount.
Know the limits on retracting bids. If you accidentally entered the wrong amount, you can reenter the correct amount immediately to fix the error. If the item's description changed significantly after your bid was placed and you cannot reach the seller, you may also retract your bid then.
Review and confirm your bid. Verify that the maximum bid amount is correct and click on the "Confirm Bid" button to approve it.
Part 2. Access eBay's mobile webpage using your smart phone. The only difference is that mobile versions of eBay are visually formatted in a way that makes them more accessible on a mobile device. Alternatively, access eBay by downloading a mobile app. You can download a free mobile app for eBay for all major smart phone brands. The appearance of eBay may look different through the app than it does when accessed via the website, but you can still use the app to search and bid on items as usual.
Search for the right item. If using the mobile website, type a description of the item into the search bar on the homepage as usual, pressing the magnifying glass icon to initiate the search. Select "Browse Categories," located beneath the search bar on the home screen, if you do not have a specific item you are searching for and would like to look through the product categories.
If using a mobile app, the same basic technique still applies. The search bar will be positioned toward the top of the app's initial start-up screen, usually in the upper right corner or the upper center depending on the version of the app you have. The "Browse Categories" option is also listed on the initial screen but is usually positioned somewhere beneath your saved searches or favorites. Look over the details of the item.
Make sure you have a thorough understanding of the product description, price, and condition. Since bids on eBay are considered binding contracts, it is vital that you understand exactly what you are bidding on before you place your bid.
Look at the seller's rating. A trustworthy seller will have a rating somewhere around 94 percent or higher. A seller with more ratings is also more popular and more reliable than one with few. Select "Place Bid. This starts the bidding process. As auctions are single quantity listings you can bid on just 1 item at a time on a given auction.
BUT if you are referring to bidding limits all new members have limits on how many listings they can bid on at the same time. Ebay doe not publish what that limit is because it totally varies based on the individual bidder.
Too often new bidders have shown a tendancy to bid and then either want to cancle their bid or win and want to cancel or just not pay only to find that only a seller can do this. Bidders can ask a seller to cancel BUT the seller is under no obligation to cancel for a bidder. Then problems happen. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type.
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