Auction Buying Secrets

Here you'll find the many buying secrets to make your trading fun, safe, and successful.

Avoid Overpaying For Items

We know you'd pay just about any price to add that special item to your collection, but don't let anyone else know that!

Here are some tips on how to not overpay for items on Auction.

• Don't jump right in and bid a huge amount as soon as the item is listed.
  This lets others know that the item is worth something and makes them want it more.
• Keep your excitement in check and don't even bid on the item until the very end.
• If you are terrible at remembering auctions, you can bid in the beginning - but make the minimum bid only. (This way you'll be reminded with ebay's daily auction notices, or you can always do a search of what you bid on recently - even if you've been outbid.)
  This makes other bidders think you only would have bought it if you got a great price.
  Then leave the bidding alone! Nothing raises bids faster than competition