How do I make an offer / bid?

This article guides you through making an auction bid: first review the item details, ask for additional information if needed, and make a binding offer in your own name. The offer is made by logging in, entering an amount, checking the details, and confirming. After making an offer, you can see if your bid is winning. The auction ends 3 minutes after the latest bid, so active monitoring is important.

Do you want to make an offer on an item that interests you? This guide clearly explains what to consider before bidding and how to make an offer step by step.

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Before making an offer

  • Carefully review the item details and photos
  • If needed, ask for additional information or arrange a viewing (from the Inquiries section)
  • The offer is binding, so only bid if you are ready to purchase
  • Make the offer only in your own name (do not bid on behalf of someone else)
  • Note that the condition of used items may differ from new
     

How do I make an offer?

  1. Log in

  2. Enter your offer

    • Type the amount into the Make an offer field
    • You may offer more than the default minimum increment if you wish
    • Click "Make an offer"
  3. Check the details
    • In the pop-up "Submit this offer?" window:
      • choose whether you are buying as a private individual or as a company
      • see the offer breakdown (fees, taxes, and total amount)
  4. Confirm the offer 
    • Click "Make an offer!"
    • Your offer is now binding
    • If someone else placed a higher offer at the same time, your offer will not go through. Refresh the page and make a new, higher offer if needed.

 

After making an offer

  • You can see the status of your bid when logged in: 
    • If your offer is currently winning, a notification will say: “Your offer is currently winning”
    • If your offer is outbid, a red message will appear in the offer window: "Your offer was outbid"
    • You can identify your own bid in the bid list by the text "Your offer".
  • Note that the auction ends 3 minutes after the latest bid.
    • Example: If the auction is set to end at 6:00 PM but the last bid is made at 5:59 PM, the auction will actually end at 6:02 PM. If another bid is placed at 6:01 PM, the end time moves to 6:04 PM.
    • Therefore, it is recommended to actively monitor the auction's end and refresh the notification page to react promptly if your offer is outbid.

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