One of the reasons I wanted to start a blog was to get feedback from users as to what can be done to improve an auction site as well as to address questions that may be lingering in ones mind. I know that many people hesitate to list items for sale by auction because they are afraid of the process or they have no idea how to find out the value of items. Answers can be only a click away, so please take the time to send your questions and I’ll see if I can either answer or find the answers for you.
How to Place a Bid
Once you register on www.insiderauctions.com you must “Login” and then you can start bidding. If you have previously Registered, simply “Login” and you are all set.
Browse the listings by clicking on a category in the Product Categories listed on the left hand side of page. When you find an item you are interested in, click on the item name to go to the product information page. There you will find information about the item, a description and in most cases a picture.
To place a bid, enter your maximum bid, the highest amount you are willing to pay in an attempt to be the successful bidder, and our system will automatically bid incrementally for you up to the maximum amount you specify. In the event you have a question, please contact the seller to get answers prior to placing a bid. On the description page, there are two bid boxes on the page, one underneath the picture and one at the bottom of the page, you can use either to enter your bid. Once you enter your bid, a confirmation page will appear. If the information is correct, click Submit and your bid will be entered.
You will be notified in the event you are outbid. If someone places a bid in the last five minutes of an auction, the timer will reset to five minutes to allow everyone the opportunity to bid. Once the auction has ended you will be notified if you are the winner and contact information will be furnished to both you and the seller.
Win Money or Prizes
Now that I have explained how easy it is to list items for auction at Insider Auctions, it is time to offer more incentive for you to give us a try. I mentioned in a previous blog when you register and list items for auction, the first five items will not have “Listing Fees”; however, if the item sells, the final value fee of 2% will apply.
Now for the good part, in addition to the 5 free listings, we are going to give you a chance to Win Money or a Prize by simply registering at www.insiderauctions.com and listings items. The more items you list, the more times you’ll be registered. A drawing will be held May 1, 2007 to determine the winner and an announcement will be made both on this blog and on the Insider Auctions web “Site News”.
If you are chosen the winner, you will have the option of choosing your prize from the following:
- Gift Certificate for One (1) Month Unlimited Free Listings on www.insiderauctions.com
- $50 Cash
- Department 56 Snow Village “Al’s TV”
- Department 56 Snow Village “Carmel Cottage”
- Department 56 CIC “First Metropolitan Bank”
- Byers’ Choice “One Man Band”
- Lefton Colonial Village “First Church”
- Budweiser Holiday Stein 1985 “Snow Capped Mountains”
Just take a look at these great prizes:
Get started entering today…the more items you list, the better your chances of winning. Good Luck Everyone!
Auction Listings
Ok, so you have something you want to list for sale by auction but you don’t know how to get started. Insider Auctions has made the listing process easy for you, but the first thing you need to do is take a digital picture of what you have for sale. A good digital picture of the item can increase the value because people are able to see what they are bidding on.
Once you have saved the picture to your computer, go to www.insiderauctions.com and register, if you are not already a registered user. Click the Sell tab at the top of the page and select the most appropriate category for the item you are selling. Follow the step by step instructions and choose carefully the options you want. Make sure in the description you are very specific in spelling out the condition of the item, whether or not you accept returns, who is to pay shipping and insurance, the cost of shipping and the method of shipping you will use. It is better to be very precise in these terms to avoid problems later on in the bidding process.
After chosing all the options you want, including the length of time you want the auction to run, a screen will appear where you can upload your image. Use the browse button to locate the picture file or files on your computer and list them one by one. Next, preview how your auction will look and if satisfied submit your listing.
For a limited time, the first 5 items listed through www.insiderauctions.com will have “no listing fees” which means all the options you choose are free. This number is increased to the first 10 if you are a veteran. To take advantage of this offer, click on the Site News item on the right side of the screen and copy the voucher number in the space provided.
In the event you need to edit a listing, click on Selling, locate the product you want to change and click on “edit”, make the changes and submit. The changes will be reflected immediately.
The Insider Auctions staff stands ready to assist you at any time, so please don’t hesitate to ask.
This adorable little guy from the Byers Choice collection is being offered for auction at www.insiderauctions.com and will be closing soon.
He is dressed for a cold day of play in his blue playsuit trimmed in white fur. Mom has wrapped his neck with a colorful scarf to make sure he doesn’t come home with a sore throat. The little boy is very optomistic he is going to be able to ride his red tricycle.
Understandably, the children are very sought after from the Byers Choice Collection. To place a bid, click on the picture and you will be taken directly to the auction.
