Wednesday, June 27, 2012

The 10 Minute Technique To Getting Better Bids

By William Rickie


In today's economy, everyone is looking to save a few dollars in the checkout line. We scour the internet and discount outlets for hours, searching for those too good to be true deep discounts on the latest "it" gadget. For this reason, penny auctions have experienced a rise in popularity as of late, with new venues popping up online every single day. But how exactly does one win a penny auction?

Your first few bids should be small, low-risk items. Gift cards are perfect for this; you'll be able to learn the ins and outs and find your footing within the realm of penny auctions. You may find yourself in over your head if you go for too much too fast; bidders with experience have developed strategies and skills that you do not yet posses. Once you've gotten used to the way the system works, you will have enough knowledge and experience to swim with the big fish.

It is wise to learn as much about penny auctions as you possibly can. As you begin to do your research, look around and see which websites seem to have a lot of success stories; they may be the most reputable. Look at the items that people are bidding on, and compare their prices with other popular penny auction websites. This will help you to separate the reputable sites from the scams.

You should make sure that the website (or websites) you choose are trustworthy. You'll need to make sure that the auctions and goods are legitimate well before you begin bidding. A quick internet search can yield many positive and negative reviews. No matter what the outcome, you will be better off knowing the truth about the penny auction website of your choice.

One of the most important things to research is also one of the most basic: make sure that you know your competition well. Before you begin bidding on a particular item, study previous auctions for items like it. Look for trends; how much do these items usually go for? Is this item popular and desirable? Are certain times of day busier than others for bidders? Studying all of these components will help you to bid successfully every single time.

With some experience, you will be competing for the big-ticket items in no time. There are countless success stories; people regularly save hundreds of dollars on the most popular electronic items. You'll see firsthand that the savvy bidder wins their items at a deep discount and with great ease and aplomb. You'll be counting yourself among them in no time!




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