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More than once I have listed an item for sale, and it will say that I have 2 bids, but the price is still the same as my starting price? I know that when I bid on an item, I must bid an increment higher than the highest posted bid. I don't understand! Thank you
This happens when you have one bidder who bids and then REBIDS adding to his high bid. The system will show 2 bids, but since there is only one bidder and one bidder cannot bid against himself, the price will show the starting price.
Like this:
Item has no bids, opening bid is $1.00
Bidder comes along and bids $2.00.
High Bid now shows $1.00 as there is only 1 bid.
Bidder immediately thinks that his $2.00 bid is too low and rebids adding an additional $2.00.
High Bid now shows the same $1.00 as there is still only one HIGH bidder.
I hope this helps.
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| Comment | Thank you for your time and quick responce to my inquiry. This has happened to me several times, but I guess I get it now. This is the second time you have helped me and I'm afraid you will probably hear from me again. Once again, thanks! | ||
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