Okay, continuing in the "helpful" mode, Shaun . . .
When placing a bid, use the "MAXIMUM BID" box. Let me explain.
ALL bids start out at $1.
So, let's say you see a "5 pack" you're interested in.
Calculate how much you'd be willing to spend for that "fiver", (don't forget to add tax and shipping into the mix).
Theoretically, let's say you come up with a price of $10.
If you place that$10 bid in the "BID" slot, and no one else bids, you will win that lot for $10.
HOWEVER . . .
If you place that $10 bid in the MAX BID slot, and no one else bids, you will win that lot for the opening bid of $1.
Now, let's say someone else places a bid of $5 on that same lot. CBid recognizes that that bid is not high enough to surpass YOUR bid of $10 and informs the bidder so, and asks if he wants to place another bid. If he chooses not to , then YOUR bid will be increased to the next incremental bid above $5 automatically. This process will go on until someone places a bid higher than your $10. If that happens, CBid will notify you that you have been out bid, and ask if YOU want to place another bid.
Hope this makes sense to you.
jes
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