Hey all. Newbie cigar guy here, and I'm shopping a few things here on CB to get me started, and I'm confused about one thing. I can't seem to find a help topic or contact link, so I am leaning on the knowledge here.

If I intend to bid on a "Pack of 5", is the bid price for the pack itself, or the per stick price for the pack? For example, if I see a 5 pack for $1 bid, am I paying $1 or $5? I realize this is probably a silly question, I'm just not sure. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it very much. As I said, the numbers were simply an example with which to explain my confusion. I'd agree that anything that cheap is probably going low for a reason. I appreciate your help. Thank you once again.

Don't want to spook him away to early.

(can we use the word spook anymore?)

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

PS
Welcome !
Here is the official "welcoming post" for all "noobs".
Please check it out.
http://www.cigarbid.com/...hallenge-The-Thonginator

Gotta wait for the no delivery/4 hours on hold post

Informative and helpful answers with a complete lack of harassment. You guys drunk already or is this what happens before you start drinking?

Buckey is still not a we, and helpful comments early for a noop is not getting ant points from the commie 13.

It's just a start. I gots more.

welcome to our friendly and hospitable nuthouse in the jungle, ShaunT...

get ready to answer a bunch of questions so that we can determine your qualifications for asylum

Thanks to all for the replies. I think I'll fit in just fine here.

To determine who you are Shaun and decide upon your forum worthiness, please answer the following simple questions:

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