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Compete in a live auction

Place bids, watch your rank and hold position to the gavel.

A reverse auction is fast and competitive. You place descending bids in real time, see your rank update instantly, and the lowest compliant bid at the close wins.

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Bidding in a reverse auction
Chapters · 3:32 min watch
0:00Joining the room
1:05Placing a bid
2:10Reading your rank
2:50The final minutes
Mind the minimum decrement

Each bid must drop by at least the minimum decrement. Plan your floor price before you start so you never bid below profitability in the heat of the moment.

Hold your nerve near the close

With anti-sniping enabled, a late bid extends the clock — so a strong final bid still has a fair chance. Watch the timer and your rank, and bid to your plan.

Set your floor in advance

Decide the lowest price you'll accept before the room opens, and stick to it. Disciplined bidders win profitable business; caught-up ones don't.

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