Affiliate since: 06/15/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Mitul's 19 other Ask SC answers

Well it really depends! I can see your question will be answered in a variety of different ways! It would depend on what you are bidding on. If you are bidding on Apple products which are really hot then there will be a lot of bidders and if you do auto bidding you might run out of TC credits just in no time if someone else is on auto bidding.

This really depends on timing. Time matters here. You need to look how many active bidders are in the queue. I always bid once on these kind of items and see if I was outbid immediately and know that someone is on auto bid. I will never auto bid against someone who is very aggressive.

The timing really matters. I did lot of research and found that luck really plays a role here. I once spent 150 TC to win 15 PSA's which is kind of lot of money spent.

Play with your mind and not the heart!

Sometimes you will find that there are no bidders at an auction because very few people are looking at that auction and you can win those without spending too many TC's.

Bidding a game and you play it by your own rules.

Sometimes you are lucky and sometimes you are not! You need to be responsible about your actions and make sure not to bid more than you can afford!

Never pay more than you thing you should be spending for an item!

As always think from your mind and not heart!

Heart will tell you to do things which are really unimaginable!

Best of Luck!
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Well it really depends! I can see your question will be answered in a variety of different ways! It would depend on what you are bidding on. If you are bidding on Apple products which are really hot then there will be a lot of bidders and if you do auto bidding you might run out of TC credits just in no time if someone else is on auto bidding.

This really depends on timing. Time matters here. You need to look how many active bidders are in the queue. I always bid once on these kind of
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Affiliate since: 12/31/1969, Power Rank: 99999999

Honestly, I would have to say it is a personal preference.

I will admit, as someone who is still learning the "auction ropes", the auto-bidder can be intimidating. Often I will watch an auction for a few minutes before bidding and if the high bidder keeps staying on top, I may decide not to bid. So in that aspect, I suppose that the auto-bidder could be a good tool to use toward winning the auction.

I have won auctions using both methods, but I prefer not using the auto-bidder.

The few times I have used the auto-bidder, I went through my TCredits too fast. I would get into an auction and think "hey I can do this" and I implemented a plan that I thought was a wise choice and unfortunately it didn't work so well.

I cherish my TCredits, as I am sure we all do, and I don't want to spend them too quickly. Therefore, by not using the auto-bidder, I feel that I have a better control over how many TCredits I spend.
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Honestly, I would have to say it is a personal preference.

I will admit, as someone who is still learning the "auction ropes", the auto-bidder can be intimidating. Often I will watch an auction for a few minutes before bidding and if the high bidder keeps staying on top, I may decide not to bid. So in that aspect, I suppose that the auto-bidder could be a good tool to use toward winning the auction.

I have won auctions using both methods, but I prefer not using the
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Affiliate since: 05/03/2002, Power Rank: 45 | Read Mar's 582 other Ask SC answers

As I read the answers to this question, there seems to be disagreement on bidding tips and strategies. Ask the following questions to put you on perspective and not lose track in your bidding strategy. What’s your objective when bidding? Are you sticking to a budget or win the bid at all cost?

What you need to know before entering to bid to help you decide when to use auto-bidding and the no auto-bid option:

- Prepare a bidding plan. It includes your bidding budget, consisting of the amount of TCredits you’re going to spend, the number of times to participate in bidding and what items you’re going to bid.

- Go to TripleClicks Pricebender Auction and review the item’s bidding schedule. The time and which day of the week are important factors that can affect your chances of winning the bid.

- Familiarize yourself with the bidding features, which is associated with each bidding item. Knowing each feature will enlighten you to decide which auction item will increase your chances of winning.

- Pick an on-going auction and observe how it progresses. Make note of the number of participants and their responses during the bidding and the price of the item. Find out more info about the participants by clicking their usernames. You’ll going to know if there are heavy hitters among them. This will help you when to participate or not. Less expensive items may lead to less attraction of bidding participants and thereby increases the chances of winning. Observe the auction timer. If the counter almost reaches zero again and again before starting over, it could mean fewer bidders and higher chances of winning the bid.

- Review the bidding price history to determine the best time of the day that has fewest bidders. Generally lower winning price means less bidding participants.

Equipped with this information, you’ll be able to decide when to use the auto-bid and the no auto-bid options and increase your chances of winning the bid.

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As I read the answers to this question, there seems to be disagreement on bidding tips and strategies. Ask the following questions to put you on perspective and not lose track in your bidding strategy. What’s your objective when bidding? Are you sticking to a budget or win the bid at all cost?

What you need to know before entering to bid to help you decide when to use auto-bidding and the no auto-bid option:

- Prepare a bidding plan. It includes your bidding budget, consisting
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Affiliate since: 07/24/2012, Power Rank: 8 | Read Beverly's 79 other Ask SC answers

My answer to that is, it depends. Sometimes the auto bidder is useful and sometimes not. And, of course, it's always a risk. If you get too committed by spending a lot of TCredits, be prepared to go the whole way.

Auto-bidding usually takes a shorter time and costs more TCredits. No auto bidder usually takes a longer time but less TCredits.

At the beginning of an auction you might get lucky using the auto bidder if there are a lot of other auctions in progress. You still need to keep an eye on it though. You don't want to get into a bidding war with just one other person.

There are some auctions that do not have an auto bidder. For these I try to be the one to bid first and have several others try to beat the time from running out. This also works with an auto bidder. You can stop it and start it anytime. I often keep bidding until the others don't want to lead. This gives you a better chance to win but sometimes auctions can on and on.

What I do is watch to see how many people are bidding and if they are bidding close in time or waiting until the last second to bid. The former indicates heavier competition, usually.

If your computer is a little slow, it's a good idea to use the auto bidder. You wouldn't want to lose just because of a computer glitch! It's usually the person on auto-bid who wins but it could cost several hundred TCredits.

Have fun but stay within your budget!




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My answer to that is, it depends. Sometimes the auto bidder is useful and sometimes not. And, of course, it's always a risk. If you get too committed by spending a lot of TCredits, be prepared to go the whole way.

Auto-bidding usually takes a shorter time and costs more TCredits. No auto bidder usually takes a longer time but less TCredits.

At the beginning of an auction you might get lucky using the auto bidder if there are a lot of other auctions in progress. You still need
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Affiliate since: 04/08/2016, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read George E.'s 80 other Ask SC answers

Hello Zoran,

I'm glad you asked this question. I was not winning until I used the Auto Bidder for the first time followed by five more wins making it a total of six consecutive wins. Using the auto bidder makes quick work of it most times. I lost big the seventh time going for the iPad.

Sometimes I just go for the 2X MRP with no intentions of winning because I like to use the MRPs to buy single TCredits - usually 10 at a time. This method is very effective for maximizing Versa Points and raising my Ranking.

I'm not sure some would be so honest about answering this question because if your the only one using the Auto Bidder and someone else comes along later it will really zip along at a fast pace and eat up your TCredits really fast. Once when this happened I had to turn off my Auto Bidder and play it out manually.

Using the Auto Bidder allows you more freedoms to walk away from your computer to go to the bathroom, get a drink from the kitchen and let the dog out. You will want to monitor the bidding though as much as possible. If your not there to respond to the alarm you will get kicked out. Twice when I came back to my computer it was all over with. In both instances though I had won.

I'm happy that both option exist and both ways are beneficial to serve you in meeting your intended goals.

Come and watch me win - Ha! Ha!
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Hello Zoran,

I'm glad you asked this question. I was not winning until I used the Auto Bidder for the first time followed by five more wins making it a total of six consecutive wins. Using the auto bidder makes quick work of it most times. I lost big the seventh time going for the iPad.

Sometimes I just go for the 2X MRP with no intentions of winning because I like to use the MRPs to buy single TCredits - usually 10 at a time. This method is very effective for maximizing Versa
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Affiliate since: 08/06/2012, Power Rank: 254 | Read Ronilo's 408 other Ask SC answers

You always use both if the auction out for bidding allows auto-bidding. The question is when to use auto-bidding.

Generally there is no fixed rules that can be followed. Biding is very dynamic, it's a tactics. You are fighting real live people who are outsmarting each other. But there are indicators when to use auto-bidding.

This will greatly depend on your purpose. If you want to established your name use auto-bidder until you win the item. This is very risky and you must have a lot of TC. You do this several times and soon you will be winning the items at low prices. Simply because no body or very few will contest you if they see you name bidding.

BUT if you have limited TC you must be patient in waiting for the right time to use your auto bidder. You wait till the time is already going towards the end. You will notice it when the time said "going once, going twice.." 3 to 4 times.

While waiting for the timer to wind up to the end, you must get ready to prevent the last bidder to win. You bid in between the going once... going twice notice. If there are still many bidders doing what you did, usually it not the right time yet. Because there are still many waiting as you do.

If in only 1 or two left who bid in bet going once... going twice notice then its time to unload you auto-bidder. But be ready to stop it once there is some one challenging you again by not even letting be the last bidder to reach the end of the timer.

So patience and timing and being smart, observing your oponents is the key and you must have at least 200TC to be successful.

Happy Bidding...


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You always use both if the auction out for bidding allows auto-bidding. The question is when to use auto-bidding.

Generally there is no fixed rules that can be followed. Biding is very dynamic, it's a tactics. You are fighting real live people who are outsmarting each other. But there are indicators when to use auto-bidding.

This will greatly depend on your purpose. If you want to established your name use auto-bidder until you win the item. This is very risky and you must have
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Affiliate since: 07/13/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Paul's 84 other Ask SC answers

Hi,.

My Guess is that is you have LOT and LOTS of Tcredits the auto-bidder is perfect..
When you think the "end-price" is near it is also a good tool to use but be carefull !!

It is not that you are bidding against 1 person and although you might have 1000 TCredits to bid if you are bidding against 500 people with just 3 Tcredits you loose anyway.

When 2 BIG spenders both have an auto-bidder running the price SHOOTS up and the Tcredits SHOOT down at the bidders,..

Watch some Hot Selling items for a while and you will learn heaps and heaps !! ;)
If you are new to bidding a would suggest: Plan a budget Tcredits & money wise, Bid by hand,.. Watch all the bids and maybe even write down the big bidders so you know whom to avoid in future.. and important = STAY TRUE TO YOUR BUDGET

The more you learn, the more experienced you get and then the wins start coming in ;)

Best of luck and hope to be of some help !
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Hi,.

My Guess is that is you have LOT and LOTS of Tcredits the auto-bidder is perfect..
When you think the "end-price" is near it is also a good tool to use but be carefull !!

It is not that you are bidding against 1 person and although you might have 1000 TCredits to bid if you are bidding against 500 people with just 3 Tcredits you loose anyway.

When 2 BIG spenders both have an auto-bidder running the price SHOOTS up and the Tcredits SHOOT down at
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Affiliate since: 04/12/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Lora's 3 other Ask SC answers

Personally, I prefer not to use auto-bidder. It just uses up too many precious T-Ctedits.
I've seen many posts here in response to other questions about Pricebender Auctions that tell people not to even bother with the auctions unless they've saved up 2 or 3 months worth of a Standing Order of T Credits. Obviously they rely on auto-bidder.
Personally, I have won an auction where I was the opening bidder, and the final bidder at $6 & some change, using only a TOTAL of 11 TCredits. It's a matter of patience & strategy.
No need to bid right behind someone else just for the sake of being ''Current High Bidder". Not only does that drive the price up very quickly, if you're using auto-bidder, it uses up your TCredits very quickly.
Best of luck to you:)
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Personally, I prefer not to use auto-bidder. It just uses up too many precious T-Ctedits.
I've seen many posts here in response to other questions about Pricebender Auctions that tell people not to even bother with the auctions unless they've saved up 2 or 3 months worth of a Standing Order of T Credits. Obviously they rely on auto-bidder.
Personally, I have won an auction where I was the opening bidder, and the final bidder at $6 & some change, using only a TOTAL of 11 TCredits.
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Affiliate since: 07/26/2007, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Williams's 638 other Ask SC answers

When it comes to winning Price Bender auctions, the autobidder can be very effective if it is used properly. If not, you will waste a lot of T Credits that could have been better spent. The most effective way of using the auto-bidder is to do your homework on the auction that you are entering in. Item on auction, type of auction, the time of day and other variables are very critical. If you do your homework, watch an auction for the right time to enter the auction. When the time is right you can dump T Credits in and usually win.

However, every auction is different. You don't know who is watching an auction waiting for the right time to enter. That said you can do your homework and have a 'big dog' lurking in the shadows. These are power bidders with lots of T Credits. Unless you just want to throw away T Credits get out of that auction. Limits and the number of auctions will work to your advantage so be patient. Never invest more than you are willing to lose. Again, I say, Price Bender auctions are a win, win, win when you play appropriately. All of the gripes come from people who don't invest wisely. So lighten up, do your homework, and win some auctions!
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When it comes to winning Price Bender auctions, the autobidder can be very effective if it is used properly. If not, you will waste a lot of T Credits that could have been better spent. The most effective way of using the auto-bidder is to do your homework on the auction that you are entering in. Item on auction, type of auction, the time of day and other variables are very critical. If you do your homework, watch an auction for the right time to enter the auction. When the time is right you
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Affiliate since: 02/16/2014, Power Rank: 99999999 | Read Philippus's 100 other Ask SC answers

If you are in it just for winning AND you have lots of TCredits, auto bidder would be the best to use. It saves you time, because you don’t have to be there all the time, it can be intimidating to others and it can help you when human error or technology failure could cost you to win, but it can be very costly if not used with proper care and knowledge.

If you are new to the auctions, I would suggest that you study the rules and tips and observe some auctions from the sideline first before jumping in and lose lots of TCredits. Partake in a few auctions manually first to get the feel of it, even if you don’t win. Get experience, but be cautious not to lose head, because it can also cost you dearly.

When you won your first 1 manually, you can try your luck at auto bidder. And start with 1WA and JR auctions first. The others have lots of bidders with lots of experience.

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If you are in it just for winning AND you have lots of TCredits, auto bidder would be the best to use. It saves you time, because you don’t have to be there all the time, it can be intimidating to others and it can help you when human error or technology failure could cost you to win, but it can be very costly if not used with proper care and knowledge.

If you are new to the auctions, I would suggest that you study the rules and tips and observe some auctions from the sideline first
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