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I want a small item but want to know if anyone has a surefired way of getting the last bid in before the time lapses?

I've no experience of doing this but have read a bit about software you can use or the automated bidding process. Presumably other bidders could be using the same.


If it comes to the crunch how late can you leave it to register a final bid? Does for example your internet speed enter into the equation? Anyone have any tips?

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I'm with steveo - the last few seconds are an adrenaline rush.


Importantly - make sure your computer time is set correctly. Look up how to do a manual sync with a time server before you start bidding.


I usually chuck in a very low early bid just to get things going. Then, like any auction, you need decide what the most you would like to pay. eBay's bidding system means that just because you bid ?20, doesn't mean that's what you pay. If the next lowest bid is, say, ?12 and the next highest allowable bib is ?12.20, then that is what you will pay.


So, with a minute or to go, get the page up. With 30 seconds to go enter your maximum bid and press the 'place bid' button. This brings up the confirm bid screen - with five seconds to go, press 'confirm' and cross your fingers.

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