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How to bid at auction
Every listing is an auction, and sometimes the seller adds a Buy Now price. Bidding is simple:
Step by step
- 1Enter any whole-euro amount at least €5 above the current bid — the minimum step is €5.
- 2Set the maximum you're willing to pay and stick to it — don't get swept up in the moment.
- 3A bid in the final 2 minutes extends the auction by 2 minutes, so everyone gets a fair chance.
- 4If someone outbids you, you get an email instantly — decide calmly whether to go higher.
- 5Don't want to wait? If the seller set a Buy Now price, you can buy the item straight away.
Good to know
The smartest strategy is to decide your maximum in advance and stick to it, so you don't overpay in the heat of the moment. If someone outbids you, we email you instantly — so you'll always have time to respond before the timer ends.
What happens if I am outbid?
We will notify you instantly so you can place another bid before the countdown ends. If you do not win, nothing is charged and your piece is never far away.