You may occasionally notice that the final winning bid does not seem to match the standard minimum bid increment. This is due to our max bid (automatic bidding) feature.
When placing a max bid, you enter the highest amount you are willing to pay for an item. Our system will then automatically bid on your behalf, increasing only when necessary to keep you in the lead, and never exceeding your maximum amount.
Here is an example:
When placing a max bid, you enter the highest amount you are willing to pay for an item. Our system will then automatically bid on your behalf, increasing only when necessary to keep you in the lead, and never exceeding your maximum amount.
Here is an example:
- The current auction price is €500
- The minimum next increment is €50 (so the next manual bid would normally be €550)
- You place a max bid of €1,000
- Another bidder places a max bid of €999
Our system will automatically place bids for both users up to their maximum amounts. Since €1,000 is higher than €999, you remain in the lead.
In this situation, the final winning bid will be €1,000.
This may not appear to follow the usual increment structure, but it is simply the result of two maximum bids competing against each other. The system always ensures that the final price reflects the highest maximum bid placed.
In this situation, the final winning bid will be €1,000.
This may not appear to follow the usual increment structure, but it is simply the result of two maximum bids competing against each other. The system always ensures that the final price reflects the highest maximum bid placed.