How can I bid?

When bidding on an auction in BidWrangler, there are several ways in which you can place a bid.

Bid the Ask

This is the most common type of bid in which you simply bid the amount the auctioneer is asking for an item. The bid button displays that ask amount, and tapping or clicking on the button twice will enter a bid for that amount.

Click or tap this button to bid the ask ($300)

Tap again to confirm your bid amount. If you decide not to bid, tap on the x to cancel your bid.

The system now recognizes your bid.

Max bid

A max bid authorizes the system to bid according to the auctioneer's specified increments up to your maximum bid amount. Your bid will never exceed the maximum amount you choose, and will only be bid up beyond the asking price if raised by competing bids. This is a great method of bidding if you aren't able to bid actively at the time the item approaches closing.

To place a max bid, click on the arrow to the left of the bid button and click or tap.

In the dialog box, enter your max bid, and then click "Place Maxbid"

You can now see both your current and max bid for the item.

Bid a Specific Amount

To bid a specific amount, click or tap on the arrow to the right of the bid button, and click on "Bid a Specific Amount."

Enter your custom bid amount in the dialog box, and click on "Place Bid."

You can now see you are the high bidder for your custom amount of $1,000