How can I promote my auctions and get more bids?

As a seller, you want to attract bidders to your auction to get a higher price. Here are some suggestions to help to attract more attention to your auction.

  • Describe your item in detail: The more information you can give about your item, the more bidders will bid with confidence since they know exactly what they are getting. Be sure to include information like condition and size of the item.

  • Use HTML in your auction description: Jazz up your auction description and make it more appealing to potential bidders by using HTML tags. You can add a colored background, bold or colored text, pictures and more to your description.

  • Add a photo: Seeing is believing. Generally, auctions with images have higher sell through. Learn more about adding photos to your auction.

  • Place your auction in the correct category: Many users like to browse through our categories. Placing your auction in the appropriate category increases the likelyhood of interested bidders viewing it.

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