Swoopo Bidding: The Don’ts
In every aspect of life, there are rules to be followed. This is also the same in the case of Swoopo bidding. As you can see, we also need to avoid a few things when we do our bids. Here they are.
Don't Forget the Golden Rule
First up is the Golden Rule which I can say is somewhat similar to our known golden rule. This rule in Swoopo states: never pay over retail price for anything on Swoopo. The problem though is that this gets violated on a semi-regular basis on Swoopo. Bidders actually get a hang that they forgot how much they are spending already and also forgot that they are already above the limit.
I'm only talking about the current product price and not about the cost of bids. If you find this number getting close to or exceeding the worth up to price of an item, get out immediately! Its better checking other sites that sells you product than continue bidding.
The Post-BidButler Battle Bid
Try saying that three times fast: The Post-BidButler Battle Bid, the Post-BidButler Battle Bid, the Post-BidButler Battle Bid. As I mentioned earlier, if two BidButlers are triggered at the same time, a BidButler Battle ensues. The cost of the item and the time on the clock both soar. It's not unusual to see 10 minutes or more added to the auction clock after a BidButler battle. A common error I see time and again is a bidder jumping in immediately after the BidButler Battle with single bids while the auction clock still shows several minutes. Do not go hand in hand with a Bidbutler that has just emerged victorious on a Bidbutler battle.
Don't Start Bidding Unless You Have Time To Spend on an Auction
This last rule is for all the busy folks especially our working bidders out there. If you know you'll just be spending a few minutes on your computer, do not start bidding. Why? It is because a typical Swoopo auction can take well over a day. That doesn't mean it is equivalent to a 24 hour of bidding. No, most auctions will only be truly competitive for just a few hours. A good rule of thumb to use is never start bidding on an auction unless you can devote at least two hours to it.
Also, you probably won't need to pay attention the entire time. A BidButler Battle could give you much needed bathroom and snack breaks of ten minutes or more. But you don't want to be pulled away from an auction after you've already invested your hard earned money in bids.
You might disregard these three rules later on but I suggest you do not as it has a big impact on how you handle and strategize your bids. You could also learn more and be updated with the .
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The First Steps of Swoopo Bidding
If you really want to use the tips and tricks on how to win BIG in Swoopo, you need to learn the basics. If you are new in the Swoopo system, I suggest you better visit their website Swoopo.com and spend at least half an hour observing the different auctions.
Here are a few basic steps to remember when bidding in Swoopo. a) All auctions start at 12 cents with no reserve (minimum) price, b) The auction timer starts at 24 hours and counts down, c) Bids cost $0.60 each, d) In a standard auction, each bid increases the price of the item by 2, 6, 12 and 24 cents (Penny auctions are also available), e) Each bid adds up to 20 seconds to the clock. The time added varies by auction and is noted in a clock symbol on each page. f) When the time expires, the last person to bid wins the item.
Next step is to purchase your bids for your account so that you will be ready when you find an auction you're interested in. Swoopo sells "BidPacks" of 40, 75, 150, 400 and 1,000 that you can purchase with a credit card or via PayPal online payment. Remember though that all bids are non-refundable.
Bidding in Swoopo
There are two ways for you to bid on Swoopo. First is the single bids, which are easy to use and suggested for beginners, and the the BidButler, an automated bidder tool. Single bids can be placed individually at any time during an auction. On the other hand, BidButler is auto-bidding tool that will automatically place a bid on your behalf when the auction timer is less than 10 seconds.
BidButler varies the way the exact second when it casts its bids. It could be nine seconds on timer or it could be at least very last second). You don't have to worry about time running out as long as you have an active BidButler, as it will bid for you at some point during the last 10 seconds. Also, BidButler can be manually set up by choosing a start and end price. You just need to choose the number of bids you're willing to let the BidButler use. The numbers to use must be between 2 and 50 bids. Your BidButler will be activated when the current auction reaches that particular amount.
Different Auctions in Swoopo
These are the different kinds of Auctions you can bid with in Swoopo:
a) Beginner Auction - recommended to Swoopo users who have yet to win an auction on Swoopo where competition is much less fierce and also less experienced,
b) Penny Auction - in this type of auction, the price of the item is increased only one cent for each bid instead of the standard $0.12,
c) Standard Auction - each bid in a standard auction raises the price by 2, 6, 12 or 24 cents where a red banner across the left side of the screen lists the bid amount,
d) Nailbiter Auction - in this type of auction, only single bids can be used and the use of a BidButler is prohibited,
e) Open Auction - Swoopo sets a limit on the number of auctions you can win in a given month (around 8 auctions) where you can bid regardless of how many other auctions you've won that month,
f) Closed Auction - This type of auction will become closed to new bidders at an unknown point of time which only those users who have placed at least one bid can continue to bid,
And finally,
g) International and Local Auctions - International allows bidders from all Swoopo countries to participate where a globe icon will be shown at the top right-hand side of the screen. In addition, local auctions only allow Swoopo bidders from a specific country to participate in which shown with the relevant country flag.
So there you go with the basics of bidding in Swoopo. Good luck placing your bids and get started with Swoopo by clicking .
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