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# How do I sign up and start bidding on items?

## Welcome to Buywander! 🎉 If you’re ready to score incredible deals on retail returns and overstock, here’s how to get started:

#### Step 1: Create Your Buywander Account

1. Go to [buywander.com](https://www.buywander.com).
2. Click **Sign In** in the top right corner (This will take you to the login/make account screen)
3. Enter your **name, email, and password**.
4. Verify your account through the email confirmation (check spam/junk if you don’t see it).

That’s it — you’re now a registered Wanderer!

#### Step 2: Browse Auctions

- Once logged in, head to the **Auctions** page.
- Thousands of items are listed daily, starting at just **$1**.
- Use filters or search to find categories you love (electronics, furniture, tools, home goods, and more).

#### Step 3: Place Your First Bid

- Click on an item you’re interested in.
- Enter the amount you’re willing to bid, or use **Max Bid** to let the system bid for you up to your max.
- Keep an eye on your items as the auction countdown approaches — last-minute bids are common!

#### Step 4: Win & Check Out

- If you’re the highest bidder when the timer hits zero, congrats — you’ve won! 🎉
- Head to your [Cart](https://www.buywander.com/dashboard/cart) to pay for your items.
- You have **until the following day at 11:59pm** before the item is relisted.

#### Step 5: Schedule Your Pickup

- After checkout, schedule your pickup appointment: [Book Pickup](https://www.buywander.com/dashboard/appointments).
- Pickups are **Mon–Fri, 10 AM – 7 PM**.
- **Important:** Items paid for within 4 hours of an existing pickup appointment are not eligible to be added to that visit. Items paid for more than 4 hours in advance may be added if capacity allows.

#### ✅ That’s It!

- Show up within 30 min of your scheduled time, park in a numbered spot, we'll check you in and grab your treasures.
- Returns are hassle-free for 7 days (from auction end) if something isn’t right.

**Pro Tip:** Watch multiple auctions at once — it’s like treasure hunting, but better. 🛒

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