What is a Max Bid?
MaxBid is your secret weapon for winning auctions without having to babysit every second.
How MaxBid Works
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Enter the maximum amount you’re willing to pay for an item.
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The system will automatically place bids on your behalf — just enough to keep you in the lead, up to your maximum.
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If another bidder goes higher than your MaxBid, you’ll stop bidding, and they’ll take the lead.
Why Use MaxBid?
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Set it and forget it: No need to sit and refresh — MaxBid works in the background.
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Smart bidding: You only bid the minimum needed to stay ahead, not your full max right away.
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Stay competitive: If you’re outbid, you’ll know your limit was reached and you can decide if it’s worth going higher.
Quick Example
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Current price: $5
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You set a MaxBid of $20.
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Another customer bids $10.
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The system automatically raises your bid to $11.
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You remain the high bidder until someone bids over $20.
Key Notes
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MaxBid does not guarantee a win — it just guarantees you’ll stay competitive up to your limit.
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Be sure your MaxBid reflects the true maximum you’re willing to pay.
- Anyone can set a Max bid! Sometimes it looks like there are bots bidding on auctions if you aren't aware of the feature, but its actually other bidders like you making using the Max Bid feature!
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