What’s the best eBay bidding strategy?
Bay bidding tips You stand a greater chance of getting the item by placing your highest bid in the closing seconds. If an auction listing has a reserve price, bid up to that amount as early as possible, so other bidders aren’t attracted by the low starting price. Try bidding an uneven amount. Placing an early bid stakes your claim from the start and can sometimes deter casual competitors. It’s also useful if you want to set a proxy or absentee bid and avoid monitoring the sale. That said, early bidding rarely slows serious bidders, as most will wait to see how the auction unfolds before entering the race.