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I keep getting outbid as soon as I've placed my bid, why?

This is what's known as "Proxy Bidding". For a full explanation, please refer to the help section within eBay itself.
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I've been outbid, now what?

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If you have been outbid you will be notified by email. You can then return to the item and place another bid if you choose. If you are outbid in the last few minutes of the auction the system will automatically wait 10 more minutes before closing the auction to give you a chance to rebid - this way you don't have to worry about being sniped.
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JustBeads.com notifies you via email when you've been outbid. Do you still want the item? Are you willing to pay more for it? Then you'll need to bid again. In your outbid notification email, click on the link to the auction or cut and paste the URL into your browser. This will take you to the auction listing where you can enter a bid higher than the current high bid.
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PotteryAuction - FAQ Page
PotteryAuction.com notifies you via email when you have been outbid and provides a direct link back to that item on the email. If you would like to place another bid simply click on that link to return to the auction and place a new bid.
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Can I increase my maximum bid after I've placed a bid?

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Yes. Simply place a new bid with your new maximum. Except for some special cases, you won't be bidding against yourself, so there is no need to worry. In Dutch auctions new bids must have a higher value than previous bids. The value of the bid is determined by multiplying the amount bid by the number of items bid for. Reducing this total value in subsequent bids is not permitted, and your new bid will be rejected.
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NewBeginningMedia - Frequently Asked Questions: New Users
Yes. If your maximum bid amount has been outbid, you can either place another maximum amount or enter each subsequent bid one at a time. Please note that you can only increase a subsequent maximum or incremental bid. To increase your current bid amount, simply return to the listing and enter and submit a new, higher maximum bid amount (this amount is the most you're willing to pay for the item).
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I've placed a bid, but now I want to change my mind. Can I cancel my bid?

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No. A bid is a contract to buy. In many jurisdictions, it is illegal to win an auction and not purchase the item. In other words, if you don't want to pay for it, don't bid!
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Will I be notified if my bid is outbid?

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Yes. An email is sent out to the new highest bidder and the previous highest bidder whenever a change occurs.
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I bid on an item, but it says that I have been outbid?

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This means that your bid is lower than another users bid. The higher bid will be accepted until another bid is higher. Usually the other bidder has placed a Proxy Bid. Visit How To Bid for more information on how a proxy bid works.
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Why was I outbid by less than the bid increment?

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The key to understanding how the proxy bidding system handles new bids is to remember that the determining factors are the current high bid and the new bid about to be submitted, NOT any maximum bids held in reserve on the server in your name. For example, You are the first bidder and the opening bid is $5 so you bid a maximum of $20. The current bid is now $5 on you with a $20 maximum bid held in confidence on the server.
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I've placed a bid, how will I know if I win?

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eBay sends out emails to all winning bidders letting them know they've won and how to proceed with making payment.
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How do I cancel a bid I placed?

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Login to your Account (as Freelancer) click on Manage Account, find the project, and click on the "retract bid" link.
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When is my bid placed?

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Your bid is placed electronically within the last few seconds of the auction. Our bidding programs can place your bid faster than a human is able to bid.
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Why do I keep getting outbid and how can I avoid that from happening?

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Another bidder placed a proxy bid with a higher maximum bid price than your bid price. Therefore every time you place a bid the system automatically places bid for the proxy bidder $.05 per cwt higher than your bid. You can avoid the hassle of putting multiple bids in by placing your own proxy bid. The system will automatically select the bid with the highest maximum price and place it on the floor at $.05 per cwt higher than the next bid.
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How can I find if I've been outbid on an item?

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You will be notified by email when you've been outbid on an item. Also, you can click on the Account Management button at the top of the page to learn the status of all your current bids on the My Bids Pending screen (for open auctions) or the My Bids History screen (for closed auctions).
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How soon will I receive my outboard once I've placed my order?

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It depends on where you live in the United States. Your outboard will normally ship within 72 hours. Generally, any 9.9 HP and less will be shipped by UPS ground and can be delivered in 3-7 business days. Larger motors are shipped by a freight carrier and can be delivered in 3-10 business days.
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Nissan-Outboards.com - Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on where you live in the United States and when you order. Your outboard will normally ship within 48 hours unless you order during the weekend. Generally, any 9.9 HP and less will be shipped by UPS ground and can be delivered in 3-7 business days. Larger motors are shipped by a freight carrier and can be delivered in 3-10 business days.
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How soon can I expect my order to ship once I've placed my order?

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Due to the handmade nature of Earthen Vessel Designs, each item is made at the time of order and will typically be ready for shipping within 3 business days.
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How soon can I receive my list once I've placed the order?

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The turnaround time will vary depending on the delivery method that is selected upon checkout. The online media delivery the time is a few seconds to a couple of minutes depending on the size of the output. For hard media delivery the time will vary based on the preferred shipping method you have selected. (Example: 2nd Day Air)
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I've just placed an order. How soon will it arrive?

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That depends on what you ordered. Storyspace and Tinderbox are available for download immediately. After you place your order, visit the download page and download the software demo. A code will arrive via email that will allow you to unlock your demo, turning it into a full-scale version. All orders are carefully checked and processed by real people. If your order arrives at night or over a weekend, we'll send your code as soon as the office reopens.
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How soon do I get my prints back once I've placed the order?

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We have selected one of the best professional labs in the Midwest to do our printing. With an ideal Midwest location, we are able to place orders and have them returned within days. Please allow 5-7 days for most orders.
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When I bid, the system tells me I am outbid. Why does that happen?

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Our Auto-Bid system will enter bids automatically on behalf of other bidders, if they had placed bids higher to the one you just placed. See the example above for a detailed explanation of how the Auto-Bid feature works.
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How do I boost my chances of getting a bid accepted to buyers??

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You can do this via your registered profile. Here are some typical things you can do to get more bid acceptances: Terms, Turnaround time and Other business issues ► Maximum time you take to respond to mails or any other terms. The key is to be very specific in details you gve to buyers about their programs and your skills. This makes them appreciate that you truly understand their requirements.
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I've just placed an order. When will I receive it?

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We dispatch all orders within 24 hours of the payment transaction. Shipping takes between 5-20 days for registered mail, or 3-6 days DHL/FEDEX, although delivery times are typically shorter and depend on the shipping destination. Although highly unlikely, if after 20 business days you do not receive your order, please contact us and we will rectify the situation.
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How can I add items to an order I've already placed?

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Please have your order number handy and ring us on 1.800.970.9941. We are open to assist you Monday through Saturday 10am - 7pm, and Sunday 11am - 5pm Pacific time. You can also place an additional order within 2 hours of your original one and we'll combine your order so that you receive one complete shipment. Return to Top
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How did I outbid myself?

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If you are currently the high bidder of an auction, and re-enter a different maximum proxy bid, the system will recognize you as a new bidder. This will cause you to outbid yourself. We are adding a new feature that will allow the sytem to recognize you as the same bidder, but for now you will outbid yourself by the $3 bid increment. If you win an auction, and have outbid yourself, please contact Customer Service and we will refund the additional $3.
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How soon after an order has been placed will it be shipped?

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Most non handmade orders are shipped within 2 - 5 business days. All other orders containing handmade products may take as long as 2-10 business days to ship. If any items are out of stock we will notify you with an estimated shipping date. Top
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How often does BidTransmit.com check to see if I've been outbid?

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hours before the close of any auctions we are watching for you, BidTransmit.com starts checking to see if you have been outbid . The closer an auction is to closing, the more frequently we check to see if you've been outbid on that auction. The following table displays how this works.
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