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Sorry I know it's been asked before....but how do I bid on ebay?

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KatieMac · 04/04/2005 19:56

I have 2 hrs left and there are no bids on the item....help?

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Newbarnsleygirl · 04/04/2005 19:57

Have you registered?

If not you need to do that and then click on the item and then click on BID NOW and put your bid in.

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KatieMac · 04/04/2005 19:59

I've registered.....but do I have to sit here all night watching it?

Do I pick a figure out of nowhere?

Sorry to be so stupid

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KatieMac · 04/04/2005 20:00

Can I put in say £10 and then go away and leave it.....or do I need to keep watching it?

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Newbarnsleygirl · 04/04/2005 20:02

Well you put your bid in and then it will ask you for a maximum bid (basically put in the most you want to pay for it) so if anyone else trys to bid EBay will automatically put in your higher bid IYSWIM.

In my experience everybody bids at the last few minutes so you don't have to watch it just go on near the end of the bid. EBay will also send you emails if you've been outbidded and reminders that the item is ending soon.

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KatieMac · 04/04/2005 20:05

Thanks - I'll let you know how it goes.....K

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Newbarnsleygirl · 04/04/2005 22:02

How did you go on KM?

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KatieMac · 04/04/2005 22:16

I got it for £5 (+£7.20 postage) - not bad as I just bought a new one for £35 from mothercare.

I needed 2 but hesitated at the price.....so I'm really pleased - I'll be even more so when it arrives

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KatieMac · 04/04/2005 22:17

I've paid by paypal - do I just wait for it to arrive?

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Newbarnsleygirl · 04/04/2005 22:18

I'm glad you sorted it.

It can be a bit confusing at first. We only registered 3 weeks ago and have spent over £300 in total. It's sooo addictive!

What did you get?

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Newbarnsleygirl · 04/04/2005 22:19

Yeah just wait for it now. Paypal is instant payment. They'll give you positive feedback as well for paying straight away.

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KatieMac · 04/04/2005 22:22

A reclining high chair which straps on to a dining chair. I'm a childminder and my back is going feeding 4-6m olds in bouncy chairs on the floor. This will make it so easier.

I have 2 x 4.5 m old at the moment and anothe 4.5 m starting in Sept (hopefully)

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Newbarnsleygirl · 04/04/2005 22:35

Thats good then, you got a bargain.

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rickman · 04/04/2005 22:41

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KatieMac · 04/04/2005 23:26

Yep - hopefully I know have 2

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KatieMac · 07/04/2005 16:13

It arrived today and it's in perfect condition.

Great success, might try again when I need something

Thabnks for everones help....I know I need to leave feedback but ebay won't let me until I've been reg for 5 days - I'll try over the weekend