Proxy Bid
The Auction’s bidding system operates as a proxy bid system. This means that you can submit a maximum bid amount and the computer system will act as a proxy bidder in your absence, executing your bid for you and trying to keep the bid price as low as possible. This way you don't have to watch the auction every minute.

For example, if the current bid on an item is $500 and you are willing to pay up to $1000, you would enter $1000 as your maximum bid. Your bid would be shown on the item page as $500, but if another bidder places a bid for $600, then the system will place a higher bid on your behalf. The bid would be just above the other bidders' bid. This would continue until either you win the auction at or below $1000 or the bidding exceeds the $1000 you were willing to pay. The Auction Notification System will notify you via PC, email, Phone or Pager if you are outbid and you can respond from your wireless device to raise your proxy bid if you like. Your maximum bid is never disclosed to other bidders or to the seller.