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Tips on How to Bid
Safely
Every movement on the bidding floor-
even the slightest nod- could mean a bid to the auctioneer. Some
people accidentally win items being auctioned because of some
gestures that were natural for them, say waving at a friend during
the auction. This could happen to anyone and it could happen to you.
Here are some bidding safety tips:
Eye Contact
You may be sitting far from the
auctioneer but whenever you have the chance, catch his attention.
Maintain eye contact afterwards. Keep your eye contact whenever
possible, this will establish your identity to him. Thus, when it is
time for you to bid on an item you intend to buy, you will have no
problem in communicating this to the auctioneer.
Establishing Connection
Once you start bidding see to it that
you don't lose the connection with the auctioneer. You could start
by making a determined hand gesture or unabashed bidding using your
card. From this point on, he will come back to you whenever your bid
is upped. A simple nod or a slight gesture will tell him that you
willing to raise the price a bit higher.
Dropping Out
Sometimes people feel pressured if the
auctioneer keeps on coming back to them. If you want to quit from
the bidding, a polite shaking of the head will signal the auctioneer
that you are backing out.
Entering The Bid
You should always know when to enter
the bidding. Some people come in too early, some are too late. Both
positions have low chances of getting the item or property being
auctioned at a price they want. If you want to set the price, try to
enter midway into the bidding.
This way you are giving yourself a
fair chance of getting out of the bid if you want to quit or pursue
your bid if you are serious with the item. If you are doubtful on
whether or not you should buy the item, never enter the bid when you
feel that there are fewer people participating on it.
If, however, you intentionally entered
the bidding game late, there is a chance that you could be
overlooked by the auctioneer. If this happens, try to get his
attention by politely saying a word to signal your interest.
Quick Decisions
Bidding often happen fast and
sometimes it leaves you no room for analyzing whether you should
place the next highest bid. In this case, try to think as fast as
you can because the bidding will never stop for you.
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