I can not stress enough how important is is to know the other bidders. When you are a newbie at DealDash it is very tempting to just jump in and start bidding frantically, after all you are going to win, and that’s a blast! But, the most beneficial thing you can do is spend some time, and I mean quite a bit of time, getting to know the tendencies of other winners.
Start by watching the winners list, this is a sure way to see who is winning. You can often see a pattern in the names. A lot of people bid every day, and they win a lot. They are the ones to watch. They are not apprehensive with bidding, it’s all calculated. They usually come and go in auctions, and then there are the ones who are steadfast and true. Keep track of the names you see often and, at first, avoid them.
The best way to see who is who in an auction is to watch it. For example, choose an item you wish to win. Keep in mind the higher the value, the more players there will be. Watch this item through a few auctions. Yes, it means being patient, it will take days, but you want to win. The best thing about bidding is winning, so take the time to think like a true winner.
There are several other factors to take into consideration, first, is this item a “1”; If there is a one in the upper left had corner, you may only win this item once, that is actually good news. If you’re watching the auction, you will see that there is a list of all previous winners, and what they paid for an item. The good news is two-fold, 1. “That guy” already won it and can’t be involved in this auction, that eliminates them. 2. You can see what the item has sold for in the past and can figure an average selling price. (Tip; If you log out you can get the average price calculated for you on the sign up page, but you must be logged out for that.)
The next most valuable advice I can offer is to find an item you want to win, if the price gets near retail, watch it. This will allow you to see who is possibly overbidding, who is likely to always overbid, stay away from them in the end. For example, let’s say the average selling price is $200, now this auction is at $250, most likely, the people left in that auction are constant over bidders, some people just do it. It’s not a good strategy, but some bidders don’t care.
In any of these events, it ‘s always good to know the competition. Nothing is sure in chance, but if you follow these simple guidelines, you could be more successful than not. Keep an eye on your competition, watch and learn. Enjoy the hunt & choose your items wisely. Now that you know about the importance of monitoring other bidders, you’ll have a better chance of winning a great deal on DealDash.com!
Happy Bidding!
Donna, DealDash customer since 2014.
How To Conserve Your Bids
The saddest experience on DealDash is running out of bids minutes after you start. I can tell you from experience that blowing through bids too quickly is a waste of time and money. Sure, you can buy more bids, but that defeats the purpose. I can keep 200 bids for hours, and I win a lot!
Having spent plenty of time on DealDash, I have made all the mistakes and getting “bid-crazy” is the worst offense to one’s self. By bid-crazy, I mean, suddenly, you just start clicking at everything in site. It’s just bid-crazy! You’re never going to win that way, and if you do it’s a fluke.
The easiest way to know if you are getting bid-crazy is to spend an hour bidding, and suddenly all your bids are gone with nothing to show for it. That’s because you didn’t spend any time thinking about the items you want. I guess if you don’t mind losing, that’s not a problem. But if you signed up for Deal Dash, you signed up for great savings, and if you think about what you’re doing, it’s easy to win.
My number one secret to conserving bids is checking into the auction to see how many people are in the auction. If there are 100 people in the auction and the average selling price is around $300, you are not going to win early in the auction. If you do, it’s a stroke of luck that required no strategy….it was just luck.
There is a certain strategy to conserving bids, the best thing to do is to place a few bids early in the auction and then back out for a while. By placing a few bids as apposed to just one, you, 1. May win it for only pennies, that is awesome! 2. You are in the auction in the beginning and, if you read my blog regularly, you know how I stress to know your competition, and being in the auction early, you will see who is also involved, do they stay or do they go? So,… getting to know the other players habits is also a good idea.
Watch the auction, don’t place a bid and abandon the auction. (Well, there are exceptions to that, which I talk about in my New Strategy blog coming soon.) Stay in for a good amount of time. One exception to that is, if you are a stickler about free bonus bids, back out if there are a bunch of “newbies” bidding, they haven’t figured out yet that conserving bids wins more than spending them frantically.
Figure out the average selling price, and get back into the auction when it’s near, I suggest 10% prior and stay in 25% after. These are general rules I follow when trying to win a big ticket item. Once you know the competition, you may be able to do this on small ticket items too, but be careful! Small ticket items usually go for a great deal less than retail and you have to stay very sharp and involved with them.
You can waste your bids, and feel sad, or you can conserve your bids and win! It’s that simple. It never pays to pounce on your opponent, if you do every two bids of yours cancels themselves. If you’re not using the BidBuddy, you are not conserving bids. There is always another auction right around the corner.
Good Luck and Happy Bidding!
Written by Donna, DealDash user since 2014.
How to Throw an Awesome Halloween Party
Most of us have in mind just how much enjoyable a Halloween party was when we were children. Staying up late, the endless candy and also the spectacular costumes. But lately I’ve uncovered that a Halloween party is equally as much enjoyable for us grownups when we get our friends together and toss an awesome party. Right here are some ideas on the best ways to make your following party horrifically unforgettable:
Make certain all your visitors wear a costume. When sending invitations make certain you let them know that this is a costumed Halloween party and also outfits are called for you to get in. You may also call some of your more conservative good friends as well as personally persuade them to wear a great costume. In spite of your preemptive strike in some cases, individuals have failed to remember ways to have fun. So ensure you have a couple additional Halloween props around to make sure that you could lend them to your unoriginal guests. Once they see everyone else in outfit they will not should stand out. Some insane hats, wigs and/or masks will make sure that every person is playing their role.
As the host ,you wish to throw a great party as well as have people discussing your excessive outfit. This is essential, make sure your outfit does not hide your face (so no masks) since playing host will mean interacting with all your visitors. Be innovative, luxuriant as well as remember its far more fun when you are a bit risqué. For awesome outfit suggestions visit my blog site.
Setting the feeling is crucial. Ambient creepy lighting is crucial. You want to have actually many tiny tinted lights. Attempt to develop dim shadows all over when possible. Some old Jack-O-Lanterns could possibly produce terrific atmosphere. Merely make sure exactly how you brighten them. A good fog equipment can develop an impressive impact for any area. And also you could even lease these just for your party.
Have some imaginative mixed drinks to go along with your Halloween party theme. As well as obviously enhance your residence correctly. Use hanging spiders and skeletons to go a long way. You could find some Halloween party cocktail dishes at my blog. But most importantly remember to enjoy. Halloween gives us adults an opportunity to role-play and lose ourselves in one more character a lot like when we were kids.
You can find everything you need to throw an awesome Halloween party on DealDash. Everything from tables, to drink coolers and min fridges can be found at excellent prices when won at auction. Just head on over to the DealDash website and see what you can find.
My Tips for Using the BidBuddy
Never underestimate the power of your BidBuddy! The best thing you can do for yourself when you are bidding at DealDash is to use your BidBuddy. Literally from the first bid start using it. I explain below more on setting it up.
To keep yourself from recklessly bidding on items you don’t want, try not to bid from the main page. It’s okay to throw a bid in from the main page to establish your presence, but I don’t recommend it, it leads to wasted bids, and you can’t keep track of when it’s your “turn” to bid. If you do bid from the main page and then have to switch to inside the individual auction, you could miss your opportunity to win an item for a few pennies. I see that happen a lot on at Deal Dash, but if you are not in the auction, you can’t use your BidBuddy.
So, once you find an item you are serious about bidding on, click into the auction. Set up your Bid Buddy by placing your desired number of bids in the space provided and at 10 seconds or less, hit the “Book BidBuddy” button. Plan on spending about a third of the value of the item, there is no science to that, just an observation.
The greatest benefit of using the BidBuddy is not over bidding. The BidBuddy knows when it’s your turn to bid and places a bid for you at just the right moment. Not only does that save bids, it also maximizes the gauge on the free reward bid meter.
Another wonderful benefit of the BidBuddy is your ability to walk away from the auction. I like to watch my auctions, but when I have to leave the room, I’m sure to over set the Bid Buddy, because it could be a close race at the end and I want to be sure to come out on top. Using my Bid Buddy is one of my best strategies at DealDash.com
Happy Bidding!!
Donna, DealDash customer since 2014.