Category: Strategies and Tips

Often times when we lose an auction on DealDash.com it’s because we made a mistake. Sometimes we make mistakes on purpose and sometimes we know better but we simply do not follow up on everything we know we are supposed to do.

Let me explain. Below are some of the most common mistakes many of us have made at some time or another or are still making when shopping on DealDash:

• Playing before taking the time to read and learn how DealDash works. Many Newbies just start bidding before they have the foggiest idea how to play smart.
• Casting single bids from the home page. Experienced players double click on the auction we want to win. A window opens up and that’s where we find BidBuddy. We place our bids into BidBuddy and let BidBuddy place our bids for us. Once we place our bids into BidBuddy, our bids will not be used until they are needed, so that saves us a lot of bids.
• Not checking to see what price the auction item usually sells for. Smart players often do not place the bulk of their bids until the auction approaches the price it usually sells at.
• Not checking back after we place our bids to monitor how the auction is going. I’ve lost many auctions because I placed my bids and then forgot I was even bidding. Sometimes if we just added another 10 or 20 bids, it would have made the difference between winning and losing.
• Playing when we have too many distractions and/or are too tired. I’ve lost many auctions because of other distractions or because I fell asleep at my computer.
• Bidding on high-dollar auctions before we are ready. Part of being ready is first having adequate bidding experience and having enough bids saved up to seriously compete for the win.

If we pay attention to all of the above, we will greatly improve our chances of winning more auctions.

Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company. This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. 

Are you as excited and antsy as I am to be sending your kids back to school or college? Yeah…me too! After a summer of outdoor activities sandwiched between the most annoying phrase ever: “I’m bored!” the calendar is finally nearing the right page for back-to-school excitement—for students and parents! Here’s how DealDash can make going back to school pretty awesome for your kids, grand kids, nieces and nephews:

 

Backpacks – DealDash has an amazing selection that includes heavy-duty, stylish, waterproof and more. All you have to do is pick a color and style that works best for your back-to-schooler and get to winning!

 

Computers and Laptops – The electronics department at DealDash has just what your report-generating student needs. From desktops to laptops, tablets and more, your student will never have an excuse not to finish homework on time.

 

FitBits and Smart Watches – If you have a student who loves the latest technology trends, check out the FitBits and Smart watches on DealDash. Winning one of these will have your student excited to walk (or run!) to school!

 

Bicycles – Yes! If you want your kid to be happy about going to school, win them an amazing bicycle on DealDash. You can choose from racing or mountain bikes in a variety of colors.

 

Bluetooth Earphones & Headphones – You know music is an integral part of kids’ lives today. The amazing choice of Bluetooth headphones on DealDash will have your kids connected to the music they love most without giving you the headache you fear the worst.

 

iPhones and Accessories – What student wouldn’t love an iPhone? DealDash has them as well as phone cases, cables and other accessories. Check out DealDash for the most-wanted Smartphone available.

 

A New Car – I know, right? DealDash currently has a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze sedan up for auction on and it’s a No Jumper Limit Removed auction which means you can join the bidding at any time. Watch for the next new car auction for a 2018 Toyota Rav4 to start on September 3^rd. It’s also a No Jumper Limit Removed auction! Get in on the bidding any time you want!

This sponsored blog post was written by Theresa B., proud American and grandmother of two, major MMA fan, writer and ardent practitioner of sarcastic wit. Theresa was compensated by DealDash for this post.   

 

This blog is written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice shared here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.

I’ve been bidding on DealDash for almost three years and have won over 1,500 auctions. Just like every new bidder, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks along the way and by sharing them with new bidders, I hope you are successful and have fun on DealDash just as I have.

 

• Watch and Learn – Use and walk through all the helpful tools DealDash has to offer online. There are tutorials and helpful tips that will guide you to successful bidding. It only takes a few minutes to go to the Help tab and walk through each helpful section that is there for your benefit. After you have a sense of what bidding’s all about, watch bidding in action as an auction happens. Notice the people and patterns you are dealing with.

 

• Start Small – Start with small items when you first start bidding. Generally items valuing from $60-200 are the ones you want to try your hand at winning first. These items are offered more than once daily and make them a good starter item. Once you build experience and confidence with bidding, move to larger items.

 

• Try Different Days and Times – You may notice days and times where it seems to be busier than others on DealDash. Try using less busy days and times to increase your chances of winning.

 

• Set a Bidding Budget – Setting a budget and sticking to it is equally hard in life and on DealDash but you don’t want to break the bank in either case, so set a limit on the number of bids you will place in a particular item and stick to it.

 

• Bid on Items You Want to Own – While DealDash offers a wonderful “exchange to bids” program on items won, keep in mind that if you win an item you really want at a great price, it’s likely to happen twice in a row. So my advice is to take the item, pay for it and enjoy it!

 

• Stay the Course – It’s very tempting to back out of an auction when experienced bidders jump into your action or when you’ve been bidding a while and just can’t seem to get the win. Be confident and stay the course. Your competition may soon find that you’re not going anywhere and will back out before you do.

 

• Bid Buddy Really is your Best Friend – When it comes to bidding in the auctions, there is really no greater tool than to use BidBuddy. Set your bids ahead of time and think of it as a slow cooker: “Set it and forget it.”

 

• Know Your Promos – Familiarize yourself with the different types of promos available daily on DealDash: reduced bid prices, extended time as highest bidders (helps you earn free bids!), free and 50% off end auction prices, free shipping (every day!), no new bidders after $3, $5 or $10, earn bids when you’re one of the top three bidders with the time as highest bidder, and five wins per day limits are just some of the exciting promotions you’ll see on DealDash on the regular. There are also “one-per-user” auction wins and no jumper limit removed auctions!

 

• Don’t Give Up! – Hang in there! It honestly takes time, patience and practice to find your groove on DealDash. Keep using the tools, strategies and promotions available to get the most for your money.

Here’s hoping you have a great time on DealDash and win something amazing!

 

This sponsored blog post was written by Theresa B., proud American and grandmother of two, major MMA fan, writer and ardent practitioner of sarcastic wit. Theresa was compensated by DealDash for this post.

This blog is written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice shared here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.