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Elusive Win No More

I won! I won! I finally won the elusive lambskin moto jacket! Now it is elusive no more.

Did you ever want to win a particular product on DealDash.com that appeared to be like an elusive butterfly? Well this auction was my elusive butterfly.

No matter how often I tried and no matter how many bids I placed, it appeared that I would never win this lambskin moto jacket. I even placed as much as 2,114 bids in one auction and still did not win.

After investing a total of 4,400 bids 44 different times in the same auction (from Oct. 14 to Dec. 8) I finally won. The auction closed at $22.63 and this time I placed a total of 464 bids.

What made the winning difference? I can narrow it down to three things:

  • This auction was limited to only one per user and the power bidders already won it, so they were eliminated.
  • “No New Bidders” when the auction reached $3 were allowed. That left only 28 competitors, which might have been more if it closed to new bidders at $5 instead.
  • Consistency — I continued to bid every time this item came up for auction. The first time it closed early, I got busy and failed to add more bids or I might have won sooner.

Two lessons I learned from this bidding experiment are:

  • In my experience, it’s better to place 500 bids four times than 2,000 bids one time. If you do this, you might win sooner, and when you do win, the closing cost will be much lower.
  • It’s important to be consistent and not get distracted by other things.

If you do this, you might be able to catch your elusive butterfly. For me, the lambskin moto jacket was my elusive butterfly, but it is elusive no more!

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

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Practical Vs Novelty Gifts

What type of gifts do you prefer to receive: practical or novelty? As a down-to-earth, practical kind of person I definitely prefer to receive practical gifts! Regardless of what kind of gifts we prefer, the good news is that we can find plenty of both on DealDash.com.

Practical Gifts

The best thing about receiving a practical gift is that we can usually be sure the person has not wasted their money because it will get plenty of use.

For example, some practical gifts I found on DealDash are:

  • Sheet sets, comforters, throws and towels. DealDash offers many auctions featuring these items.
  • Shoes, socks, purses and gloves are usually always very much appreciated. DealDash also offers plenty of auctions featuring these items.

Novelty Gifts

Some people prefer receiving novelty gifts because they see them as having a more personal touch. The only problem is that we must really know a person’s likes and dislikes well enough to get something they will really like.

For example, some novelty gifts I found on DealDash are:

  • Perfume, rings and earrings are lovely gifts, but we really have to know a person’s taste because many women are extremely particular when it comes to personal gifts like this. Therefore, I won a variety of rings and earrings, put them in a box and allowed my friends select the ones they liked most.
  • Oil paintings would also be something I would include in my novelty gift list, and DealDash offers many lovely oil paintings. Sometimes these oil paintings sell at really good bargain prices, too.

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. 

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Got Dreams of Owning a New Truck? You Can Get it on DealDash!

Up for auction right now on DealDash is the 2019 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SV 4×4 in Magnetic Black. It’s the biggest and most expensive vehicle auction DealDash has offered thus far and will give its new owner absolutely everything he or she needs in a sleek and powerful ride. There’s every reason to get in on this auction today!

Power Under the Hood

Valued at $34,500, this 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine truck features the Nissan Direct Ignition System, platinum-tipped spark plugs, an electric drive-by-wire throttle, five-speed automatic transmission, hill descent control and hill start assist, four-wheel anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution, independent double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar, engine-speed sensitive power steering and so much more. It’s basically confidence under the hood of your vehicle.

Exterior Styling

If you’re as interested in the outside being as impressive as what’s under the hood, you’re in luck. This gorgeous ride features a chrome grille and rear bumper, body-color front bumper, black door handles and mirrors, four full-size doors, front UV-reducing solar glass, sliding rear window and rear window glass, locking tailgate and cargo bed light, tailgate spoiler and bed rail caps.

It’s All About the Bells and Whistles

Inside this truck you will find the convenience of a seven-inch touch-screen display, a rearview monitor, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, remote keyless entry, front map lights, two 12-volt DC power outlets, cruise control, tilt steering column, driver’s seatback pocket, four bottle holders, 60/40 split flip-up rear bench seat, AM/FM audio system with six speakers, Radio Data System, USB port and Bluetooth streaming audio.

Super Safety Features

When you think about vehicles, the first thing you want to make sure you have is safety and this truck delivers peace of mind with everything from advanced air bag systems and sensors to a special latch system for children.

Check out the full listing on DealDash for absolutely everything this truck has to offer and don’t forget to get in on the auction before the bidding hits $1,000 to get in on the very best DealDash has to offer!

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.

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Seven Questions for Happy Shoppers

The first time I found DealDash.com I had so much fun shopping, I didn’t want to stop. I quickly became a 24-7 shopper.

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of winning some awesome products at bargain prices. But it’s also important to be a happy shopper. Responsible shoppers are happy shoppers. DealDash wants happy customers because happy customers always come back for more.

Therefore, I developed the following list of the seven questions happy shoppers are most likely to ask:

  1. Is it easier to win the auctions where the Buy It Now price is low rather than auctions where the price is high? As a general rule, the higher the Buy It Now value of the product, the more bids it takes to win it. However, some customers place bids on high-value auctions and get pleasantly surprised every day.
  2. Does the same auction product go up for auction several times a day? If so, should I try an auction at a different time instead?
  3. If we do not win the auction, could we afford to Buy It Now and get all of our bids back free?
  4. In addition to the selling cost of the auction, we must remember that the total cost includes what we spend on the number of bids used to win. Check to see how many bids past winners used to win the auction.
  5. How many power bidders do we see in the auction? Did we check to see the screen names of everyone who recently won a large bid pack? If one of our competitors recently won a large bid pack, we might not want to try to outbid him or her.
  6. Would we have the time to monitor the auction from beginning to end? How long might it take for the auction to close?
  7. Is this auction product something you or your family might need and will use?

Are you a happy shopper? By making a check list like the one above, it could help DealDash shoppers make more responsible shopping choices. Happy shopping everyone!

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