- Carefully review the item listing, and click the “Place Bid” button.
- Enter your maximum bid.
- Click the “Continue” button.
- Review your bid, and click the “Confirm Bid” button.
AgriBayUSA will bid on your behalf up to your maximum. You'll get an email confirming your bid.
About AgriBayUSA’s bidding system
Bid increments: AgriBayUSA’s bidding system is based on increments. A bid increment is the amount by which a bid will be raised each time the current bid is outdone - see the table below for the bid increment brackets. Automatic bidding system: AgriBayUSA uses an automatic bidding system to make bidding more convenient. There’s nothing you need to set up, the system is already in place.Bid safely: AgriBayUSA limits how your bid history information is displayed by using anonymous names - your User ID. When the auction ends, the seller is sent an email that includes the contact information of the winning bidder – including name and email address.
| Bid Increments |
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Start of bracket
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End of bracket
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Bid increment
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0.01
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to
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101.00
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1.00
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101.01
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to
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303.00
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10.00
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303.01
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to
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10000.00
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25.00
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10000.01
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to
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and up
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100.00
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Tips for successful bidding
- Don't bid on identical items in different listings if you just want one. If you win both, you'll be obligated to buy both.
- If you’re outbid on an item, wait until the auction has ended before placing a bid on an equivalent item. If the bidder who outbid you retracts his or her bid, your bid may become the winning bid.
Pre-approved bidders
Occasionally, for certain high-profile listings, AgriBayUSA will allow a seller to create a pre-approved bidders list to restrict their listings to a specified group of buyers. Here’s what you can expect if you bid on a listing that has a pre-approved bidders list:
- If you are a pre-approved bidder: The bidding process will proceed as usual.
- If you are not one of the pre-approved bidders: You will not see the listing.
Shill bidding
Shill bidding is the deliberate use of secondary registrations, aliases, family members, friends, or associates to artificially drive up the bid price of an item. Shill bidding is strictly forbidden on AgriBayUSA. AgriBayUSA members found shill bidding may receive warnings or indefinite suspensions of their accounts.
Last-minute bids - "sniping"
If a buyer enters a new bid within 5 minutes of the closing time of a listing, the closing time will be extended by 5 minutes. This will continue until there are no new bids within the last 5 minutes.
Auction Selling
Become an AgriBayUSA seller.
1. Become a seller by filling out the registration forms.
Sign up to accept PayPal (optional).
PayPal allows you to accept buyers credit card and electronic check payments online.
2. Fill out the listing from the “sell” tab.
The listing form is where you create your AgriBayUSA listing. Here are some of the sections you will be asked to complete.
o Select a format.
You can select either a classified or an auction format. Classifieds are an ad listing where potential buyers will contact you directly if they are interested in the item. Auctions are where potential buyers compete through AgriBayUSA for the right to purchase your item buy bidding the highest amount. Auctions have a fixed duration with the end date and time clearly displayed.
o Select a category.
Explore AgriBayUSA categories ahead of time to help you choose the most appropriate category for your item. Try searching for similar items and see what categories have been used.
o Select category specific questions.
This option is only available for certain categories. If you see it, fill in the details to help your item sell fast.
o Write a title.
Be clear, complete, and descriptive. Your title should include words buyers would search for when looking for your item.
o Write an item description.
Here's your chance to really describe and promote your item. Sometimes it is easier to write your description in a word authoring program first, and then cut and paste it into the item description area in the Sell Your Item Form. Be clear and complete. Be creative, telling the history of your item and why someone would want to buy it.
o Choose pricing and listing duration.
How long do you want your listing to run? How many items are you selling? What will your starting price be? Would you like to use a reserve price? Answer these questions here.
o Enter payment and shipping information.
How will you accept payment from your buyer when your listing ends? AgriBayUSA recommends offering PayPal -- the fast, easy and secure way to accept credit card or checking account payment. Where will you ship your item and who will pay for that cost? The more details you include on the listing form, you will receive fewer questions from buyers and the end of your listing will be easier.
o Provide item location.
Where is your item located? It's a good idea to include the city and state where the item is located.
o Provide Mapping Address.
Want to provide a visual map of the items location? Enter the location and potential buyers are just a click away from finding you.
o Add pictures.
Show off your item with pictures. You can use AgriBayUSA pictures, which lets you add pictures straight from the selling format and offers some attention-grabbing options.
o Review and approve your listing.
Now you'll see a summary of its details. Look this over carefully. If you're satisfied and finished, submit your listing.
o Increase your item's visibility.
Explore the many listing upgrades that can help your item stand out from the other listings. Choose the options that are right for you.
o Calculate your total and complete the transaction.
Explore the many listing upgrades that can help your item stand out from the other listings. Choose the options that are right for you.
o Administration review of your listing.
AgriBayUSA reviews and approves (assuming the policies were followed).
Now your listing begins!
And when your listing ends...
3. Communicate with your buyer.
You and the buyer will each receive an email with the contact information of the other. Use this information to contact the buy and complete your transaction using one of the methods from your listing.
4. Receive payment.
If the buyer paid with PayPal, you will receive an email confirming payment. If you have not yet registered for the PayPal service, you will be prompted to register to accept the payment.
5. Ship the item to the buyer.
Pack it up well! Use bubble wrap or crumpled up newspaper to protect the item from damage during shipping. Make sure any parts of the item that are fragile are well padded and are located toward the center of the box if possible. You don't want damage from shipping to create problems for you and your buyer.
6. Leave the buyer feedback.
AgriBayUSA's feedback system helps create a trustworthy community for everyone. Your feedback about your buyer is important information for other seller.
