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Ms. Nell Pratt
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Does anybody know why...

Posted Nov-01-06 15:07:05 PST

Thanks Shelbomeyers for you help, maybe I should make my question a little more clear. LOL

 

I was wondering how eBay decides how much you have to bid on certian items. 

 

Some auctions I have to place bids in increments of .50, and some I have to place bids in incraments of $1. 

Increment of $.50

Like if I wanted to bid on a hat that is going for $6, next to the box where I place my bid it will say something like, "You must enter a bid of $6.50 or more." 

Increment of $.5

On another auction that is going for $2.90 it may say, "You must enter a bed of $2.95 or more."  Does anybody know why this is?

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bling-to-vintage
They base the increments on the last bid placed. So at first it goes up 5 cents, after a certain price it goes in 25 cent increments, then 50 cent, later a $1, $5, etc.
Nov-01-06 15:09:04 PST Report this comment
gifts*by*georgette
I actually thought it was up to the seller to decide-so they can get closer to the amount they actually want for the item.
Nov-01-06 15:10:01 PST Report this comment
bling-to-vintage
No, it is not up to the seller, it is generated by ebay.
Nov-01-06 15:12:15 PST Report this comment
bizzy*beez
This is from the Help Secti


Current Price
Bid Increment

$ 0.01 - $ 0.99
$ 0.05 Bid Increment

$ 1.00 - $ 4.99
$ 0.25 Bid Increment

$ 5.00 - $ 24.99
$ 0.50 Bid Increment

$ 25.00 - $ 99.99
$ 1.00 Bid Increment

$ 100.00 - $ 249.99
$ 2.50 Bid Increment

$ 250.00 - $ 499.99
$ 5.00 Bid Increment

$ 500.00 - $ 999.99
$ 10.00 Bid Increment

$ 1000.00 - $ 2499.99
$ 25.00 Bid Increment

$ 2500.00 - $ 4999.99
$ 50.00 Bid Increment

$ 5000.00 and up
$ 100.00 Bid Increment

Hope this helps.
Nov-01-06 15:13:16 PST Report this comment
bizzy*beez
That should be Help Section. Sorry! :)
Nov-01-06 15:14:02 PST Report this comment

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