Place a Bid

How to Bid:

Step 1: Click on an auction
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Step 2: Review item details
   • Description
   • Starting price
   • Current highest bid
   • Time remaining
   • Delivery timeframe (physical items)
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Step 3: Enter your bid amount
   • Must be higher than current bid
   • Must have sufficient balance
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Step 4: Approve transaction in MetaMask
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Step 5: Bid confirmed on blockchain
   You're now the highest bidder!

Bidding Rules:

Rule	Details
Minimum Increment	Must exceed current bid
Wallet Balance	Must have enough ETH/TBASE + gas
Outbid Refunds	Automatic refund if someone outbids you
Last-Minute Bids	Auction extends if bid placed in final minutes
Currency Lock	Must bid in auction's specified currency

Bidding Tips:

1. Check delivery timeframe before bidding on physical items

2. Review seller's description carefully

3. Watch for ending soon auctions (competitive bidding)

4. Set a max budget to avoid overbidding

5. Bid early to show interest and deter competitors

6. Check IPFS metadata for full item details