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A Few of My Many Mistakes

Even seasoned bidders make mistakes. Here are some of my top mistakes and how to fix them.

Everyone was a newbie once, and there are many fairly common mistakes that newbies make that we have numerous articles about here on the DealDash Blog. Even seasoned bidders such as myself make mistakes, too. Here are some of my top mistakes and the solutions to prevent or recover from them. With this knowledge we can improve your bidding so you can be as mistake-free as possible.

My first mistake, long ago, on my very first day of bidding on DealDash was not using my BidBuddy! I (very mistakenly) thought that setting up the BidBuddy meant that it was going to bid after every single bid that was placed. Which is completely wrong, of course! I just couldn’t understand how by using the BidBuddy I could save bids. After reading up on the BidBuddy (which I should have done first) I realized that our friend the BidBuddy bids in a pattern with the other BidBuddies, taking turns until there is only one BidBuddy or “live” bidder left. If I had just learned how to use my BidBuddy on my first day on DealDash I would have been less frustrated in the beginning.

Another mistake in my early bidding days was paying too much for bids. In addition to paying too much for bids, I should have also been more aware of the great auctions sales that DealDash offers such as “Free Auction Day” and “Half-Price Auction Day.” In my early days of bidding on DealDash I would purchase smaller bid packs when I ran out instead of waiting for a low-priced bid sale and buying bigger packs. This of course, is not very cost-effective! If you want to get the most for your money, a better plan is to wait for a great sale on bid packs and buy the largest bid pack than to buy smaller bid packs whenever you run out and pay too much for them. I liken it to shopping at the supermarket – Why buy a 1 pound bag of rice for $3.99 when you can buy a 5 pound bag of rice for $7.99? Sure, it seems like the $3.99 bag is a better deal, but it’s really not. Buy in bulk, save money.

The last mistake that I would like to talk about today is bidding within your budget. When I first started I was bidding willy-nilly – on laptops, iPads, and more. Those things weren’t in my budget to BIN (Buy It Now) if I didn’t win, so it was foolish of me to throw away 100 bids here and there on something that I wasn’t truly committed to buying. That’s why they call DealDash entertainment shopping. Sure, you might win a 55″ TV for 100 bids, but it’s not likely. That’s why it’s a much smarter idea to only bid on BIG things like that if you are already planning on buying one anyway. That way, if you win for less than the retail price, AWESOME! And if you don’t happen to win, then you can just pay the retail price and get all of your bids back plus free shipping. It’s truly a win-win situation!

I hope that you found this article helpful. Go check out DealDash at this link right here for some amazing auctions. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

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DealDash is the Best!

If you’re reading the DealDash blog, I have to assume that you are interested in online auctions! There are many different sites, but DealDash is the best!

There may be many other “online sites” out there, but DealDash is clearly the best option. Most online auctions work very similarly, bidders pay a fee to purchase bids. On DealDash Each bid increases the price of the item by one penny and extends the time of the auction by 10 seconds. Other auctions may increase the price by a few cents, or increase the time of the auction by 30 seconds or more. These are just two examples of why DealDash is far superior to the competition.

DealDash also has an excellent standing with the Better Business Bureau, with a 4.9 (out of 5) A+ rating. The BBB recommends that you know exactly how the bidding on DealDash works, set a bidding limit for yourself before you start, and be prepared to walk away if you hit your limit. If you can follow that simple advice from the Better Business Bureau then you are sure to have a wonderful time bidding on DealDash.

In addition to all of the awesome above-mentioned facts, DealDash also offers FREE shipping on every single item, no matter how low the auction fee. The competing auction sites offer free shipping on just gift cards, or small items and have excessive “handling charges” on other items. Some sites even charge to ship gift cards, and disturbingly, they are charging $2-3 to ship a single gift card. Stick with DealDash, where every item is shipped for free.

As you can see, DealDash might have a similar bidding format as other bidding sites, but they are far and away the best choice for your money. Visit DealDash at this link right here, and see how much you can save. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

DealDash Spells Savings B-I-N

Everyone loves to WIN an auction for pennies on the dollar, but it’s also nice to BIN when you don’t win.

The great thing about bidding on DealDash is you never walk away empty-handed. You will win plenty of auctions if you follow the suggestions on all of the DealDash blogs, but no one can win every auction that they enter. DealDash wants you to feel good about bidding, whether you win or lose – that’s why they created BIN – Which means “Buy It Now.”

Buy It Now – BIN – is your safety net. No matter which auction that you are bidding on, no matter how many bids that you have used you can always BIN the auction. The BIN price is always clearly labeled at the top of the auction description, and as a bonus, each and every auction and BINned auction includes free shipping. After you have paid for your BIN auction you will receive all of your bids back that you have placed in the auction.

Let’s look at an example. If you are bidding on a Blu-Ray disc that has a BIN price of $20, and you have already placed 125 bids, assuming you paid around .16 per bid, it would make sense for you to BIN this auction and get all of your bids back, because .16 x 125 = $20. So if you BIN this Blu-Ray disc for $20, you will receive free shipping as well as all of your bids back to try again on a different auction. So you see, if you are willing to BIN an auction you will never lose, because you will get all of your bids back!

In addition to getting all of your bids back, you will also get to keep the “clock time” that you accumulated while bidding on that Blu-Ray disc. Once you have collected enough clock time then you will receive FREE bids from DealDash. No catches, no strings, just free bids to use on whatever you like. This is the reason that gift cards are so popular on DealDash, because as long as the gift card is for a store that you shop at anyway, there’s absolutely nothing to lose by bidding in the auction and possibly getting that gift card for an awesome deal!

I hope that you have found this article helpful in learning some useful information about DealDash. Now use your newly acquired information and go check out the auctions! See you on DealDash everyone! Good luck and happy bidding.

Winning Big on DealDash

Everyone wants to be a big winner on DealDash. Lucky for you there are plenty of opportunities!

Being a big winner on DealDash is an awesome feeling. It’s not like winning on a scratch ticket or winning at bingo – winning on DealDash not only requires luck but also skill. Knowing when to bid and when to BIN (Buy It Now) is a great skill to hone if you want to be a big success on DealDash.

If you read Wednesday’s blog you are now familiar with the “Winner’s Tab” and how to use it to your advantage. Did you know that there is another great way to see the “Big Wins” on DealDash? It’s simple, you just need to go to DealDash’s Facebook page and “Like” DealDash. You like DealDash anyway, you might as well make it official on Facebook!

Once you have Liked DealDash on Facebook you will be able to see the weekly winners. Even better than seeing the big winners is being a big winner. If you win a great product, big or small, you can turn it into a big win by getting free bids by your posting your winning photos to DealDash’s Facebook account. If you would like to participate in posting your winning photos to Facebook, here is the link to “Like” DealDash on Facebook. You not only get free bids for every photo, but you also get entered in for a chance win 1,000 bids! Now that’s what I call being a big winner! The 1,000 bids are awarded weekly for the best photo. Click the link to learn about how you can claim your free bids here. Free is the best, but cheap is good as well – be sure to check DealDash every morning to find out how much the bids are priced at for the day. Some days they go as low as .12, especially on holidays. Columbus Day is coming soon…

I hope this article has you thinking about your next big win. I want you to get the most out of your DealDash experience. If you’re interested in reading even more tips and tricks check out the “Tactics & Tips” section on DealDash. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

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Winning More, Spending Less on DealDash

Everyone wants to win more auctions, and there’s nothing better than saving money while you win.

By now you’ve all seen me try and educate everyone on how to win more auctions on DealDash. However, winning on DealDash is great, but winning with FREE bids is even better. Here are a few ways to take advantage of the free bids that DealDash offers.

The easiest way to get free bids on DealDash is to bid! That’s right, just bid, bid, bid, and eventually you will get free bids from DealDash. How does it work? If you look down at the bottom of your screen You will see your bidder name, your bids you have banked, your level, and then your “Time as the highest bidder” meter. When you are the highest bidder in any auction your meter starts filling up with green. Once your meter is completely filled you will get free bids! It’s that simple! As soon as your bid meter has been filled your account will automatically be credited with free bids. You will then move onto the next level and get another empty bid meter to fill up to get more free bids. The more auctions you enter and the more you bid, the faster you will fill up your meter and get free bids.

Another super simple and easy way to get free bids is by your posting your winning photos to DealDash’s Facebook account. If you would like to participate in posting your winning photos to Facebook, here is the link to “Like” DealDash on Facebook. You not only get free bids for every photo, but you also get entered in for a chance win 1,000 bids! The 1,000 bids are awarded weekly for the best photo. Learn about how you can claim your free bids here. It only takes a few minutes to post a photo, and you are always rewarded. It’s win-win!

Free is the best, but cheap is good as well – be sure to check DealDash every morning to find out how much the bids are priced at for the day. Some days they go as low as .12!! Now that’s a deal!

I hope this helped some of you realize some of the different ways to get free bids, and get the most out of your DealDash experience. If you’re interested in reading even more tips and tricks check out the “Tactics & Tips” section on DealDash. Good luck and happy bidding everyone!

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