Placing Bids on Auctions
How to participate in auctions on Offrie
See Buying overview for auctions vs fixed price. Buy Now & Make Offer for fixed price listings.
How to place a bid
- Open the auction listing
- Enter your bid – it must be higher than the current bid
- Click "Place Bid" to submit
Bid realistically based on the product's value for a better chance of winning.
Auto-Bid
Let the system bid for you. Click "Set Auto-Bid" on the listing, enter your maximum amount, and the system will outbid others by the minimum increment until your max is reached. Your maximum is kept confidential.
Key rules
- Winning — You win only if your bid meets or exceeds the seller's target price
- 24h decision — If target is not met, the seller has 24h to accept or reject your bid
- No takebacks — Bids cannot be withdrawn once placed
- Outbid alert — You'll be notified if someone outbids you
After the auction ends
If you win: you'll receive an email with seller contact info. Arrange payment and shipping directly.
If your bid didn't meet the target: the seller has 24h to decide whether to accept or decline.