| A favourite past time for many people over the years | | | | set to a few days, which allows potential bidders to be |
| has been bargain hunting. Getting something of value | | | | able to search out products. In a new twist to auction |
| for less than the market price is always a great | | | | sites, there is now the option of a quick fire bidding |
| feeling, and in today's modern age, there is no need to | | | | system known as a 3 minute auction. |
| hunt through thrift stores or stand in cold auction rooms | | | | As the name suggests, a 3 minute auction is over in a |
| to find what you are looking for. | | | | flash, and the sites that offer this service are creating |
| Internet auctions are now not a new thing. With the | | | | a real sense of excitement and urgency by ensuring |
| coming of Ebay there was a huge shift in the way | | | | the bidding is fast and furious. For the bidders it does |
| 'normal' people could find a bargain. All it takes is a few | | | | open up the doors to the possibility of rock bottom |
| clicks to search out the item you want to buy, and you | | | | prices if the bids are few and far between. |
| are ready to bid! There is no special training required, | | | | It is crucial to read the terms and conditions of these |
| so novices and professionals are on the same footing. | | | | sites to ensure that you are able to stick within your |
| There are also now auction sites dedicated to specific | | | | budgets, but once you are comfortable with the |
| products like jewellery, clothes, cars, and, well anything | | | | concept you should be able to pick up some great |
| else you can think of really. | | | | bargains. |
| Generally, the time limit set on the bidding process is | | | | |