| Bidding in Swoopo requires good strategy, mindset and | | | | auctions). But on Open Auctions, you can bid |
| skill to win the bids. However, this is a common | | | | regardless of how many other auctions you've won |
| problem for people who are new to Swoopo and are | | | | that month. |
| still getting the hang of it of the bidding system. The | | | | Closed Auctions -- this latest addition in Swoopo |
| good thing is there are different variations on the | | | | Auction allows some auctions to be closed to a limited |
| Standard Swoopo Auctions. | | | | number of bidders. Only those users who have placed |
| Beginner Auctions -- as the name says, this auction is | | | | at least one bid can continue to bid. There is a simple |
| only available for Swoopo users who have yet to win | | | | thing you can do to make sure you don't get "locked |
| an auction in Swoopo. The competition here is less | | | | out" of these closed auctions you want to participate |
| fierce and also less experienced. | | | | with. This will be discussed more on the basic Swoopo |
| Penny Auction-type -- in this type, the price of the item | | | | bidding strategy. |
| is increased only one cent for each bid. This is usually | | | | International and Local Auctions -- you can determine if |
| for highly desirable items like TVs, Cameras, Game | | | | an auction is international by the globe icon at the top |
| Consoles and related gadgets. | | | | right-hand side of the screen. On the other hand, Local |
| Standard Auction-type -- each bid in a standard | | | | auctions only allow Swoopo bidders from a specific |
| auction raises the price by 2, 6, 12 or 24 cents. You'll | | | | country to participate. These are shown with the |
| recognize these by a red banner across the left side | | | | relevant country flag. |
| of the screen that lists the bid amount. Even though | | | | Other Auction Types -- the last two former auction |
| these up the price at different intervals, you'll still pay | | | | types in Swoopo were Fixed Price Auctions and 100% |
| $.60 per bid. | | | | Off Auctions. These auction types are no longer |
| Nailbiter Auctions -- this type of auction prohibit the use | | | | offered because of the confusion it caused among |
| of Bidbutler, meaning each bid is done manually by | | | | Swoopo bidders and outsiders who are checking the |
| clicking the bid button. This auction is also | | | | system. |
| recommended for beginners to get their feet wet on | | | | Anyhow, these are the type of auctions you can place |
| Swoopo. Make sure though that you have several | | | | your bids with on Swoopo. Remember that it is not |
| hours to spend before committing to an auction on a | | | | hard to bid on Swoopo if you get to learn each basic |
| Nailbiter as they require constant attention. | | | | step and choose the right auction type that best suits |
| Open Auctions -- Swoopo sets a limit on the number | | | | your Swoopo bidding strategy. |
| of auctions you can win in a given month (usually 8 | | | | |