Automatic bidding
ℹ️ What Is Automatic Bidding?
Automatic bid, also known as Proxy bidding lets a bidder set a maximum bid amount. The system then automatically places bids for them to keep them in the lead, without needing to bid manually each time.
This makes bidding easier and more competitive.
The bidder sets a maximum amount they are willing to pay
The system bids on their behalf
Bids increase only when someone else places a bid
The bidder never pays more than their maximum bid
🛠️ Set up Automatic bid
Steps to manage
1. Open the app > click Auctions > create a new auction or open a current auction
2. In Advance setting sessions, tick to Automatic bid checkbox
3. Click Save
✅ How the Automatic bid works
A customer enters a maximum bid amount
The system places the minimum required bid
When another bidder places a bid:
The system automatically raises the bid (based on bid increment)
This continues until:
The maximum bid is reached, or
The auction ends
Here is an email sent to bidder who places automatic bid:
Example: Automatic Bidding in Action
Auction settings
Current bid: $100
Bid increment: $10
Step 1: First auto-bidder
Customer A sets a maximum bid of $200
System places a bid at $110
Step 2: Another bidder joins
Customer B places a manual bid of $130
System automatically bids $140 for Customer A
Step 3: Maximum reached
Customer B bids $200
Customer A’s maximum is reached
Customer B becomes the highest bidder
What Happens at Auction End?
If the highest bidder used automatic bidding: They win at the lowest possible price needed to stay ahead
Winner checkout follows the normal winner flow
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