Popcorn bidding
ℹ️ What is Popcorn Bidding?
Popcorn bidding automatically extends the auction end time when a bid is placed near the end of the auction.
This prevents last-second “sniping” and gives all bidders a fair chance to respond.
The auction end time is extended automatically
Extension happens when a bid is placed near the auction’s end
Each qualifying bid adds extra time to the auction
The auction continues until no more bids are placed within the extension window.
🛠️ Set up Popcorn bidding
Open the app > click Auctions > create a new auction or open an existing auction
In Advance settings session, tick to the Popcorn bidding checkbox
After that, 2 fields will appear> Enter the time you want to set up the popcorn bidding
Active when time left is less than: If a bid is placed during the this last minutes of the auction, the closing time will be automatically extended
Update the time for bidding to: Additional time for every time a new bid is submitted the auction in last minutes
4. Click Save
✅ How Popcorn Bidding Works
You set a popcorn time window (for example: last 2 minutes)
A bidder places a bid within that window
The auction end time is extended (for example: +2 minutes)
If another bid is placed within the new window:
The auction is extended again
The auction ends only when no new bids are placed within the window
🧪 Example: Popcorn Bidding in Action
Auction settings
Auction end time: 6:00 PM
Popcorn window: 2 minutes
Step 1: Late bid
At 5:59 PM, a bidder places a bid
⇒ Auction end time moves to 6:01 PM
Step 2: Another bid
At 6:00 PM, another bid is placed
⇒ Auction end time moves to 6:02 PM
Step 3: No more bids
No bids placed after 6:00 PM – 6:02 PM window
✅ Auction ends at 6:02 PM
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