Let’s face-it, penny auctions can last a long time. And sometimes, they can last a really looooonnng time. For many bidders, auction running time is the determining factor between whether they win or lose. Let’s say you get started on an iPad penny auction at about 7pm. As midnight approaches, the auction is still running [...]
UPDATE: BidCactus is now Beezid. **NOTE**: BidCactus is under re-review due to numerous complaints and reviews (see Bid Cactus user reviews below) from bidders. We strongly recommend you read the BidCactus reviews (submitted by people who claim to be customers) visiting BidCactus or taking part in BidCactus penny auctions!Disclaimer: This review was written by [...]
Let’s kick off today's discussion by talking about the mistake which every single new penny auction bidder makes- going for the gold. Basically, every bidder (including the authors of this guide) is duped into bidding on high-end products when they first start bidding in penny auctions. You see, the penny auctions are notorious for ‘selling [...]
Notice: The BestPennyAuctionSites.org community has reported that Beezid is no long operating at this time! Please comment below if you can confirm as well. Beezid is a Canada-based mid-sized penny auction website which has become one of the better known in the USA. After purchasing Skoreit.com in 2012, Beezid showed signs of significant growth by [...]
In penny auction bidding, the "spoiler" is the bidder who enters an auction late in the game and takes the prize. Spoilers often refrain from bidding in all new auctions, focusing 100% of their bidding efforts on long-running auctions in the hopes that bidder fatigue will cause them to pick up an easy win. How [...]
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer We’d like to thank the Godfather (movie series) for part 3 of our penny auction guide. When it comes to penny auction bidding, a savvy bidder must know thy competition. The most important thing to know about your competition (other bidders which you bid against regularly) is [...]
In the past, we’ve talked about the importance of timing your bidding on penny auctions. When it comes to bidding on Quibids, we recommend the same general strategy. In short- the best time to bid on Quibids is when there is the lowest ratio of bidders to auctions. Since Quibids.com is such a large penny [...]
What are the best penny auctions for gift cards? We have always recommended bidding on gift card penny auctions over all other types of products for a few reasons. First, they are as good as cash if you can use them in your day-to-day life (buying gas, groceries, going out to eat, etc.). Additionally, the [...]
Which are the best penny auctions for free bids? That is, which penny auctions are the most gracious when it comes to dulling out free bids? First, let's talk about why there's no such thing as 'free', especially in the competitive world of penny auction bidding. While many sites give out free bids in one [...]
What are the best penny auctions for beginners? If you haven't bid often or at all in online auctions, this post is for you! Bidding on penny auctions online are a fun style of online shopping but as a beginner, you're at a disadvantage. Here's why- Experienced bidders know when and what to [...]
