Coral Penny Auction win

Discussion in 'Coral' started by 2in10, Dec 20, 2010.

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Curious also it's only 30 cents? And 30 dollars ship
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Yes it is a penny auction. Each bid is worth $.01. That is a good shipping price for next day delivery. You have to buy the right to bid for $.60 per bid. I was able to win while not going in to my bought bids.
     
  4. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    the free auctions don't cost "real" bids, "real" Bids are roughly $.05 or something like that(you buy them before hand).

    So once they are done with free auctions they will make a lot of money on bids. However they also let you buy the item at regular price after the auction. If you bid on the item and lost, the cost of the used bids will go to credit on that item.

    It makes sense to bid on stuff you are gonna buy anyway.
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Real bids are $.60, they bump the auction price up by $.01 each when used.
     
  6. swinkreptiles

    swinkreptiles Melanarus Wrasse

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    I got bids stored up for the acan tonight! GL though 2in10.;D
     
  7. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats on the win. Post a pic.
     
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  9. swinkreptiles

    swinkreptiles Melanarus Wrasse

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    I got it lol......Only had to use 1 bid!
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    Have you got your Acans in yet 2in10?
     
  10. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    No they should arrive Tuesday. They automatically hold your wins until Monday so you can pay shipping once. I was going to bid but since a fellow 3reefer bid on the coral and I have lots of red in my acans I did not. Congrats.
     
  11. swinkreptiles

    swinkreptiles Melanarus Wrasse

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    This is my first Acan purchase! Looking forward to getting them. But none the less I was expecting a battle! lol
     
  12. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    The only battles that I am seeing is over free auctions. Some of the bidders have paid more than the auction was worth.