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Registering |
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(Q) How do I register to use AdsBay? |
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(A) To register click on the "REGISTER" button found in the main menu or the footer navigation section, then fill in all the required details and click the the Register button at the bottom of the page. |
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(Q) I'm under 16, why can't I signup? |
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(A) In accordance with standard law persons under the age of 16 cannot participate in auctions as they are legally binding contracts. |
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(Q) I only want to buy items on AdsBay, do I still need to register? |
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(A) Yes, everyone who wishes to use AdsBay, whether it is for buying or selling, will need to register. This ensures AdsBay remains a safe environment for trading. |
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Selling |
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(Q) How can I list an item for sale on AdsBay? |
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(A) You must first be a registered member. Once you have registered simply login to your account and click on the "SELL" link in the main menu. Then select the most descriptive category for your item, note that as you choose each category, a more specific category list will be shown in a highlighted box. Once there are no more sub categories to choose from, click Next Step. You can then enter all the information required for your listing, including item description and your chosen settings. Once you have completed each step, click Next Step. Once all the required information is entered you will be shown an example of your listing, if you are happy with it click Submit and your item will be listed on AdsBay, else click Previous Step and edit the required sections. |
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(Q) How can I keep track of items I am selling? |
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(A) You can keep track on everything you are selling by visiting your members area and selecting the "selling" page. This page will give you various information about the items you are selling, like; when it was started, when it ends, how many bids have been placed on it, whether the auto relist function has been enabled on the item, the current maximum bid. It will also give you information on items you have sold and auctions which have not started. |
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(Q) Can I use HTML when listing an item? |
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(A) Yes you can, however we recommend you use basic tags as complex HTML descriptions may not be display correctly. |
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(Q) Can I edit an item I am selling and how can I do it? |
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(A) Yes you can edit an item, although you can only fully edit an item if there are currently no bids on the item. If there are bids on the item you can only add additional information to your listing. If you need to edit the information in your listing for any reason, you can do so by logging into your members area, going to the Selling page and clicking on the Edit link next to the item you wish to edit. If there are bid on your item, click on Edit Description link next to the item you wish to add additional information too. |
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How to Bid |
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(Q) How can I place a bid? |
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(A) To place a bid on an item you must first login to your account. Once logged in a bidding box will be displayed at bottom of all auction pages. You can use this box to place your maximum bid, you will then be prompted to confirm your bid. Once it has been confirmed your bid will be placed and you will be shown the outcome of the bid. |
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(Q) How can I keep track of items I am bidding on? |
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(A) You can keep track on everything you are bidding on by visiting your members area and selecting the "bidding" page. This page will give you various information about the items you are bidding on, like; the current bid (Bid Amount), Your maximum bid (Proxy Bid), the date and time the bid was placed and the status of the item. It will also give you information on items you have won and auctions you are watching. |
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(Q) How do I know if I have been outbid on an item? |
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(A) AdsBay will automatically notify you via email if you are outbid. If you are outbid by another members proxy bid, while you are placing a bid, you will be notified straight away with a message on your screen. |
