Bidding Tips

Have you tried QuiBids yet?  Whether you have or haven’t, it’s good to know it takes a certain amount of strategy to be successful.  One of the best, first things to do on the entertainment retail auction site is to visit their QuiBids101 section.  It’s an informational portal they’ve had since day one that gives a more in depth explanation of their services/features and also offers tips on how to participate on their site.

Some of the best tips given by QuiBids have been:

Buy Now – Don’t walk away empty-handed!  QuiBids simply provides this safety net for all its users.  Should you be in an auction and not win, you get to apply the real bids you spent in that auction, towards the price of the product.  Make up the difference, and they’ll send you the product.  Worst case scenario should be walking away with a product at its retail value.

Set Realistic Expectations – Don’t go into the site expecting to pay $0.01 for a laptop.  It could happen and it has, however, that’s not the norm.  Give yourself a budget, start small and build your way up.

QuiBidders alike enjoy sharing the love and helping others.  Check out what some of the QuiBidders tips are via Bidding Tips from QuiBidders on Twitter.

What tips for fellow QuiBidders do you have?  Let us know below in the comments.

7 products for a day at the beach

Soft sands, setting suns, salty sea. What’s better than a trip to the beach?

If you’re going for a week, a weekend, or even just a day, what you bring a long can mean the difference between a fun, rejuvenating excursion you’ll remember and a forgettable disaster of dehydration, sunburn, and discomfort. Luckily, QuiBids sells a slew of products that are beach- and ocean-ready, and will improve your experience so that it’ll be like the former option. Let’s check ‘em out at QuiBids’ world-class auction site.

Item: Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses
Buy Now price:
$105.99

Bid on these fancy frames, but only if you’re prepared to radiate cool like heat from the sun! They’ve got a vintage square shape that sits comfortably on your face and covers up your eyes while leaving plenty of room for them to breathe. The Holbrooks also filter out all UV rays and blue light too!

NEXT AUCTIONS: TODAY, 12:29 p.m. CST, 2:20 p.m. CST, 4:56 p.m. CST


Item: Invicta Pro Diver Watch

Buy Now price:
$129.99

Bidding on the Invicta means you’ll have options — like which color to choose! Gun/green, steel/purple, two-tone rose gold, and two-tone blue are all on the table! Keep track of time on the beach, even while you’re out in the blue! This watch is water resistant up to 100 meters!

NEXT AUCTIONS: TODAY, 5:57 p.m. CST

Item: Pentax Optio Waterproof Camera
Buy Now price: $259.99

Here’s how to make sure that you never forget your day at the beach! The Pentax Optio works as well in 40 feet of water as it does on the shore. Take it with you on your next snorkeling excursion!

NEXT AUCTIONS: TODAY, 1:34 p.m.

Item: Pelican Rugged 1400 Case
Buy Now price: $120.99

Admit it: lunchboxes are kinda weak. Bid on this watertight, crushproof, dustproof box to make sure that you don’t get any sand in your sandwiches.

NEXT AUCTIONS: TODAY, 12:57 p.m. CST 

Item: Ferrino Gravity Backpack
Buy Now price: $120.00

This guys’ designed for a trip to the slopes, but you can use the compatible H2 bag for hydration at the beach just the same! Pack your towels, blankets, food, and drink sin here and carry it conveniently!

NEXT AUCTIONS: TODAY 2:57 p.m. CST, 2:59 p.m. CST, 11:26 p.m. CST

Item: Luis Zero Gravity Orbital Chaise Lounger
Buy Now price:
$179.99

This guy might not pack as well as your standard beach chair, but if you live near enough to throw a Frisbee into the ocean from your back porch, then it’s a worthy investment. Relaxation and a unique design combine to form a big win here!

NEXT AUCTIONS: TODAY, 12:56 p.m. CST, 1:26p.m. CST, 4:34 p.m. CST, 10:58 p.m. CST

Item: Mr. Bar-B-Q 18-Piece Stainless Tool Set
Buy Now price: 59.99
Much like the chair, if you’re at the beach often enough to grill out, then this is the perfect gift for you!

NEXT AUCTIONS: TODAY, 6:27 p.m. CST, 10:09 p.m. CST

Happy bidding!

What are the best auction sites?

Online auction enthusiasts are kind of like dogs. We promise this is a nice comparison.

There are a certain number of characteristics and traits that make a dog a dog, right? Stuff that all dogs have in common, like a snout or the ability to be trained to follow specific commands.  Well, people who frequent auction sites also share a defining characteristic: That they’re looking for big-time savings on great products.

And while that runs in common through all auction site bidders, there are also a bunch of different breeds of auction enthusiasts, again, much like dogs. Some are in it for the gaming aspect, some like to develop and refine a strategy for auctions, and still others are in it just because they see it as a lucrative opportunity to save more on their shopping.

QuiBids is the best auction site on the web because it combines everything auction enthusiasts love into one easy-to-navigate website! Here are a couple of easy ways to get yourself started.

1. Watch our introductory video!

For the visually-inclined, we’ve put together this snappy intro video!

2. Check out QuiBids 101!
Looking to avoid the mistakes made by beginners? Or how the whole QuiBids auction model works? Or maybe you want to know more about specific QuiBids site features, like Limit Busters? QuiBids 101 is your portal to all the above information!

3. Sign up!
Bidders, start your engines and let those bids roll! The only way you’re going to do it is if you sign up, so why wait to get started on your savings?

4. Follow QuiBids on social!
We’re most active on Facebook and Twitter where we give away 50 Voucher Bids every day, but we’re on a ton of other social media too, always sharing information about how to become a better bidder! Check us out at:
QuiBids on AboutMe
QuiBids LinkedIn
QuiBids YouTube
QuiBids Squidoo
QuiBids Stumbleupon
QuiBids Reddit
QuiBids FriendFeed
QuiBids Digg
QuiBids Delicious