What happens if I place a bid but don't win?
What happens if I place a bid but don't win?
If your bid isn't the highest when the timer ends, someone else wins. But if they don't complete payment, the item is offered to the next highest bidder. If that's you, you get a Second Chance to buy it.
How much will I pay if I win through Second Chance?
How much will I pay if I win through Second Chance?
You pay your own bid amount, not the original winning bid.
How does payment work?
How does payment work?
Original winner: you have 2 minutes to complete payment.
Second Chance: we'll try to charge you automatically first. If that fails, you have 1 minute to pay manually.
If the timer runs out, the item moves to the next bidder and your bid is no longer considered.
Can I opt out of Second Chance?
Can I opt out of Second Chance?
No. All bids, including pre-bids, are binding and automatically eligible for Second Chance.
Will I be notified?
Will I be notified?
Yes. You'll see a banner when you're in the Second Chance queue. If the item is yours, you'll get a chat message confirming your win, followed by a payment confirmation.