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Frequently Asked Questions |
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You can sign up to buy or sell items free. There is no sign up fee. Yes, on the bottom of each page is a link to our Privacy Statement as well as other links you may be interested in. There is a link to our Terms and Conditions at the bottom of each page. No. When you sign up to become a BidBuyUSA member you'll be able to either buy auction items from those who have them listed, or sell items to people looking to bid on items, or both. It's your choice.
No. However, once you sign up to become a free member you can bid on as many items as you would like as often as you wish. And, if, at some time in the future, you also want to list items up for auction, you can do that too. The one membership allows you to do both.
No. The questions are simple, straightforward, and there are not many of them, so the actual sign up process takes just a couple of minutes and you are done. Yes. If you're just stopping by for a quick look to see what listings have been added, you can do so without logging in. However, to bid you must log in. Yes. Who will pay the shipping charges is posted by the Seller when an item is listed. Each auction is between the Seller and the Buyer.
Yes. You will receive an email notice at the email address listed in your membership details. It is important to always make sure you have an accurate and current email address listed. Yes. You get one free image with each auction item listing. Additional images may be added if you wish at a small charge for each added image. We suggest you start out with an image having a dimension of about 2-1/2 inches by 2-1/2 inches (375 pixels high by 375 pixels wide) or smaller. It is best to upload images that are perfectly square for best results. An item, for instance that is higher than it is wide will be distorted when seen on the webpage. A dimension of 200x200 pixels (1-1/3x1-1/3 inches would be ideal.
The DPI (Dots Per Inch) is the density of the image. It is sometimes referred to as resolution. The smaller the density, the faster the image will load when a potential Buyer is browsing through your auction items. We recommend the dpi be set at no more than 150 and no less than 50. 72-75 will work with most images. 150 DPI will create a more defined reproduction.
The system accepts images that have a file size maxium of 70kb (kilobytes) each.
No. The BidBuyUSA auction system will automatically create a "thumbnail" version (the smallest you see on any page) as well as one that is a medium size and another that is an enlarged version.
That means that the party who listed the auction item did not upload an image that was larger than the medium sized version.
You can use any photo processing software (Adobe, Corel, or any other brand). Using any of these image processors you'll be able to alter the size of the image, crop it, etc. Yes. This will display your item at it's best because it won't get lost in the picture and will be the center of attention. If there are other items in the photo, crop them out of picture. Do not let other items overpower the item you want to sell.
Yes, just follow the other requirements regarding finished dimensions, dots per inch (DPI) and resolution, etc.
The contrast of the original photo uploaded will affect the darkness of the image seen on computers. If your photo is dark with little contrast between the dark and light portions of the picture in the first place, it will show up that way on the computers of potential Buyers, too. You can alter the darknesss of an original photo somewhat by pre-processing it into fewer DPI, and also by adjusting the contrast and brightness using software designed to do that.
Yes. That way you usually do not need to manipulate the finished product as much when pre-processing the images you upload to illustrate your auction listing.
It is not advised to do so. If you were a Buyer you would want to know exactly what you are bidding on, and you should treat your potential Buyer the same way. It is best to not misrepresent the product in any way. Describe your item in a way that represents truthfully the merits of the product. Do not over-inflate what you are offering in any way. Yes.
During the listing process you will see the current price for each optional enhancement of your listing shown next to the option.
The optional items you choose will be deducted from the balance available that is listed in your Membership Account. If your balance runs low while you're listing items you will be prompted to add to the funds available.
The amount of the bonus funds that your new membership account is credited with may vary from time to time. See the information included on the sign up notice page to find out how much we are handing out now. These funds can only be used to add optional enhancements to your basic free auction listing(s). The free starter funds are not to be used for purchase of items from other members auctions. You may not use the Starter Funds to bid on items. Bonus funds can not be withdrawn.
Funds can be added for purchasing optional enhancements for your listings by easily transferring funds to your BidBuyUSA account. At present you can choose to use either PayPal or Google Checkout. Other options may be added with time. Yes. Send us a Check or Money Order for the amount you would like us to add to your available funds shown in your BidBuyUSA Membership area. The Check or Money Order should be for $25 or more. A $2 fee will be deducted from the amount of your check or money order. Send your check or money order to BidBuyUSA, Morbizco Media Group, 15 Park Ridge Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481. Please make sure to include your Full Name, BidBuyUSA User Name and your Email Address on the check or money order.
The Seller should state on the auction listing itself what method of payment will be acceptable to the Seller. |
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