The "How to Bid in & Run an Auction" Guide

[Cuspid]

Very useful!

[Sweetart]

Just thought of some tips. Hopefully I can post them on this thread(: (And that they help)


When auctioning a pet/ creating a topic for the auction:
- When creating a topic name, don't use all caps. It looks cheap, and annoying. Example: BA FOR AUCTION!! TRUE DATE!!!
- Don't use light colors such as these: This This This Also avoid neon colors/ yellow/ etc. Also try to refrain from using This and This as your color
- Don't use a lot of decoration or blinky dividers (or anything that is distracting) Keep it simple, but elegant
- List things in an orderly fashion. Put things in order. This greatly helps when people are looking at bids or the pet.
- Try to keep important things in bigger text and underlined, like this: Bids: Boosters: Autos: etc.
-Also try and keep the ratings simple. You can try many different things, but here are the ratings I personally like: 1 out of five (numbers) Great! - loved your bid! (Just plain words ;3) Or using letters, such as g for great, p for please add more etc. (Also: don't have 10 rankings. Keep a low number!)
- Have fun! If your auction is stressing you out, immediately say that you will continue the auction later.


When bidding:
-Avoid bidding at the last minute, or trying to buy other people's bids. That is annoying.
-Look up a pet's value if you don't know what it's worth. This is greatly appreciated by auctioneers.
-Follow the rules. This is the easiest tip to follow, so please do so.
-If it's a quantity auction, then check in the Free Pets Forum for adoption centers where you can get that type of pet.
-Have fun! If your bid is stressing you out, immediately tell the auctioneer that you may drop out.

Also when running an auction remember to use the "share tab" so others can see the trade and how much to bid on.

[stilinski]

Also when running an auction remember to use the "share tab" so others can see the trade and how much to bid on.

[bluebell.]

When auctioning a pet/ creating a topic for the auction:
- When creating a topic name, don't use all caps. It looks cheap, and annoying. Example: BA FOR AUCTION!! TRUE DATE!!!
- Don't use light colors such as these: This This This Also avoid neon colors/ yellow/ etc. Also try to refrain from using This and This as your color

About the color thing.
I used the red color so what are the effects of it?
I'm kinda confused.
Also what are the effects of the caps locks?

[Sweetart]

When auctioning a pet/ creating a topic for the auction:
- When creating a topic name, don't use all caps. It looks cheap, and annoying. Example: BA FOR AUCTION!! TRUE DATE!!!
- Don't use light colors such as these: This This This Also avoid neon colors/ yellow/ etc. Also try to refrain from using This and This as your color

About the color thing.
I used the red color so what are the effects of it?
I'm kinda confused.
Also what are the effects of the caps locks?

I don't know about other people, but it's distracting to have colored text. And for the CAPS LOCK, it seems as is you are trying to get rid of the pet quickly.

[Fairy tales]

Took me forever to read, but finally got through, now off to make my first bid.... hopefully
Thanks!

[Catheren]

Out of curiousity, how do you know if your auto is too low?

[200rock]

I've read your rules, but I'm not getting any bids.

[Pastasquid]

Thanks

[❤Panda&Bear❤]

good bid and action rules