Proxy bidding?

[shawngilbert]

Has MorphMarket instituted some type of Proxy Bidding system? I have bid twice on an animal and my bid never even appeared… it was immediately supplanted by a superior bid at +$5 … is there a method to put in your highest bid and not have to watch the bidding, or is something fishy going on that I am unaware of?

[noodlehaus]

It is likely the max bid system:

"Max Bids"for Auctions

The “Max Bid” is button allows the system to automatically place bids on your behalf, up to the maximum amount you set, so you don’t have to bid manually. The ability to place Max Bids on auctions is available for approved sellers with a paid membership of Hobbyist or higher. By entering a Max Bid amount, you are authorizing the system to bid automatically for you up to your entered amount, and understand that if you win the auction, you will be responsible for the final bid amount plus the li…

[halfmoonlakeherps]

Yeah, they implemented proxy bidding just like eBay. Bid once; bid your max.

[cmsreptiles]

@shawngilbert

is there a method to put in your highest bid and not have to watch the bidding,

Yes, its a feature that was implemented to MM pretty recently. If someone has already put in the max amount they are willing to bid it will automatically outbid others.

"Max Bids"for Auctions

The “Max Bid” is button allows the system to automatically place bids on your behalf, up to the maximum amount you set, so you don’t have to bid manually. The ability to place Max Bids on auctions is available for approved sellers with a paid membership of Hobbyist or higher. By entering a Max Bid amount, you are authorizing the system to bid automatically for you up to your entered amount, and understand that if you win the auction, you will be responsible for the final bid amount plus the li…