Manual bids (sometimes called "direct bids" or simply "bids") mean that you enter an exact amount that is immediately shown as the leading bid. There is no automatic bidding and no hidden maximum amounts.
Manual bids are available on items with higher bid increments.
How it works
- You select manual bid in the bidding view
- You enter the amount you want to bid (e.g. 2,000 SEK)
- If the bid is high enough, it immediately becomes the visible leading bid
- There is no hidden "proxy bidding" - your bid is exactly what you see
With manual bids, you have full control over exactly what level you bid at. If someone else places a higher bid, you must actively raise your bid yourself - the system will not do it for you.
Can I lower my manual bid?
No. A manual bid cannot be lowered. Since the visible bid and your maximum amount are always the same, there is no room to lower it. You can only raise your bid.
Can I change to a max bid instead?
Yes. You can switch from a manual bid to a max bid at any time by placing a new bid that is higher than your current one.
Can others see my manual bid?
Yes - that is the whole point. Your manual bid is shown directly as the leading bid. There are no hidden amounts.
What happens if someone has a max bid that is higher than mine?
If you place a manual bid that is lower than someone else's hidden max bid, the bidding engine will automatically raise their bid according to the bid increment. They keep the lead, and your bid is added to the bid history.
What happens if my manual bid is higher than their max bid?
Then you outbid them and take over the lead. Your exact amount becomes the new visible bid.
Examples of how manual bids work
Example 1: You win with a manual bid
The leading bid is 15,000 SEK. You place a manual bid of 25,000 SEK.
Result: The visible bid becomes 25,000 SEK and you lead the auction.
Example 2: You lose to a max bid
User A has a max bid of 30,000 SEK. The visible bid is 15,000 SEK.
You place a manual bid of 20,000 SEK.
Result: A's automatic bidding is triggered and the visible bid becomes 20,500 SEK. A still leads (their max bid of 30,000 SEK is higher than your bid).
Example 3: You beat a max bid
User A has a max bid of 20,000 SEK. The visible bid is 15,000 SEK.
You place a manual bid of 25,000 SEK.
Result: A's automatic bidding raises the bid to their maximum of 20,000 SEK, but your manual bid of 25,000 SEK is higher. You take over the lead with a visible bid of 25,000 SEK.
The difference from max bids
| Feature | Max bid | Manual bid |
|---|---|---|
| Visible bid | Increases automatically | Exactly what you enter |
| Automatic bidding | Yes | No |
| Hidden maximum amount | Yes | No (max = visible) |
| Can be lowered | Yes (down to the visible bid) | No |
