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  Bidding

The act of placing a bid on an auction item.

  • If you're new to eBay and need a "how to," check out our New to Bidding.
  • There's additional information on bidding in our How to Buy section.
  • Our Services page has links to most of the tools you'll ever need to place a bid.
  • Finally, the Bidding FAQ page has answers to the most commonly asked questions about the bidding process.
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