Bid Buddy (Auto-Bidding)
Let Bid Buddy automatically bid on your behalf up to your maximum amount, so you never miss an auction.
What is Bid Buddy?
Bid Buddy is FairClose's automatic bidding system. Set your maximum bid amount, and Bid Buddy will incrementally bid on your behalf — only as much as needed to stay in the lead, up to your maximum.
How to Set Up Auto-Bidding
On any active auction listing, enter your maximum bid amount and click "Set Auto-Bid." Bid Buddy will place the minimum bid needed to take the lead. If someone outbids you, it will automatically increase your bid up to your maximum.
How QBC Affects Auto-Bidding
During the QBC final phase, only qualified bidders can bid. Bid Buddy respects QBC rules — it will only auto-bid during the final phase if you qualified during the cutoff period.
Strategy Tips
Set your true maximum — the highest amount you'd be willing to pay. Bid Buddy will try to win at the lowest possible price. Don't reveal your maximum publicly; only the system knows your limit.
Cancelling Auto-Bids
You can cancel Bid Buddy at any time from the listing page or your My Bids dashboard. Note that any bids already placed cannot be retracted.