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Vehicle Shopping

Wow! This certainly is an exciting time on DealDash.com!  Did you know that DealDash now has three brand new 2018 vehicles up for auction?

Each auction has some differences:

1.     First, the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Sedan LS – Automatic – Silver Ice Metallic; Buy It Now price: $19,000.00. One difference is that the “No New Bidders” restriction was lifted. That means anyone can bid at any time before the auction closes. Another difference is that this vehicle went up for auction during a 50 percent off feature. That means that DealDash will pay half of the sale price of this car and the winner will pay the other half. For example, if this car sells for $10,000 the winner will only have to pay $5,000.00. You’ll find the auction here.

2.     2018 Toyota RAV4 LE FWD – Automatic – Super White; Buy It Now price: $28,000.00. One difference here is that again the “No New Bidders” restriction has been lifted and does not apply. Anyone can bid at any time before the auction closes. However, this car did not go on sale during a special feature giving the winner a break in the final sales cost. If this car closes at $10,000 the winner will have to pay the full $10,000.00. You’ll find the auction here.

3.     2018 Nissan Frontier King Cab® S 4-Cyl. – 5-Speed Automatic – Glacier White; Buy It Now price: $25,000.00. One difference here is that the “No New Bidders” restriction was not completely lifted, but instead it was raised from $5.00 to $1,000.00. That means no new bidders will be allowed to join this auction after it reaches $1,000.00. You’ll find the auction here.

I can only imagine how exciting it will be for the winners of these vehicles. Could one of those winners be you?

Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company. This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. 

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What Does Your Bio Say?

I like the bio section on DealDash.com because it tells me a lot about other players; and if we analyze this information, it could help us win more auctions. The bio section includes:

  1. The screen names of the players
  2. The date the player joined DealDash
  3. The players state of residence.
  4. A short statement about the player

First: Some screen names are intended to be intimidating. I learned, however, that just because another player’s screen name might indicate that he or she never stops, never quits or bids to the end does not mean that they actually do what their screen name says. The only way to really know how other players play is by watching them.

Second: The date that players first started shopping on DealDash tells us something about the player’s level of experience. It is usually easier to outbid a Newbie than it is to win over a player who has been shopping on DealDash for several years.

Third: The player’s state of residence could say a lot about the player. I have identified two states where the residents are often extra difficult to beat. If I am participating in an auction that gets down to the last three active players and any of them are from those two states, I drop out.

Fourth: What players say about themselves tells us a lot, too. From my experience, I’ve learned that the most difficult players to beat are:

  • Military veterans, especially those from a First Special Forces unit, have been trained to never give up and, therefore, are more likely to stick it out to the end on DealDash, too.
  • Couples who share the same screen name might put their incomes together to purchase larger bid packs because it is very difficult to outbid them, too.
  • Wealthy players, like doctors, lawyers and engineers, are more likely to purchase large bid packs and are often more difficult to beat.

Knowing who not to compete with in auctions can save us a lot of bids and money.

Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company. This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post. 

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My Top Gift Recommendations on DealDash

With the holidays just three months away, you’re probably wondering what the best gifts are on DealDash.com. I’ve taken a look at every single category of items on DealDash and come up with the following personal recommendations for gifts you can find on DealDash:

Bid Packs – This is the gift you give yourself—the gift of a great deal! It’s my recommendation to start out slow with a 100, 150 or 200 bid pack and set a goal of how many bids you will place. I usually set a personal goal of not spending more than ¼ of the number of the bids in the bid pack. For example, if I am bidding on a 100 bid pack, I won’t go over 25 bids to win it. I consider this a good deal as far as wins go. If you want to stick with it with more bids, remember you can always use the Buy it Now feature to buy any item to recoup all the bids you spent on that item.

Bundles – These great sets of like items are the best of money-saving ideas. Keep in mind that bundles should always be scoped out ahead of time with alerts and bookmarks set so you’ll be ready when the bidding starts.

Electronics and Computers – My top gift recommendation in this category is earphones. There are several types and styles to choose from and include: corded, Bluetooth enabled, ear buds and earphones and headphones styles that range in retail price from $129 to $510 and are a gift anyone of any age will love.

Gift Cards – See the above recommendations and my personal rule of thumb for bid packs. The same holds true for gift cards. I recommend gift cards for restaurants and retail stores for a never-fail any time gift.

Fashion, Health & Beauty – My top gift recommendation in this category is jewelry and watches. I have surprised many family members with beautiful jewelry won on DealDash. And one of the best wins I recently snagged was a gorgeous watch that I gave to my dad for Christmas. He wanted to know if I won the lottery!

Hobbies, Toys, Outdoors & Games – My favorite gift recommendation in this category is the waterproof backpack. As an avid fisherman and camper, my son absolutely loves his and wants another—so you know it’s a great find.

Home, Garden & Tools – Bedding is my top gift choice in this category. From sheet sets to duvet covers to quilts and more, DealDash has everything to make your bedroom your sanctuary. In multiple colors and styles, DealDash is the place for bedding.

Kitchen & Dining – If you have a wine lover in your family as I do in mine, they will be super impressed to receive real crystal hand-blown stemware as a gift. You can choose from snifters, red and white wine glasses and champagne flutes as well as a decanter.

Vacations – The newest and greatest in gift recommendations is in this category. Of all the vacations offered on DealDash, from Vegas to Boston to Bali and beyond, my favorite offering thus far is Hawaii. Who hasn’t dreamed of going to Hawaii? And if you get a bargain price on DealDash—even better! It’s the ultimate gift!

Whether you’re going small or going grand, DealDash is definitely the place to get all kinds of gifts for you and your loved ones. Check out all DealDash has to offer today!

Good luck and happy bidding!

This sponsored blog post was written by Theresa B., proud American and grandmother of two, major MMA fan, writer and ardent practitioner of sarcastic wit. Theresa was compensated by DealDash for this post.

This blog is written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice shared here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company.

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Wise Shopping Rules

Wise shoppers win more auctions on DealDash.com than the average shopper; and it does not happen by accident.

After watching how wise shoppers shop, I made a list of various strategies wise shoppers use to save bids and money. By following these rules, you could join the wise shoppers list, too.

  • Always purchase bids when they go on sale.
  • Avoid shopping when you are too tired to stay awake. I lost many auctions because I fell asleep at my computer, even though I had enough bids in my account to win.
  • Check to see how many bids most previous players used to win the same auction. That’s how you can get a good idea how many bids it might take to win.
  • Start with “easy-to-win” auctions. Check the featured winner’s list to see what items have been selling low. Usually, the higher the value of an auction product, the more difficult it is to win. However, some high-dollar items sell extra low every once in a while.
  • Focus on one product at a time, but not necessarily only one auction at a time. If the same product is up for auction at various times, it might be a good idea to place some bids in each auction. Keep an eye on them and go with the one that looks like it has the least competition and will close the earliest.
  • Always use the automated bidder, BidBuddy. To locate BidBuddy, double click on the auction product you want to win to open a new window. That’s where you can find BidBuddy and count your competitors.
  • Always bid when the competition is low. To improve your chances of winning, do not compete in auctions with more than 30 competitors.
  • Save the bulk of your bids until the auction gets down to the last two or three active bidders.

By following these rules, you should be able to win more DealDash auctions.

Blog posts are written by real DealDash customers. The opinions and advice here represent our customers’ views and not those of the company. This sponsored blog post was submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers. Barbara was compensated by DealDash for this blog post.