Category: Strategies and Tips

DealDash, a penny auction site, is also known as an entertainment auction site. You’re the highest bidder, the timer is counting down and no one else places a bid…. 3…2..1.. do you win? xyzbidder hits the bid button at 1 second, this time he got in… and the cycle continues, but after a few bids xyzbidder  hit the bid button at 1 second and due to Internet speed and latency issues he didn’t get his bid in and you won! That’s the thrill aspect. The anticipation. The chase. The win!
If you like thrill and entertainment you just might enjoy bidding on DealDash’s entertainment themed auctions! Check out what’s up today:
 
D&B – Dave and Busters
Bummed out at the thought of you not being able to go into an arcade without junior high kids making fun of you? D&B is a fun arcade, bar and restaurant for adults. D&B has over 60 locations here in the US so be sure to check out where they’re at on their website. Sign up for their rewards program and get free gameplay.

Dave & Buster’s Gift Cards can be used for purchases at any Dave & Buster’s location in the United States. Minor policy varies by location – please check www.daveandbusters.com for details. Gift Card may be used for purchase of food, beverages, games, merchandise, taxes and gratuities.

 
Google Play
Love playing games on your smartphone? If you own an Android powered phone you should check out this auction for a Google Play gift card. The Google Play Store offers hours of entertainment from games to movies, books, apps, music and more either on the web (so even if you don’t have a smartphone you can play), or compatible tablet or cellphone running on Android. 
– See more at: https://www.dealdash.com/battle.php?auction_id=2357740#sthash.GupvTjCQ.dpuf
AMC Theaters

Top movies in theaters now: Transformers, 22 Jump Street, Think Like a Man Too, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Jersey Boys, X-Men: Days of Future, Edge of Tomorrow, Maleficent, The Fault In Our Stars. AMC Theatres are all over the country. Have you seen a good movie lately? Hate that movie prices have increased – don’t like paying $13 a ticket? Check out this AMC Theaters $50 gift card on DealDash to save money on your movie & a little popcorn!
Cabela’s

If your idea of fun includes, camping, hunting, sport shooting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, boating? Have a Cabela’s near you or will drive by one on your next roadtrip? Check out this gift card for Cabelas – it can also be redeemed on Cabelas.com.
Not sure how to bid on DealDash, but really want to try it out?
Here are a few tips:
1 – Buy a bid pack – you need a bid pack to try to win.
2 – Find out how to make the most of your bids.
3 – If you don’t win, buy it now and get your bids back into your account. DealDash doesn’t let you lose. 
4 – Use bid buddy. 
Would you like to see more entertainment auctions on DealDash? Let us know what you would like to bid on!
Good luck and have fun with bidding and winning!
 Carnival Ride – Photo Credits – Thomas Hawk Used with Creative Commons License. 

Did you know that when DealDash’s founder William Wolfram set out to launch DealDash he was only 16 years old? Age really is nothing more than a number and now, 21, he’s proven himself to the penny auction community and the world. Having just won the Ernst & Young WEOY World Entrepreneur of the Year country award for his home country of Finland. What sets him apart? A lot of things. He gets things done, has great ideas and perseverance, plus he hires intelligent people to work with him on his dream.
Wondering what sets DealDash apart from all other penny auction sites?

• DealDash’s buy it now sets them apart from all other entertainment and penny auction sites with the ability for “losing” bidders to buy an item and get all of the bids they placed in the auction back. Definitely a win! Plus, say you were bidding on an auction, didn’t win but wanted to buy it anyway, use buy it now and pay the stated retail buy it now price, get it shipped free and get all of the bids you placed in the auction back into your bidding account.

• DealDash Bans Jumpers on Every Auction – Every auction on DealDash is a “No Jumper” auction. Meaning at $5.00 – when the final end price hits the $5.00 price point no new bidders who hadn’t previously placed a bid in the auction can bid.

• DealDash has free shipping – always

• DealDash partners with top retailers like Walmart to deliver you brand new and authentic items. Ranging from gift cards to big screen TVs and other electronics – backed by the manufacturer’s warranty and if shipped from Walmart you could return or exchange the item to the big box retailer if you have the receipt.

• DealDash has a wide range of items – you can find something for everyone on the auctions. There are some really useful household items aka Tide, and Toilet Paper too.

• Bid sales make this site home of some of the lowest bid prices in the industry with bid sales bringing bids to around $0.15-0.17 a piece.

• Patented bidding models and features unique to DealDash

• “William had a strong conviction that his idea was far more fair to consumers than what existed in the marketplace.”

• Without buy it now / bids back – bidders would lose a lot of money when they don’t win!

What do you like about DealDash and what would you improve on? Talk about it below!

Are you a budding photographer? Do you dream of becoming a world famous travel photographer? Love to celebrate and share in the joy of a new marriage by capturing moments of a joyous wedding? How about celebrate a student’s accomplishments with senior portraiture? Or maybe you just want to be able to take better photos of your kids, or cat, or every day life. For whatever reason you want to improve your photography this guide will help!
1. Choosing the right camera.
Whether you choose a new dSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) camera – which is a digital camera that combines the optics and mechanism of a single lens reflex with a digital sensor. Light travels through the lens and then to a mirror that alternates to send the image to either the viewfinder or the sensor. a DSLR allows you to customize your photos and get creative with the ability to change the ISO, Exposure, White Balance, Aperture and Shutter Speed. Most dSLR cameras allow you to shoot in RAW – the highest quality and a great setting if you want to edit your photos in lightroom or with Photoshop.
dSLRs can be spendy, but did you know that you can save money on a brand new dSLR camera if you win one on a penny auction in DealDash?
Here’s just some dSLR digital cameras that DealDash offers on auction:
Canon or Nikon? DealDash has both! 
Canon EOS Rebel T3 Kit 12.2-megapixel Digital SLR with 18-55mm IS II Lens
The Beauty of Simplicity. Perfect for photographers ready to make the move to digital SLR photography, the new EOS Rebel T3 delivers beautiful photos and video, speed, simplicity and fun. It features a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor for richly detailed images and quick camera response. It has Canon`s amazing 63-zone, Dual-layer metering for accurate exposures and features Canon`s Basic+ function, HD video recording and Live View shooting, plus a convenient in-camera Feature Guide. Available in a number of gorgeous colors, the EOS Rebel T3 is as beautiful as the pictures it takes. – See more and bid on this at DealDash at: https://www.dealdash.com/battle.php?auction_id=2353365#sthash.Yr8bu0N7.dpuf
Recent end prices for the t3 on DealDash: 6/21/2014$28.33 won by hmerriett, 6/15/2014$57.40briley1960.

Nikon 24.1-Megapixel DSLR Camera, Red

With a 24.1-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 VR lens, this Nikon D5200 1507 DSLR camera snaps vibrant, detailed photos in up to 6000 x 4000 pixels resolution. Burst mode lets you capture fast-action shots at up to 5 fps.

What’s Included

• Nikon D5200 24.1-Megapixel DSLR Camera
• 18-55mm VR lens
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (EN-EL14), battery charger
• A/V cable, USB cable
• Neck strap, body cap, accessory shoe cover, software CD-ROM
• Owner’s manual 
• Regular price is $699.99! Win it for less on DealDash. See more at https://www.dealdash.com/upcoming.php?id=7751

2. Great Guides and Resources to Learn More About Photography
-CreativeLive.com
CreativeLive is a wonderful resource for the budding photographer or artist. They always offer free, 24/7 streaming of workshops and seminars on topics ranging from SEO and marketing for photographers to technique and ideas

CreativeLive empowers you to unleash your potential by bringing the world’s greatest experts directly to you, live. Featuring workshops in photography, video, design, business, audio, music, and software training, CreativeLive unlocks previously closed doors by making dynamic education accessible to everyone.

Highly recommend this free resource! They also offer past workshops for viewing at a fee.
–BetterPhoto Guides
The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography (BetterPhoto Series)Paperback – buy it on Amazon for only $18.63
This book is amazing. Very well written and easy to understand. It’s actually what we used as a textbook in a digital photography college class. It will teach you everything from basic equipment, technical jargon to everything you need to know about lighting, setting your exposure, shutter speed, whitebalance, composition, file formats, filters, lens choice, editing images, printing and so much more. Highly recommend this one, especially if you are tired of just shooting in automatic. Shooting in manual with your own ability to adjust settings is perfect.
Remember to use your gift card that you won on DealDash.com  – if you haven’t won one yet, try bidding on an auction for one!
What type of photography do you like?