DealDash Tips

How I Use My Mobile Device

I usually play DealDash on my home computer because I prefer seeing the bidding action on a big screen. However, I have recently discovered that it is very helpful to use my mobile device–a Samsung Galaxy.

My home computer is faster and more dependable. At the same time, I do not always want to be stuck at my computer downstairs. That’s where my mobile device comes in handy.

Here are some ways I now use my Samsung Galaxy:

• In the kitchen. By placing my mobile device on the kitchen table, I can play on DealDash at the same time I cook a meal or do the dishes. I love being able to get my work done and still monitor the progress of my auctions at the same time.
• In the living room. By placing my mobile device on my coffee table, I can watch my favorite TV programs or movie at the same time I play on DealDash. If I see that I am running out of bids, I run downstairs during a commercial to add bids or pay for a win.
• In the car. By bringing my mobile device with me when I take a disabled person to a grocery store or appointment, it helps me to pass the time. I do not mind waiting when I can play on DealDash. Luckily, I usually get a Wi-Fi connection.

I still do the bulk of my playing on DealDash using my home computer, but my mobile device helps me to carry on with my busy life-style at the same time, so I do not miss out on an easy win.

Submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers

Using Bids Wisely

Bids cost money, so I am sure we would all like to know how we could save bids on DealDash and still win auctions.

Place Extra Bids at Beginning                                                                                                                               Experienced players usually place only one bid at the beginning of an auction to make sure they do not get “locked out” and save the rest of their bids for later. Sometimes this is a good strategy and sometimes not.  Why? Some auctions close early, so you might not get the opportunity to return and place the bulk of your bids later. Therefore, it might be a good idea if you place 11 to 31 bids in the beginning of an auction just in case it closes early. In fact, this is a winning strategy some players use, and sometimes they get lucky.

Last Two Players                                                                                                                                        Why place bids when an auction still has six or more active players?  It is a waste of bids to compete when the auction is not going to close yet for a long time. Look at the history of this auction. Many auctions will close at about the same cost they closed at before. If the auction is close to its previous closing cost and is down to the last two or three players, it might be the best time to place the bulk of your bids. Some players do not like using this option because it means you have to closely monitor it. That’s why it’s a good idea to bid only when you have enough free time to watch.

Game of Chance                                                                                                                                                      Another way to conserve bids is a little risky, but can work. Let’s say the auction is down to the last two players. If you place only 20 bids for every dollar, you would be forcing the other two players to use up 40 bids each for every dollar. Of course, you are taking a chance the auction could close when you have no bids in the auction. On the other hand, by conserving bids in this way, you might have the most bids left at the end when they might be most needed to win.

Submitted by: Barbara L. Sellers