The Ultimate DealDash Wedding Gift Guide

Are a lot of your friends getting engaged? With Spring on its way and Summer just around the corner it’s almost time for wedding season, and you know what that means, you’ll have to go out and buy wedding gifts.
If you have a lot of friends who are planning weddings this could get really pricey.
This is where DealDash would be the perfect solution to shopping for cheap wedding gifts, and here’s why:
1. Chance to get nice, expensive household appliances for less money.
2. HUGE Variety of brand name products. If you don’t win it you can always use the buy it now option and get all of the bids you placed back into your account!

Want to impress your friends? Here are a few gift ideas and DealDash auction items that are sure to wow your friends and onlooking wedding shower attendees.

Dyson DC65 Multifloor Bagless Upright Vacuum, Silver/Gray

Chances are the bride and groom will fight over who gets to vacuum the floor with the Dyson DC65 Multifloor Bagless vacuum. This Dyson is equipped with an advanced HEPA filtration system, 35 ft cord, bagless and no need to ever change vacuum bags again, just dump out the bin and rinse. This would make a great, high-end gift to give any newlywed couple!
Click to see all upcoming Dyson Auction items on DealDash.
NewAir 28-Bottle Wine Cooler, Black/Stainless-Steel – Buy it now price $337.20
The NewAir 28-Bottle Wine Cooler is one of many different types of sleek and stylish wine cooler/fridges offered on DealDash. What better gift than to give the bride and groom a bottle of wine and a wine cooler to enjoy in their home!
See all upcoming Wine Cooler Auctions on DealDash.

Hamilton Beach 5 Quart Portable Slow Cooker – Buy it now price $29.99
Roasts, soups, stews, turkey – this crockpot/slow cooker should be a staple in every newlyweds’ home. To add a personal touch, make artistic cards with slow cooker recipes and gift them alongside this slow cooker.Recently sold for $2.81.
Here’s a great site for slow cooker recipes.
Click here for all upcoming slow cooker auctions on DealDash.
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Stand Mixer – Buy it now price $350-500 (depending on model) – bid and try to win for less!

Does the bride or groom-to-be like to bake? The KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 quart stand mixer comes in a variety of colors and types, and is offered frequently on DealDash. Totally versatile, you can do anything from mix up cake, pizza, bread, cookie dough and more. Recently sold for $8.39.
Click here for all upcoming KitchenAid Mixer Auctions and accessories on DealDash.
Gaggia Baby Class Espresso Machine – Buy it now price $360, but bid and try to win it for less!

Skip Starbucks or your local coffeeshop, the Gaggia Baby Espresso machine is not only a great way to make your daily espresso/latte, it will be a piece of art on any newlywed’s a countertop! Flawless stainless steel design, commercial quality durability.
Recently sold for $1.85.
Click for upcoming Gaggia Espresso Machine Auctions on DealDash.

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January 16, 2014

Helpful Tips & Strategies of 13 DealDash Bidders!

We love to hear your bidding tips and strategies. Here are just a few tips commented here by DealDash bidders!

“THE STRATEGY i LIKE TO USE WITH BIG ITEMS THAT i WANT IS TO MAKE SURE TO GET A BID IN IN THE FIRST 5 MINUTES…THEN i’M NOT LOCKED OUT..THEN i KEEP AN EYE ON THE BATTLES, WHO THE PLAYERS ARE…i COME BACK EVERY HOUR OR SO, THEN WAIT UNTIL THEY’RE ARE JUST 2 PLAYERS, THEN IT’S TIME TO JUMP IN WITH A BIG PILE OF BIDS..EVENTUALLY ONE GOES, THEN IT’S 2man battle of wills”- Colleen
“Quit overspending for your item, when watching item wait until it is down to just 2 people, than start bidding”- Colleen
“Bid Buddy is important to use so you don’t waste and run up the final auction price.”-Dianne
“jumping in after 5 mins is like trying to steel something that they have already put alot of bids in.”-tim
“I always have a game plan and a plan for a plan going into auctions. Do not allow yourself to get bored or distracted by bidder bios. Get that 1 bid in before the auction gets locked and no more bidders are permitted. Be patient and observe whats going on and sit back and wait till you see a couple bid buddies going before you jump in. Good Luck.”-D Rutkowski
“I too place a bid in the first 2 minutes to make sure I can bid later. Then I keep checking on it until I see 3 players consistently bidding. Then I start bidding on it watching not to overspend.”-ojtigger
“What i have learned is bidding early in the morning or late at night has better odds of winning— the competition is not as fierce.”-Barbara
“just pay attention I’ve look ed away for seconds and lost”-justjill71
“I get too excited and start bidding too fast. Don’t do this. Jump in when you have watched the item you want and only a couple of people are bidding.”-Bobbie Dewolf
“I have to be very careful or I get carried away with buying bids and not winning anything.”-Linda Mitchell
“I wait to bid late in the evenings to bid. Good items have sold low in the late/morning hours.And it has worked for me thanks to bid buddy.”-Bid2Win75
“This is for the new bidders, before bidding on your first auction, watch a couple first to learn how it works and get a feel for the whole auction process in general. Then when you feel confident enough, place your first bid and remember to stick with one auction, don’t go placing bids on many different auctions as you will lose tons of bid very quickly. Patience is a key word in the auction world and if you practice this you will find it will pay off in the long run.” -lakergirl1
“I have been on Deal Dash for over 1 year and have got lot of nice things. I am also a gift card queen. Over 250 in gift cards. I agree with all of these tips. My tip is use the bid buddy and load and forget. I also watch when the auctions are running really high. I seem to win a lot of my things is early morning and around 430-5 pm eastern time. Also, if I spend a lot of bids and don’t win but like the product, I will buy and Deal dash gives me back my bids I spent trying to win. A lot of bidders do not like people who just jump the bids up and don’t use the bid buddy. We are all here to win , so play nice and have a happy win and holidays!”-wvajan
These are all great, helpful tips! Keep your comments coming and we might just feature them here!
Good luck & Happy Bidding.
-DealDashTips

December 31, 2013

7 Tips For Staying Focused on Your Auctions

It’s easy to lose an auction. That is, if you’re not paying attention. Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t lose focus.

Don’t bid and multitask
Don’t bid and drive
Don’t bid and talk on the phone
Don’t bid while cooking dinner – or washing dishes – yeah, if you do that you may need to bid on a new smartphone or laptop 😉
Don’t bid then walk away from the computer for a minute, or even 7 seconds.
Don’t bid when your computer is about to do an automatic update
Don’t bid when you’re not paying attention

Okay, so it may seem pretty simple to stay focused on the auction you’re bidding on, but sometimes it really can be a challenge, especially if the auction has been going on for awhile.
It’s easy to get bored while bidding and even easily to open up a new tab and start browsing, playing a game or bidding in another auction even, so, with that said here are 7 tips to stay focused.
#1 Minimize Distractions
Before you start bidding make sure you are able to focus on the auction for as long as you decide you are going to watch and bid on the auction. Set aside time to bid where you won’t get distracted. Find a quiet place to bid. Put headphones on maybe. If you have a hard time focusing on more than one thing. Turn your phone ringer off – set it to silent until the auction is over, or until you win. You’ll save yourself frustration and the other person on the line won’t be wondering why you keep freaking out.
#2 Set up BidBuddy – BidBuddy is DealDash’s automatic bidding tool that will let you set a predetermined number of bids, as many that you’d like to spend to try and win the item. It will only use your bids during the last few seconds of the timer. Others may be on BidBuddy too, and you won’t know it, but they also won’t know that you’re on bidbuddy. So set it and forget it, but really don’t forget it… Still watch and see where you’re at and how the auction is doing.
#3 Don’t multitask. Don’t open up new browsers and start surfing the Internet. Really, it’s easy to open up a new page and check something else out Online only to find when you switch back the auction ended and you lost your bids. Or – opening new browsers could freeze up your computer and not even let you get back on DealDash.
#4 Update & Clean Your Computer Make sure your computer’s software is up to date before you start bidding. A scheduled automatic update could suddenly force your computer to restart mid-auction. Also, make sure your computer is virus, spyware and adware free before you start bidding. Pop-ups and browser hijacking due to viruses and trojans will only wreck havoc, you’ll be unable to focus on an auction if you can’t get back in it. Some good, free software to use to clean your computer: AdAware, SpyBot Search & Destroy, Malwarebytes, Avast and AVG AntiVirus.

#5 Finish your chores first

Make sure dinner is already done. Laundry & dishes already started. Your homework or work obligations done. Your kids occupied or in bed. If you put off your obligations until the last minute and decide to take a break from them to bid, you are more likely to get distracted and lose an auction. So make sure that everything you need to do for the day is already taken care of before you start bidding.
#6 Train your mind to focus
Really, it seems easier than it is. It’s easy to get distracted while bidding, or while doing anything. Stop yourself if you’re beginning to lose focus. Apply this to all areas of your life, not just bidding, and you may just find more success when you manage your time and focus on the task at hand. Start small with maybe just a few minutes a day and work up to larger amounts of time. If you find your mind wandering, just go back to bidding or whatever it is you’re working on.
#7 Set Goals and Time
Before you go into bidding write down how much money you want to spend at max to try to win an auction. Set how much time you want to spend bidding. Keep within this timeframe or budget and you will be less likely to lose focus on bidding.
What do you do to keep your eye on the prize and focus on the auction or task at hand? Tell us in the comments section!
Now is the best time to stay focused and try DealDash. Right now bids are only $0.15 each!
If you bid on DealDash share your tips with us!

November 18, 2013

Bid on Great Items for Kids at DealDash!

Are you looking for Christmas gift ideas for your kids or grandchildren? DealDash offers a lot of really cool products for kids.

Bazoongi Bouncy Castle

Are your kids bouncing off the walls? DealDash has the solution for you with the Bazoongi Bouncy Castle. Great for parties or everyday outdoor fun! Up to 3 kids can jump, bounce and play in the Bouncy Castle. The Bouncy Castle offers easy set up, take down and storage. It’s enclosed on all 4 sides with velcro safety netting you won’t have to worry about the little ones falling off and injuring themselves as could happen on a regular trampoline!
When is this auction: An auction for a Bouncy Castle is ending right now on DealDash – and more auctions for this item are periodically offered. See https://www.dealdash.com/battle.php?auction_id=1942429#sthash.eZ6izRjV.dpuf
The average sales price of the Bouncy Castle on DealDash is $39.95 (3,995 bids). Bids are currently just $0.17 each for the Holiday Season!

VTech Kidizoom – Kid Friendly Digital Camera

Do you have a budding shutterbug? The VTech Kidizoom 1.3 mega pixel digital camera takes 4 AA batteries and is perfect for the beginning jr. photography.

–When: Coming soon to auction on DealDash click here to sign up to be notified of when it will be available!

KidKraft Garage Playset

This deluxe garage wooden playset is loaded with fun features to keep kids entertained for hours! The playset from KidKraft includes 6 cars and trucks, 4 smiling people, a helicoper and helipad, car wash with moving scrubbers, ticket booth and gas station, moving elevator, multi-level ramp that goes from top to ground level for cars and trucks to soar down!
–When: Coming soon to auction on DealDash click here to sign up to be notified of when it will be available!

Discovery Kids Activity Laptop

Do your kids like to play with your laptop, or maybe just tap on the keyboard? Now you can bid on a laptop made just for them! The Discovery Kids activity laptop features more than 60 games and activities.
When: Coming soon to auction on DealDash click here to sign up to be notified of when it will be available!

Discovery Kids World Map

What better way to teach kids geography than this awesome wall map of the world! Featuring colorful regional animals, land markers, bodies of water and 76 labeling pieces. Looks great on the wall of a child’s playroom or bedroom and is education at the same time.
When: Coming soon to auction on DealDash click here to sign up to be notified of when it will be available!

Kidcraft So Chic Dollhouse

The So Chic dollhouse has three levels and 10 rooms filled with 45 pieces of furniture and a lot of fun for the little girl in your life.
When: Coming soon to auction on DealDash click here to sign up to be notified of when it will be available!

The Discovery Kiddie-Ups Carousel Rocking Horse

Is perfect for kids aged 18 months to 3 years. The Carousel Rocking Horse is made of high quality Asian hardwood for solid and secure construction. When: Coming soon to auction on DealDash click here to sign up to be notified of when it will be available!
What would you like to see offered on DealDash for kids? Let us know!
New to DealDash and want to know how it works? Read DealDash Demystified.