GlobalBidders.com Lowest Unique Bid Auctions

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does GlobalBidders offer?
A: GlobalBidders offers a variety of lowest unique bid auctions with features that cannot be found anywhere else. With many new custom features and services continuously added, GlobalBidders strives to keep its users excited and coming back for more.

Q: Does it cost anything to register?
A: Registering or creating an account with GlobalBidders is absolutely free. Users are more than welcome to create an account and look around before making any purchases.

Q: Can I just purchase an item without bidding?
A: No, you must participate in the auctions.

Q: How old do I have to be to participate?
A: Anyone above the age of 16 can join unless stated otherwise by your residing country or state.

Q: When will I receive the product/service that I have won?
A: GlobalBidders attempts to deliver all items in 30 days or less. Certain large items (such as cars) may take longer and will be discussed with the winning bidder via email and/or phone.

Q: Can I exchange the item I won for cash or may I take my prize in cash?
A: You may not exchange the item for cash nor can you take your prize in cash. However, users are entitled to sell their lowest unique bid to GlobalBidders for 80% of the value of the auction they won.

Q: What happens if the product is faulty?
A: GlobalBidders is not the direct retailer for any listed items and does not hold warranties for the products/services supplied. Should there be any faults; users are advised to contact the manufacturer directly.

Q: What is a lowest unique bid auction?
A: GlobalBidders lowest unique bid auctions work with the following rules:
1. A user's aim is to place the lowest bid on an item that no other user has made, i.e. the lowest unique bid OR the lowest unmatched bid.
2. The lowest bid amount is $0.01 and users may place any bid amount between $0.01 and the Max Bid Amount. The minimum bid increment is 1 cent ($0.01).
3. Only a set amount of bids are allowed for each auction, i.e. the Required Number of Bids. Once the required number of bids has been reached, the auction will close.
4. Once an auction closes, the winner is the one who has the lowest unique bid.

Q: What is the lowest unique bid?
A: The lowest unique bid is the lowest bid placed that has not been duplicated by any other player. The lowest unique bid is also often referred to as the lowest unmatched bid. If someone places a bid amount that is the same as yours, your bid is now duplicate and no longer unique. For a more detailed explanation, please view the How It Works page.

Q: How many bids can I place per auction?
A:You are allowed to place as many bids as you like on any auction.

Q: Why is there a bidding fee and what is the bidding fee?
A:Bidding fees are necessary to cover the cost of the products/services that GlobalBidders provides. This allows GlobalBidders to sell items/services for a small fraction of their value. The bidding fee is 1 credit for every bid placed.

Q: What is the Max Bid Amount?
A: This is highest amount that you can bid on any auction. Please note that the Max Bid Amount is different for each auction.

Q: What is the Required Number of Bids?
A: Only a set amount of bids are allowed for each auction, which is known as the required number of bids. Once the required number of bids has been reached the auction will close and no more bids will be accepted. Please note that this figure is different for each auction.

Q: When do auctions close?
A: Auctions close and are drawn once the required number of bids has been reached.

Q: What happens if there is no lowest unique bid?
A: If there is no single lowest unique bid then the winner is determined by the lowest bid amount with exactly 2 bids placed and where the player bid first. In case of no bid amount with exactly 2 bids then the process is repeated for the lowest bid amount with exactly three bids and so on until there is a winner.

Q: Can I view the status/history of the bids I have placed?
A: You can always log into your account and view bid history to see whether your bid(s) is the lowest unique, duplicate or unique, but not lowest.

Q: When does an auction close or get drawn?
A: An auction is drawn as soon as it has received the required number of bids.

Q: Do auctions get re-listed?
A: Auctions never get re-listed. Once an auction closes, it is permanently closed. New items are constantly listed and once an auction closes, a new auction is started to replace it.

Q: Do I get notified when auctions close?
A: Only users that participate in any particular auction will be notified when it closes.

Q: What is the cost of one credit?
A: One GlobalBidders credit is valued at $2.00 (USD)

Q: What payment methods can I use to buy credits?
A: Currently you can purchase credits by eGold or PayPal - credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Delta, Visa Electron, Solo and Switch) or by cheque or bank transfer. More options available soon!

Q: Can I get a refund on my bids or credits?
A: GlobalBidders does not disburse refunds on credits or bids. In the unlikely event of an auction being cancelled, all participating users will receive their bids in the form of GlobalBidders credits. Credits cannot be refunded or withdrawn.

Q: Can I earn credits for free?
A: All users are entitled to use the GlobalBidders Affiliate program. When users refer new members or friends to the site, they will receive a commission for each credit that is purchased and used. These commissions can then be either withdrawn as cash or converted into credits. Please find out more by registering and visiting our Affiliate section. Note: you must first generate an affiliate link that must be used by your new members when registering in order for you to receive commissions.

Q: Are there any transaction fees when purchasing credits?
A: There is a small fee associated with each purchase. This fee varies depending on the payment processor you choose to use. Please find out more at our Buy Credits page.

Q: To what countries does GlobalBidders ship to?
A: GlobalBidders ships worldwide.

Q: How do I receive the product or service that I have won?
A: Items/products will be shipped directly to the address that is provided when registered. Delivery of services will be discussed via email or phone with the winning bidder.

Q: Are there any shipping or delivery charges?
A: There are no shipping or delivery costs as these are paid by GlobalBidders. GlobalBidders, however, does not take any responsibility for taxes that may occur upon shipping/delivery of an item. GlobalBidders will attempt to deliver all items via a certain route or from a certain supplier location, in order to avoid any taxes on the winning user's side.

Q: Is my personal information confidential?
A: GlobalBidders acknowledges its duties under the Data Protection Act 1998 as a data controller and will never give, rent or sell any user information to any third party or person. GlobalBidders may, however, disclose such personal information without consent if required to do so by law, or in response to a valid request from a law enforcement or government authority. For further information, please view our Terms and Conditions