How to Bid on a Beanie Baby

Adding to your Beanie Baby collection or finding that special one for your loved one can be done from the comfort of your home. Check out the online auctions.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Beanie Babies
• Beanie Babies Collecting Guides
• Beanie Baby Cases
• Display Cases
• Display Shelves And Stands
• Beanie Baby Tag Protectors
• Internet Access
• Credit Cards
• Secured Credit Cards

1. Register as a bidder on the Web site. Registered bidders will receive a username and password.
2. Search to find items you want to bid on. Enter "beanie baby," "beanie babies," "beanies," "Ty beanie baby" and so on. You'll find different Beanie Babies in each search; it depends on how the seller listed the item.
3. Narrow your search by entering, for example, "beanie baby turkey." In this case, all the Beanies with "turkey" in the descriptive title will come up.
4. Select an item, then enter your username or e-mail address and password.
5. Enter a bid that's within your budget and higher than the current high bid - high bids are displayed along with the description of the item.
6. Click the Submit Bid button to go to the confirmation page.
7. Expect a "current winner" message on your confirmation page and via e-mail. If no one outbids you before the end of the auction, you'll win the auction.
8. Expect an e-mail if you're outbid before the auction ends.
9. Repeat the bidding process to bid higher.
10. Expect an e-mail message from the seller when you win a bid. He or she will arrange for payment and shipping of your Beanie. E-mail the seller first if you're anxious to get started.

Tips & Warnings

• Before bidding, ask the seller questions about the item, such as how it was stored or cared for and if it has a certificate of authenticity.
• If you want to cancel a bid, do so on the confirmation page.
• To make an automatic bid, indicate the highest amount you're willing to pay. The site will place bids for you at the lowest possible price, without exceeding your highest price.
• Bidding procedures vary slightly from Web site to Web site.