How to Bid for Items on Yahoo! Auctions

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Yahoo! Auctions is a premiere buying and selling community. Buyers can bid on and purchase items in almost any category, from baseball cards to jewelry. To get started, you need only a Yahoo! account, a method of payment and a little know-how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer with Internet connection
Yahoo account
Payment method

Bid on Auction Items

Step 1

Load the Yahoo! Auctions home page (see the Resources section below) and click 'Log In' to enter your Yahoo username and password. If you already see your username listed on top, there's no need to log in again.
Step 2

Browse through the various auctions categories by clicking on links or tabs on the Yahoo! Auctions home page. You should see links such as 'Jewelry & Watches,' Antiques & Art' and 'Sports Cards.'
Step 3

Click on the link to the item name to call up specific details. Drill down further within a category by clicking on navigation links on the category main page.
Step 4

Read the specifications for the item listed. If you do indeed wish to buy, find the 'Place A Bid' section of the details page.
Step 5

Verify the Minimum Bid, which will be listed for you. Enter your Maximum Bid in the box provided. This is the maximum amount you are willing to spend on the item, regardless how high the bidding goes.
Step 6

Select 'Bid Up To This Amount' or 'Bid This Exact Amount' by clicking in the designated circle.
Step 7

Click the 'Preview Bid' button.
Step 8

Select the 'Place This Bid' button, or hit 'Cancel' to retract your bid.