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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;SeaGoat, post: 223644, member: 1136&quot;]I work at an auction company that has 2 auctions a week. </p><p><br /></p><p>#1 doesnt really matter unless you have people who hold some grudge against you and just &quot;cant let you have it&quot;. </p><p>If that is the case its better to leave a left bid with the auctioneer so they will never see you bidding on it. </p><p>Only do this with a trusted auctioneer. My boss only starts the bidding at half of what the max left bid is, some places will start at your max left bid. </p><p><br /></p><p>Otherwise I havent noticed a difference in whether you give a big wave of your hand, give a slight nod, flick your card etc</p><p>If someone wants an item there is no intimidating them. </p><p>Theres some people if they start bidding I give up because they will pay over retail because they can afford it. Im cheap like that though.</p><p><br /></p><p>How people bid seems to come with different personalities. </p><p>Ive worked there for 2 years and I just flick my hand if I want to bid. If Ive got his attention Ill just nod my head yes. </p><p><br /></p><p>Youll make more friends that will be more willing to let an item go to you if you dont come off as sneaky, I do know that. People can be very distrusting in this business. </p><p>Always be kind and always make friends. Im not saying to trust everyone, but get to know your fellow auction goers with a friendly approach.</p><p><br /></p><p>#2 Before I started working Id always sit about 3 rows back in the isle seat where they are walking the items.</p><p>Yes, it limits your view behind you, but I dont really see an advantage or disadvantage if youve given yourself a max limit on an item.</p><p><br /></p><p>#3 Ive seen entering the bidding at the end send it higher than it needs to go more times than not. Usually its someone that started in the middle and isnt ready to give up on it yet, then someone jumps in at the end and they will both run it</p><p><br /></p><p>Ill start at the beginning, but Ive noticed starting it in the middle gives you a good chance at getting it. </p><p>Just make sure the auctioneer sees you if you start bidding in the middle or end. Things can get a little focused if its between only a couple to few people.</p><p>...which is another reason I dont like sitting off to the side or towards the back.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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