The Next Bid also extends 3 Bonus Credits to anyone that refers a friend.

There are 6 winners per auction in this reverse auction. Whoever has the unique low bid takes the lot but the five runner-ups do earn bonus points. In fact, 100 Bonus Credits are rewarded to the first runner up of each auction.

NUMBER OF AUCTIONS: The Next Bid has roughly 40 live unique low bid auctions at any given time. Items up for grabs can include things like an iPhone, a Mini Cooper Convertible, an iPod Nano, a Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation, laptop computers and bid credits. Each auction displays the item’s market value, the cost per bid, auction rules (i.e. maximum number of bids allowed) and the auction’s end date.

Some products being auctioned are also available in a “Buy Now” express auction where you simply pay the seller’s fee rather than placing a bid hoping for the unique low bid. This is particularly good if you find the seller’s fee reasonable and don’t wish to go through the bidding cycle. Some people just don’t like the gamble associated with unique low bid auctions. The possibility of spending money and coming away with nothing frightens most people. So they are willing to pay a flat fee, set by the seller, and forsake the chance of scoring a bargain in a reverse auction.

EASE OF NAVIGATION: Site navigation is fairly similar to the navigation of Bidster. There is a navigation menu on the right side of the page enabling members to click links to view ongoing auctions, closed auctions, add funds or refer a friend who may be interested in unique low bid auctions.

The site keeps a running tally of your available VIP and Bonus Credits. This information is good to monitor as you browse the lots and consider bidding. You are able to develop a bidding strategy without having to scan information from scattered sources.

There is a Feedback Section where members can rate their experiences with The Next Bid’s reverse auctions. Email support is available but not really visibly promoted on the website. The FAQ section is basic and similar to other sites in the reversed auction/unique low bid realm. Same general questions with the same answers. Delivery of goods is 1-3 weeks following the paid invoice and The Next Bid will provide notification in the event of any delay with a full explanation of the circumstances.

OVERALL RATING: The Next Bid is very similar to Bidster but has the edge on Bidster when it comes to the number of ongoing auctions. It is also different from Bidster and other reverse auction sites as it offers both unique low bid auctions and express “Buy Now” auctions. This reviewer actually enjoys Bidster and Auctionair more than The Next Bid but can’t argue the fact that The Next Bid has features and strengths in areas where those sites could use a little improvement.

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£ 10.00 = £ 1.00 bonus credits
£ 20.00 = £ 3.00 bonus credits
£ 50.00 = £ 8.00 bonus credits
£ 100.00 = £ 18.00 bonus credits
£ 550.00 = £ 100.00 bonus credits
£ 2500.00 = £ 550.00 bonus credits

Bidster also rewards bonus credits as part of various promotional offers. For example, whenever you refer a friend to Bidster, you receive a £ 4.00 bonus credit. Bidster has also recently partnered up with paf.com – a popular online gaming company offering online slots, betting, bingo, lotteries and casinos. Bidster members that register as members of paf.com will earn £ 20.00 worth of bonus credits that they can use to participate in Bidster’s unique low bid auctions.

The bonus credits present an opportunity to build up your bidding frequency as you can use these free bonus credits to place bids for bid packages being auctioned off at bargain rates through reverse auction.

NUMBER OF AUCTIONS: You can typically find anywhere from 14-20 ongoing auctions on Bidster. Items up for auction include cars, plasma/LCD televisions, iPhone and iPods, gaming systems, vacation getaways, cameras, designer watches, gift certificates and bid packages.

EASE OF NAVIGATION: Bidster’s website is very easy to follow. A right side navigation menu links you to sections of the site where you can review your bids. You can view the status of your current ongoing bids and your bidding history for closed unique low bid auctions.

The “How It Works” section is great for beginners trying to learn about reverse auctions and how to comprehend the intricacies involved with low bid unique auctions. The Frequently Asked Questions area of the website is also very well written for novices who at first may be intimidated by reverse auctions.

Bidster offers both telephone and e-mail support. Email response time is typically within 24 hours and their customer service has received high praise.

Every bid listing shows the market value, cost per bid, auction start date and the auction end date. This makes navigating the site less of a hassle, as all of the most pertinent information is right in front of your eyes. There is no need to use the Back arrow to revert back to the previous screen’s information prior to submitting what will hopefully be a unique low bid.

The “News” section of the website is very encouraging as it shares success stories of recent winners. Reading about others that are participating in reverse and low bid unique auctions, just like you, helps build a sense of community amongst members. It’s also a good forum to pick up bidding tips from those that have successfully scored bargain deals through unique low bid auctions.

OVERALL RATING: Bidster is one of the best reverse auction sites online. The site is easy to navigate; the items and products being auctioned are top notch. Bidding fees are typically a very reasonable £ 1.50 or £ 2.00 and are clearly visible as you bid. You can place either single bids or interval bids within a specific price range. An example of an interval bid is 11 bids ranging from 5 pence to 15 pence. Interval bids can increase your chances of winning a unique low bid auction. Bidster customer service generally receives high marks. Purchased products can take 1 – 4 weeks for delivery and Bidster promises to notify you in the event of any delay from the product’s manufacturer.

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• 10 bid credits for £11
27% discount

• 50 bid credits for £52
31% discount

• 100 bid credits for £95
37% discount

• 500 bid credits for £439
41% discount

• 1000 bid credits for £829
45% discount

NUMBER OF AUCTIONS: Budson offers members the opportunity to participate in both penny bid and unique low bid auctions. There are approximately 28 live ongoing penny bid auctions and 24 unique low bid auctions running at any given time. Products up for bid are very high quality. Ranging from Samsung LCD TV’s, Wii systems, iPods, Xbox systems, iPhones, vacation vouchers, H&M vouchers, iMac computers, bid credits and so much more! We really can’t say enough about the products available through Budson’s penny and low bid auctions. You can really walk away with some incredible products at bargain prices!

EASE OF NAVIGATION: Budson has a very nice layout that is easy to follow and perfect for novices of penny bid or lowest unique bid auctions. There is a very informative video explaining penny auctions and good descriptive text about unique low bid auctions. The homepage displays auctions that are nearing time expiration and the top navigation bar directs you to individual sections for Budson’s penny auctions and low bid auctions. Each auction showcases the products retail price and the auction’s close date and time. There are some very helpful general, penny bid and low bid auction FAQ sections, along with comments from winners, and details on auctions previously won by Budson members.

OVERALL RATING: Budson stands out amongst other online auction sites because members can participate in both penny auctions and unique lowest bid auctions. The site is easy to maneuver around and not “too busy” like other online auctions sites. It’s pleasing to the eyes with no distracting blinking ads and animated gifs. Members seem pleased with customer service and product delivery. This is a very good introductory site to anyone interested in having some fun with online bidding. Budson even offers rookies an opportunity to bid against other newbies for products of interest with their Rookie Auctions.

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And that’s just the beginning! When your friends actually register as members of BidandClick, and purchase their first credits, you receive 500 extra bonus credits! This is by far one of the best bonus incentives of any reversed auction site. You can start bidding in competitive unique low bid auctions without spending a lot of money purchasing credits.

Bonus credits are also available every time a registered BidandClick member purchases at least £ 25 worth of credits (2,500 credits) with their credit card or through a bank transfer. Just keep in mind that credits purchased through bank transfer aren’t available for immediate bidding in unique low bid auctions.

Gold Membership to BidandClick’s reverse auctions are available with purchases of £ 30 to £ 750 with bonus credits ranging from 450 to 60,000 depending on how many credits are purchased. The most popular Gold Membership package is 5,000 credits for £ 50 with 1,250 bonus credits!

NUMBER OF AUCTIONS: BidandClick has roughly 22 live unique low bid auctions featuring items like smart cars, iPods, a Sony Home Cinema system, an Xbox 360 Elite, a Blackberry Storm, Playstation 3 and other technological necessities and gadgets. You can also place bids for bidding credits at discount prices. Bidders in this reverse auction clearly see the “Remaining Time” clock ticking down, the date and time stamp for auction’s end, the item’s street value, the auction’s lot number and the number of credits needed to place your unique low bid.

EASE OF NAVIGATION: This is one of the nicest put together reversed auction sites online. Site navigation is effortless due to the sleek easy-to-follow design. It has both an aesthetic appeal and good content that is easy to find. The “How It Works” section has a video tutorial to help novices learn about unique low bid auctions along with a FAQ section to help them understand reverse auction terminology and lingo. A left side navigation menu lets you view your ongoing online auctions and your closed auctions. User feedback is also available with prior low bid auction winners rating their BidandClick user experience.

OVERALL RATING: Many reverse auction sites tend to look alike after awhile but BidandClick has a unique look and unique low bid auctions that are comparable to other leading sites in this particular niche.

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This set up basically rewards loyalty and is perhaps one of the many reasons Bidclever has enjoyed such success and longevity. We all know that reverse auctions and unique low bid auctions can sometimes be a gamble. These auctions are really no different than a roll of the dice or hoping for a sweet hand in a poker game with your mates. But, with Bidclever, the more you bid, the more points you are able to cash in for free bids. This means you aren’t entirely throwing away your money with lost auctions.

It should be noted that Clever Points are only available to those placing their unique low bids online.

Bidclever also frequently runs promotions where any deposit is matched with a 100% deposit bonus. For example, £10 would get you £10 worth of free bids in Bidclever’s unique low bid auctions. These promotions run periodically up to the £100 maximum deposit.

Those who want to test out Bidclever before making a deposit are able to place one free bid in select promotional reverse auctions.

NUMBER OF AUCTIONS: The problem here isn’t product quality but the limited number of reverse auctions that are running at a given time. There can be as few as four ongoing auctions. Rating this section so low is a bit unfortunate because Bidclever does have some great items up for auction. Plasma TV’s, external hard drives, iPods, laptop computers and much more. Also, in regard to simplicity, the fact that there aren’t that many auctions running at once actually makes Bidclever a great choice for anyone that wants to participate in unique low bid auctions without feeling overwhelmed by too many ongoing auctions. But the name of this category is “Number Of Auctions” and not “Simplicity Of Auctions” or “Quality Of Auctions.”

EASE OF NAVIGATION: Bidclever has a simple website that makes bidding on their low bid reverse auctions quite simple and hassle free. We mentioned the minimalism in having just four ongoing auctions. This also makes site navigation less of an eye strain. Each of the ongoing auctions is featured right on the front page. Previous unique low bid auction winners are spotlighted in the “Winners” section. Making a deposit is simple and Bidclever even accepts Paypal for those hesitant to enter credit card or checking account information. The “How It Works” section educates first timers and newbies on the nuances of unique low bid reverse auctions.

OVERALL RATING: Bidclever is a very good site that has been around for years. Launching at the end of 2005, Bidclever is not only one of the original unique low bid sites on the Internet but the site has rewarded over £200,000 worth of prizes. Auctions fees range from free bids to 10p, 50p and £1 per bid. Winners of these reverse auctions are typically complimentary of customer service and problem resolution. You can follow Bidclever auctions on Twitter or arrange to be emailed on the status of your bids in ongoing reverse auctions. Had it not been for the limited number of unique low bid auctions running on the site, Bidclever would have easily been the recipient of a five star review.

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NUMBER OF AUCTIONS: Unlike most reverse auction sites, Auctionair has both high bid auctions and unique low bid auctions. There are typically about 30 high bid auctions and 13 unique low bid auctions running at a time. Auctioned items include plasma/LCT televisions, iPods, computers, cameras, cars, vacation getaways to big cities, landmarks, resorts and exotic destinatons, and even wildlife adventure tours. You definitely see some unique items being auctioned off ranging from two nights in Prague at a 5 star hotel, three nights in New York City, spa pampering, professional photo shoots, 7-day African safaris, 10-night romantic jaunts to India, along with the usual items auctioned off in reverse auctions.

EASE OF NAVIGATION: Auctionair has produced a very easy to navigate website that contains a lot of useful information and tips regarding reverse auctions, high bid auctions and unique low bid auctions. Both types of auctions are explained in great detail and users have more than enough information and background about high bid auctions and low bid unique auctions prior to submitting their first bid.

The site features plenty of testimonials from previous winners along with results of past high bid and unique low bid auctions, bidding tips, and FAQ and “How Does It Work” sections for novices. The site’s content is sprinkled with the success stories of members that have won £16,000 Mini Coopers for £5., iPods for £13, LCD/Plasma TV’s for £59, and lavish vacation holidays for £27.

OVERALL RATING: Auctionair is a fun reverse auction site that dares to be different in presentation and format. The Auctionair high bid auctions differ greatly from traditional online auction sites like eBay. There is an entry fee of £5 per bid to participate in the high bid auction. This auction is a ‘sealed bid’ meaning your bids aren’t visible to others and you only need to bid once. You don’t need to continuously check back to see if you still have the high bid and nobody can outbid you at the last minute. You aren’t put in a position where you’re continuously increasing your bid amount to come out on top as the high bidder by auction’s end. You’re simply bidding what you feel the item or product is worth. Bid amounts are not binding as you still have an opportunity to decline completing the purchase even if you have the winning bid. The item will just be offered to the next highest bidder. Every few weeks unclaimed winning bids are also sold off to other members; allowing others to obtain bargain deals on auctions they may have lost or missed out on originally.

Auctionair’s low bid unique auctions also differ from other reverse auctions. Each auction has a set amount of required bids that must be met before the auction ends. For example, an iPod Touch’s auction will not end until there are 160 required bids. There is generally a maximum amount of bids allowed per person and entry fees range from £2 to £25 (sometimes more) per bid depending on the item up for bid. While different from the standard reverse auction site, these entry fees and the required number of bids for each auction give members access to more unique items and products and the potential for greater bargains.

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NUMBER OF AUCTIONS: There appears to be at least 12-15 ongoing auctions running on the site at all times. Items that are up for unique low bid auction include MacBook Air 13 notebook computers, Mini Cooper Cabrio automobiles, HP Touch Smart PC computers, Sony camcorders, Scarabeo scooters and more.

EASE OF NAVIGATION: The site has nice aesthetics, with a pink; black and white color scheme and simple site navigation. All ongoing lowest unique bid auctions are featured on the front page. Users can click the “Bid” tab to view more product details. The “How It Works” section explains the specifics of how AsteReverse’s unique low bid auctions work. There are also navigation tabs for “Expired Auctions” and “Winners”.

OVERALL RATING: AsteReverse gives members with the two lowest unique bids the opportunity to win the item at the price they bid. They are the only unique low bid auction service able to promote themselves as having two winners per auction. Other unique low bid sites generally reward only the member that has the lowest unique bid at auction’s end. Users can place single bids or purchase a range of multiple bids to increase their chance of scoring products at bargain prices. Each bid has an “Information Costs” that informs users of their bid’s standing.

Unfortunately, we had difficulty registering with the site and received multiple “Server Error” messages when trying to sign up to participate in these unique low bid auctions. It’s hard to determine if this was just an isolated incident, perhaps on a busy high traffic day for the site, or a continual problem. The potential seems to be there for this to be an intriguing auction site – especially considering the likelihood of two winners per auction. It’s unfortunate that this reviewer could not participate in the auctions when putting together this review.

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Lowest Bid Europe also has a V.I.P. program where members begin to accrue bonus points based on the amount of bid credits they purchase. This is done as a means to reward recurring members that regularly bid in Lowest Bid Europe’s unique low bid auctions. After a period of 30 days, and accumulated V.I.P. points, they reach either a Gold, Platinum or Diamond V.I.P. level. Bonus points, ranging from 5% to 15% of your transactions, are received for each V.I.P. level. V.I.P members are also granted access to Bid Agents for use in these lowest unique bid auctions. Bid Agents enable bidders to place multiple bids any time through the duration of the auction.

NUMBER OF AUCTIONS: There are typically ten unique low bid reverse auctions running on Lowest Bid Europe. Products are very attractive ranging from Nintendo Wii systems and packages, £100 IKEA gift vouchers, 42-inch Plasma TV’s, 1000GB external USB hard drives, 1000 bid credits, Nokia phones and much more. There have also been some intriguing packages offered like weekends in Stockholm or Bruce Springsteen concert tickets. Each auction posts the registered list price, the bid costs, the maximum number of bids allowed per member and the unique low bid reverse auction’s start and stop time.

EASE OF NAVIGATION: Lowest Bid Europe is a pretty straightforward website that is relatively easy and hassle free to navigate. The home page lists a few of the featured auctions, spotlights a few closed auctions, and clearly directs people to “How It Works” tutorials to educate them as to how unique low bid auctions work. The top navigation bar has tabs that direct people to additional information, a full list of ongoing auctions, more closed auctions, customer support, and FAQ and About Us sections.

OVERALL RATING: Lowest Bid Europe is a very reputable lowest unique bid auction site. There were no issues, error messages or problems accessing any of the site’s content. The site seems to pride itself on its accessibility and providing high quality customer service. Great products at great value to those that are able to master the science of winning lowest unique bid auctions.

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