Countdown to Winning!

You’re filled with anticipation as you wait to see whether you’re the winner. Looking good so far...

What's this? Some dastardly competitor is trying to sneak in a last minute bid? “Take that!” you trumpet, as you enter a bid with just one click.

The countdown hits 00:00:00—the listing has ended and you’re the winner!

That eBay moment was made possible by eBay Countdown. It’s a tool that works in conjunction with Internet Explorer or Firefox to let you watch eBay auctions that are part of your My eBay activity.

For example, say you find that perfect Hot Wheels Redline custom Corvette. You add it to your Watch list, where you eye it over the next several days. After clearing a special spot for it in your display case, you place a proxy bid. That’s the top price you’re willing to pay. The current price is well under your proxy bid for now, but as others nibble away at the listing, the price goes up. You’re not worried, because eBay is placing bids for you on your behalf (and will continue to do so, as needed, until your proxy bid price is met).

Days later, the listing is coming to an end. You’re the high bidder. eBay Countdown shows you a timer that counts rapidly downward, ticking off each second until the listing ends. While you’re waiting, you can gaze at the bottom of the Countdown window to see pictures of other listings, such as those in your Saved Searches. (I personally love that feature because I can do some productive shopping while I’m waiting!) If you see that someone places a bid that finally beats yours, you can quickly place another bid with just one click: another great Countdown feature!

You should definitely give eBay Countdown a whirl. If you’re into buying and love to win, I think you’ll really like it. Watch what Jeff Loui from our Buyer Experience team has to say about Countdown below.

Renee