http://blog.humraz.com/blog humraz BLOG; unique low bid auctions. en-us Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:01:17 +0100 Main Page Blogware asmat http://blog.humraz.com/blog/_archives/2008/6/30/3769739.html http://blog.humraz.com/blog/_archives/2008/6/30/3769739.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:58:03 +0100 I've been so busy with the new site that there's been no time for the blog. <br> <br> The girls and I knew we wanted to run more sophisticated auctions than we could offer using the off-the-shelf&nbsp; lowest unique bid software we had previously used. So we set ourselves the challenge of designing our ideal solution.<br> <br> Between us, we think we came up with something quite unique (no pun intended).<br> <br> We've kept the lowest unique bid concept, as this ensures the final price stays very low, but we've changed everything around our original model so that now we...<br> <ul><li>only run on-line auctions as this means we can provide information to bidders as it is happening so that they can apply skill when placing bids<br> </li><li>cap the number of bids each user place in each auction as this ensures a 'level playing field'<br> </li><li>keep the auctions short and active to create an adrenalin-rush throughout the auction<br> </li></ul> Simple?<br> <br> No! <br> <br> Every aspect of this, the technology, the commercials, the payment processes and the lots we offer, has needed so much careful thought, planning and effort I think I've aged 10 years...<br> <br> Even though it's still pretty hectic, things seems to be on a more even keel now, so perhaps I can find time to sleep and get rid of the shadows under my eyes (I think I'll need something out of bottle for the grey hair). Main Page bid auctions