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Summer is finally here, and what better way to enjoy this sweltering solstice than with some frozen treats! Homemade ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt always make the summer heat more bearable. So now’s about the time to start pulling your old ice cream maker you won on QuiBids. Oh, you don’t have one yet? Try bidding on one of these Cuisinart ice cream makers.
For today’s Fun Friday blog post, we’ve scanned hundreds of Pins on Pinterest to find the best summertime ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt recipes. Click on each image below to be taken to the corresponding pin. Be sure to follow our MMMM Pinboard to keep up with all of the food we find on Pinterest.
Pistachio and Berry Ice Cream
Source: insidecuisine.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Prep time 20 mins + at least 4 hours freezing timeMakes 2.5 litres
Pistachio flavouring:
1 cup currants¼ cup rum, amaretto or other liqueur or ¼ cup fruit juice1 cup glacé pineapple, apricots or paw paw, finely choppedfinely grated zest of 1 lemon1 cup shelled unsalted pistachio nuts1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Ice cream base:3 eggs10 tbsp caster sugar, divided in half2 tbsp boiling water2 cups cream, chilled
Line two 30 cm loaf tins or a 2.5 litre container with baking paper.
To prepare the pistachio flavouring, put the currants in a medium bowl and pour over the rum, liqueur or fruit juice. Stir, then set aside to steep for a minimum of 15 minutes or microwave for 1 minute. The alcohol helps to give the ice cream a soft texture, but the more you use the softer the ice cream will be, so don’t overdo it. Stir in the pineapple, apricots or paw paw, plus the lemon zest and pistachio nuts. Reserve the berries to add later.
To make the ice cream base, separate the eggs. Place the egg whites in the largest bowl and the egg yolks in a smaller bowl, ensuring no yolk gets mixed in with the whites. Add 5 tbsp of the caster sugar to the egg whites and beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks – about 6-7 minutes. Set aside.
Add the remaining 5 tbsp of caster sugar and the boiling water to the bowl containing the three egg yolks. Beat until pale, thick and ribbony. You will know it is ready when it holds a figure of eight.
In a third bowl, beat the cream to soft peaks. Try not to overwhip it, but if you do, add a bit more cold cream and beat again. Gently fold the egg yolks and cream into the beaten egg whites using a large flat spoon. This is your Ice Cream Base.
To make Pistachio and Berry Ice Cream, add the pistachio mixture and fold together. Fold in the raspberries right at the end, reserving a few berries for a garnish. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tins or container.
Freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until set. If you’re freezing the ice cream for longer, be sure to cover it to prevent freezer burn or flavour taint. To serve, lift the ice cream out of the tin or container, cut it into slices and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Nutella Ice Cream
Source: blogs.babble.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients:
1 cup Nutella2 cups 18% coffee cream or half & half
Warm the Nutella a bit in the microwave or on the stovetop, just to make it easier to blend; whisk in the cream and pour into your ice cream maker. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Eat, or transfer to another container and put in the freezer to harden it up a bit.
Banana Ice Cream
Source: ice-cream-recipes.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients:3/4 pint (375ml) heavy/double cream3oz (75g) sugar3 ripe bananas (to purée)
Peel and chop the bananas into chunks. Place in a mixing bowl and mash well. Stir in the cream and then the sugar. Mix well. Chilll in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Transfer the whole mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Coffee Ice Cream
Source: cupcakesandcashmere.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups whole coffee beans (decaf unless you want the caffeine in your ice cream)
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
5 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon finely ground coffee (press grinds through a fine mesh sieve)
Method
1 Heat the milk, sugar, whole coffee beans, salt, and 1/2 cup of the cream in a medium saucepan until it is quite warm and steamy, but not boiling. Once the mixture is warm, cover, remove from the heat, and let steep at room temperature for 1 hour.
2 Pour the remaining 1 cup of cream into a medium size metal bowl, set on ice over a larger bowl. Set a mesh strainer on top of the bowls. Set aside.
3 Reheat the milk and coffee mixture, on medium heat, until again hot and steamy (not boiling!). In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks together. Slowly pour the heated milk and coffee mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly so that the egg yolks are tempered by the warm milk, but not cooked by it. Scrape the warmed egg yolks back into the saucepan.
4 Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat with a heatproof, flat-bottomed spatula, scraping the bottom as you stir, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula so that you can run your finger across the coating and have the coating not run. This can take about 10 minutes.
5 Pour the custard through the strainer and stir it into the cream. Press on the coffee beans in the strainer to extract as much of the coffee flavor as possible. Then discard the beans. Mix in the vanilla and finely ground coffee, and stir until cool.
6 Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Makes one quart.
Strawberry Sorbet
Source: ezrapoundcake.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
1 pound ripe strawberries, chopped
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or orange juice
1 tablespoon kirsch, vodka or Grand Marnier (for softer freezing)
Purée your strawberries in a blender or food processor.
Strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds (if you want).
Stir in 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice and vodka. Taste and add more sugar, if necessary.
When the sugar has dissolved, chill the mixture for at least 2 hours.
Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker, and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Transfer the sorbet to a container, seal it, and freeze it for a few hours, until the sorbet firms up.
Before serving, set the sorbet on the counter at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften. It’s best eaten the same day you make it, so dig in.
Pomegranate Sorbet
Source: cafefernando.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Yield: 1 quart
Ingredients
4 cups freshly-squeezed pomegranate juice – from 7 large pomegranates
1+1/4 cups (250g) sugar
2-3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Grenadine – pomegranate syrup, optional
Method
Juice the pomegranates by hand. I advise not to use a juice press as the liquid from the seeds and membrane would result in a bitter taste. Here’s how I do it: Place a large bowl under the sink (for easy wash up), cut the pomegranates in half and while squeezing the pomegranate with one hand, press with your fingers inside the pomegranate with the other hand (the cut side will face the bowl) and extract as much juice as possible. Pass it through a strainer and you’re done.
Stir 2 cups of pomegranate juice and sugar over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Take off heat and combine with the remaining pomegranate juice. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and Grenadine (if you’re using) and stir to combine. Taste and see if the mixture needs more acidity. Depending on the sweetness of your pomegranates, you might want to add another tablespoon of lemon juice.
Chill the mixture thoroughly (3 hours in the freezer works for me), then freeze it in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Mango Sorbet
Source: allrecipes.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients
4 mangos – peeled, seeded, and cubed1 cup simple syrup3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Directions
Place cubed mango in a food processor, and puree. Pour in simple syrup and lime juice, and puree until smooth.
Place in an ice cream maker. Freeze thoroughly
Apricot Sorbet
Source: tasteofhome.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients
1 can (15 ounces) apricot halves, undrained
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
Freeze the apricots in a freezer-proof container. Place frozen apricots in a blender or food processor; add sugar and lemon juice. Cover and process until combined. Serve immediately or freeze. Yield: 4 servings.
Blackberry Frozen Yogurt
Source: witandwhistle.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
3 cups fresh blackberries3 cups yogurt cheese (or greek yogurt)1 can sweetened condensed milk
In a blender (or food processor) puree the blackberries with the sweetened condensed milk. In a medium bowl mix the puree with the yogurt cheese. Pour the mixture into your ice-cream maker and follow the manufacturer’s directions or use Popsicle molds for fresh homemade popsicles.
Peach Frozen Yogurt
Source: eatingwell.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped frozen peaches (about 16 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar, preferably superfine (see Note)
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Combine peaches and sugar in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Combine yogurt and lemon juice in a measuring cup; with the machine on, gradually pour the mixture through the feed tube. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides once or twice. Serve immediately.
Plum Frozen Yogurt
Source: passionateaboutbaking.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients650gms frozen plum wedges {stoned/with skin}200gm hung yogurt {drained well overnight}, chilled in freezer for 2-3 hours200gm vanilla sugar {reduce if plums are sweet}1 tbsp kirsch
Instructions
This is a Thermomix recipe. You can make it with the same proportions if you have an ice cream maker or by hand too.
Place chilled hung yogurt, frozen plum wedges, kirsch and almost all vanilla sugar in bowl of TM. Process for 1 minute at Speed 10 till thick and smooth. Taste and add remaining sugar if required.Process further, scraping sides with TM spatula until well blended.
Serve immediately or place in freezer safe bowl in freezer.
Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Source: 101cookbooks.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients:3 cups (720g) strained yogurt (see below) or Greek-style yogurt3/4 cup (150g) sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Mix together the yogurt, sugar, and vanilla (if using). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Freeze in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
To make 1 cup (240g) of strained yogurt, line a mesh strainer with a few layers of cheese cloth. then scrape 16 ounces or 2 cups (480g) of plain whole-milk yogurt into the cheesecloth. Gather the ends and fold them over the yogurt, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours. So, for the above recipe start with and strain 6 cups of yogurt.
Makes about 1 quart.
Chocolate Frozen Yogurt
Source: allrecipes.com via QuiBids on Pinterest
Ingredients:
3/4 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Stir together the cornstarch and sugar, and place in a saucepan. Stir in the evaporated milk, and chocolate chips. Cook over medium heat until chocolate is melted and the mixture is thickened. Stir constantly to prevent burning.
Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the plain yogurt and vanilla. Refrigerate until chilled.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Which recipe will you be trying? Do you have a recipe we should include? Let us know in the comment section.
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Sometimes all it takes is just one bid.
While you’re certainly mathematically disadvantaged when you approach a QuiBids auction with just one bid in your account, it’s certainly not impossible to place it at just the right time and win just the right item. In fact, it’s such a well-regarded skill around here that you earn a QuiBids Badge — the Win In One Badge — for taking down any product worth $50 or more using one bid!
Well there are a handful of QuiBids customers in here who won products worth much more than $50 by casting a single bid. In fact, one lucky customer won an espresso machine worth five times that much! The deals are real here at QuiBids! See for yourself, with these 75 big winners in every single one of our product categories!1. J.A. Henckels 8-Piece Twin Pro Knife SetValue: $326.99
2. Ivanka Trump Alexandrite SatchelValue: $175.00
3. Nambe Eclipse Wine RackValue: $209.99
4. Dolica 65″ Pro TripodValue: $69.99
5. $15 Gift Card You Choose ItValue: $15
6. Honeywell 7-Sheet Paper ShredderValue: $79.99
7. Sterling Silver Diamond PendantValue: $52.00
8. Samsung SDHC 16GB Class 6 Memory Card
Value: $29.999. Toshiba Blu-Ray Disc PlayerValue: $99.9910. Callisto Ceramic Propane FirebowlValue: $138.00
11. Ogio Bandit II Carrying CaseValue: $84.99
12. Chocolate Tessa ToteValue: $88.00
13. $25 Shell Gift CardValue: $25.0014. Hamilton Beach Chrome 4-Slice ToasterValue: $34.99
15. SKIL 53-Piece Benchtop Screwdriver SetValue: $39.99
16. Netgear N300 Wireless Modem RouterValue: $99.9917. Swarvoski Crystal Ball BraceletValue: $86.9918. Fox Racing Fade Out BoardshortsValue: $59.38
19. Breville Die-Cast Espresso MachineValue: $499.99
20. Sterling Silver Diamond & Ruby PendantValue: $98.9921. $25 Subway Gift CardValue: $25.0022. Sony Walkman 8GB MP3 PlayerValue: $89.99
23. Callaway Razr X Iron SetValue: $699.99
24. Hamilton Beach 18-Quart Roster OvenValue: $57.9925. Crosley Classic Pay PhoneValue: $79.99
26. Naztech iPad Case w/KeyboardValue: $69.99
27. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Value: $28.99
28. Masterbuilt Barrel GrillValue: $159.0029. Hobbyzone Zig Zag Racer RC BoatValue: $79.9930. Canon Desktop CalculatorValue: $24.99
31. HC5550 10-Piece Haircut & Beard Trimmer KitValue: $39.99
32. $50 Gas Card You Choose ItValue: $50.00
33. Cuisinart Black 12-Cup CoffeemakerValue: $59.99
34. 10k Hoop Dangling Diamond EarringsValue: $208.00
35. Kalorik Stainless Steel RotisserieValue: $128.99
36. Nike Bold Stripe PoloValue: $129.99
37. Odyssey 24″ Phoenix HelicopterValue: $99.99
38. Cuisinart 12 Quart Stockpot & CoverValue: $69.99
39. Xbox 360 Wireless ControllerValue: $49.99
40. Cuisinart 6-Slice Traditional Waffle IronValue: $101.99
41. Deluxe Finger Pulse OximeterValue: $46.9942. Le Chef Ceramic Baking/Chaffing HeaterValue: $56.9943. Portable iPod Boombox w/RemoteValue: $34.99
44. Luxury Microplush Printed Square BlanketValue: $52.21
45. Dr. Scholl’s Hot and Cold Foot MassagerValue: $52.99
46. Cuisinart Fro-Yo/Ice Cream/Sorbet MakerValue: $59.99
47. Affliction Americana V-Neck T-ShirtValue: $58.00
48. Casio CTK-1100 61 Key KeyboardValue: $147.9949. Mr. Bar-B-Q Prestige Stainless Tool SetValue: $64.99
50. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier (Xbox 360)Value: $59.99
51. Microplush California King Mattress PadValue: $89.99
52. $50 Health & Leisure You Choose It!Value: $50.00
53. Odyssey Amphibious RC TruckValue: $49.99
54. Brinkmann Non-Stick Rib RackValue: $21.99
55. Le Chef Bamboo Air Tight Canister SetValue: $58.49
56. 10K Gemstone Diamond-Shaped PendantValue: $221.00
57. Nike Dri-Fit Half-Zip ShirtValue: $75.00
58. Mini Masseuse Pro MassagerValue: $119.99
59. Helena 7-Piece Comforter SetValue: $69.99
60. Kalorik Belgian-Style Waffle MakerValue: $54.99
61. Charlie Sport Rolling Duffle BagValue: $69.99
62. 100 Voucher BidsValue: $60.00
63. Nambe Heritage Curve ShakerValue: $161.99
64. Fossil Wagner BackpackValue: $100.00
65. Tasco Spacestation Refractor TelescopeValue: $99.99
66. Cuisinart Cast Iron Round Fry PanValue: $39.99
67. 16″ Striker Pro Dart BoardValue: $28.99
68. Emeril 9-Piece Forged Knife Block SetValue: $109.99
69. Remington Shaver with BaseValue: $84.99
70. Fossil Boyfriend Stainless Steel WatchValue: $105.00
71. Hamilton Beach 6 Quart Slow CookerValue: $66.99
72. Strathwood Solar Garden Path Light SetValue: $34.38
73. Spring Air Mattress ProtectorValue: $79.99
74. U.S. Traveler New Yorker 4-Piece SetValue: $109.99
75. Kalorik Spice Mill Grinder SetValue: $59.99
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Just like any good retailer, we here at QuiBids are always on the lookout for the next great product that our customers will love! Our merchandising department’s always looking to keep our many product categories (Electronics, Gift Cards, Home & Garden, Jewelry & Fashion, and Sports & Recreation) stocked with the latest stuff for your home, office, person, garage, and garden.
And like any good blogger, it’s my job to keep you updated on what’s new to the site! Here are six new products you can bid on at QuiBids, as well as when each product’s next auction will hit that definitive 20-second mark! Let’s get after it!
Ronix Vault Wakeboard w/ Divide Boots
This board’s not for newbies! Built for intermediate to advanced wakeboarders, the Ronix Vault’s got a wider profile, which means a bigger sweet spot for you to tear up any kind of water. And the boots that come with it are built for comfort, with a universal tongue, built-in J-bars and a Stage 1 liner. It’s the perfect setup for those of you who are regular lake-trippers.
Next auction starts: TODAY, 6:28 p.m. CST
Tiered Circle Fashion Earrings
Do you look good in gold? How about 18k Yellow Gold fashioned into looped earrings?
Next auction starts: TODAY, 10:54 p.m. CST
Callaway UPro MX+ Golf GPS Device
Looking to combine your enthusiasms for golf and technology? The UPro GPS is the latest way to do it — allowing you to pan view an entire hole with a single swipe of your finger! And the best part? No annual fees or subscriptions are necessary — Unlimited ProMode course downloads are always there for you!
Next auction starts: TODAY, 5:54 p.m. CST
Modern Mesh Cuff Bracelet
Look how fine the mesh is on that bracelet! Grab one as a gift before they sell out!
Next auction starts: TODAY, 8:53 p.m.
Pelican Rugged 1400 Case
Looking for a watertight, crush- and dustproof way of taking care of business out in the elements? The Pelican Rugged Case is your next big camping tool! Perfect for float trips, cave expeditions, and even just a weekend in the wild.
Next auctions start: TODAY, 12:59 a.m. CST, 6:57 p.m. CST, 9:28 p.m. CST, and 10:59 p.m. CST
Delicate Twist Bracelet
We’re not sure what white gold rhodium bond or an electroplating process is, but it sure sounds fancy!
Next auctions start: TODAY, 1:06 p.m. CST
As always, happy bidding!
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Social media. You’re on the Internet reading a blog, so odds are pretty darn good that you have at least one of the big accounts. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. They’ve changed the ways we work, interact with friends and strangers, and search for information. SM’s a big deal!
Not to be rude, but some people use their social media accounts —how to say this?— less effectively than others. In some hands, a Twitter account becomes an effective means of gathering and categorizing information, while others confuse themselves and befuddle others, posting stuff that … well … would fall into the category of commandment #9 down there.
So to help those who are in need of it, and give the old hands a refresher course, QuiBids’ social media guy Blake Brown and I recently stopped by our neighborhood Large Stone Tablet store and purchased a couple of huge rocks upon which to inscribe these ten commandments.
Not really — we just blogged about them. Nonetheless, here are our Ten Commandments of QuiBids Social Media, complete with examples. Fear not, for names and profile pictures have been anonymized, to protect the innocent … and the guilty alike. Let’s get started.
1. Thou shalt refrain from typing in all caps…
BECAUSE IT MAKES IT LOOK LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING AND NOBODY WANTS TO BE SHOUTED OUT AT WHEN THEY’RE READING THINGS ON THE INTERNET, RIGHT?
There’s really just nothing more obnoxious, isn’t there? Even when somebody has something supportive and useful to say, the outside-voices-used-inside effect tends to negate your interest in reading it.
2. Thou shall not curse, use foul language, or attack thy fellow QuiBidders.
This seems like as good a reason as any to post this particular YouTube video:
But no really guys, pottymouths aren’t cool. People come to QuiBids’ social media accounts for information about our service and to share with other customers, not to be harassed, harangued, and called names. That and it’s just plain rude.
3. Thou shalt always remember thine hashtags!
We’re always tweeting tips and opportunities for free bids at the QuiBids Twitter handle. Using hashtags in your reply is often required to qualify for our daily Twitter sweepstakes, so don’t forget them! Some of our common ones include #QuiBidsTips (though we’re thinking about changing this to #QTips —get it), #QuiBidsWins, #FREEBIDS, and just plain old #QuiBids (for Instagram).
4. Thou shalt not advertise for thine other entertainment retail auctions, nor for unrelated personal endeavors.
No offense Mr. Sliding Van Door Salesman, but people don’t come to QuiBids’ Facebook page to check out your inventory. So there’s no need to post about it!
5. Thou shalt help thy neighbors!
We do our best to respond to all Facebook posts and tweets we see that ask for help, but sometimes our own customers beat us to the punch! Thanks for being so astute, guys and gals!
6. Thou shalt read the QuiBids 101 Help pages and company blog before accusing QuiBids of being a scam.
Accusing QuiBids of being a scam is sort of like throwing pebbles at a building made of brick. It doesn’t do a whole heck of a lot. Just have a look through some of the testimonials on the QuiBids 101 page and see for yourself whether or not we’re a scam!
7. Thou shalt offer thine input!
We love love love to hear back from our customers about the QuiBids good, the QuiBids bad, and the QuiBids ugly. Our site was built for you to use easily and effectively, so we want to know what you think about it! Please comment on blog posts and on our Facebook page, tweet us your thoughts, share what we post up, and retweet away! We want our social media to work like a dialogue between our company and our customers.
8. Thou shalt sign up for our promotions!
We use our Facebook page for all sorts of promotions for you to win free bids and/or products! One of the most recent ones was the What Do You Do with Your QuiBids Wins video contest. We’ll announce who won the brand-new 32 GB iPad later this week!
9. Thou shalt not share information that maketh sense only to thyself.
We’ve definitely noticed a correlation between people who break commandment #2 and command #9. Also, the two are comparatively obnoxious. Let your SuperEagle fly elsewhere!
10. If thine issue cannot be resolved online via social media, then contacteth Customer Support.
It often tends to be much easier to work out most issues directly with a Customer Support representative, whether by email, chat, or an actual phone conversation. If a simple Facebook comment doesn’t solve your problem, you should probably reach out and contact Customer Support!
And for bonus, we’ve posted a guideline to the QuiBids Facebook page below, just in case you were curious as to what will and won’t be removed by our administrators. The following will most definitely be deleted:
Profane, defamatory, offensive or abusive/violent language
“Trolling”, or posting deliberately disruptive statements meant to hijack comment threads or throw discussions off-track
Attacks on specific groups or any comments meant to harass, threaten or abuse an individual
Discriminatory or disrespectful comments regarding race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or political beliefs
Links or comments containing sexually explicit content material
Discussion of illegal activity (like drugs, violence, theft)
Spam, link baiting or files containing viruses that could damage the operation of other people’s computers or mobile devices
Commercial solicitations or promotion of a competitor
Content determined to be inappropriate, in poor taste, or otherwise contrary to the purposes of the QuiBids Community
Personal promotion
Check out these five ways to make QuiBids better with social media!
And see below for a bunch more of our social media accounts:QuiBids on FacebookQuiBids on AboutMeQuiBids LinkedInQuiBids YouTubeQuiBids TwitterQuiBids SquidooQuiBids StumbleuponQuiBids RedditQuiBids FriendFeedQuiBids DiggQuiBids Delicious
What do you use QuiBids social media for? Let us know in the comments!
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While questions about just who leads the Thunder’s pack have died down this season — it’s the reigning three-time NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant, in case you were wondering — teammate Russell Westbrook’s been challenging Durant in another arena: the post-game press conference.
Both players have taken to sporting especially impressive outfits here in the playoffs, and the sartorial arms race hit a fever pitch during the Lakers series when Westbrook donned a polo-style shirt that probably doesn’t hang in many closets owned by grown men. Paired with a set of frameless, fire hydrant-red glasses, he looked like something out of a children’s cartoon.
Durant’s preferences skew a little more GQ, as the slender wingman tends to sport fancy sweaters and coats with pocket squares. Check out how his sensibilities compare to that of his fellow Thunder starter’s more comical style below.
A few more examples:
But the crazy thing is that — for all their love of fashion and competition — neither Westbrook nor Durant may even be the most swagged-out member of their own team. Because reigning NBA Sixth Man of the Year James “Fear the Beard” Harden boasts an iconic hunk of facial hair that neither man can even approach. Combine that with a love for lurid colors, and you’ve got a strong dark horse candidate in an already heated race. Harden’s credentials:
Anyway, we mention all of this because we’ll be rolling out a promotion next week in honor of the NBA Finals, which our beloved Thunder are competing in for the first time!
Similar to the Super Sunday Showdown from earlier this year, a question will be posted on QuiBids Facebook Page asking your prediction for the NBA Finals. If our fans make the right pick (the team with the most votes ends up winning the finals), then the following day we will post a promo code for FREE bids!
Additionally, QuiBids will be rolling out an NBA Finals Facebook app specifically designed to help you root for your favorite team in the championship by decorating your cover photo with lots of team-specific images and objects. For example, here’s one we did with the QuiBids logo:
Keep checking our Facebook page and blog over the weekend for updates (we’ll know more once the Eastern Conference Champion is crowned).
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So…purses! As a girlfriend-less dude with only so much fashion sense and a perceived social stigma about any item one “totes” around, I know very little about them. But thankfully, there are plenty of awesome, fashion-sensible ladies who work in QuiBids’ product office who gave me the skinny on this particular item we’ve been auctioning off lately: the Ivanka Trump Alexandrite Satchel.
First off, it’s a handbag in the satchel style, which means (I’m told) you don’t really carry it over your shoulder. It’s more of a wrist thing. It’s got a main compartment for your wallet, phone, and sunglasses, comes with a logo-engraved ornament on the front, and even includes nifty hidden magnetic closures! What more could you want from a purse?
Anyway, here are the quick hits on the last 25 auctions for this particular satchel — you might find that you can own one of these for far less than you’d have expected!
The average ending price on auctions for the satchel was $1.63.
While this might be telling of where you should start bidding to win this particular item, I’d recommend trying to scoop it up early. A whopping eight of these 25 auctions sold for $.01, $.02, or $.03, so several of these purses are sneaking under QuiBids’ customers’ radars. 18 of the auctions ended at a price of $1 or less, so strike early, when the iron’s hot.
Users that didn’t get locked up in a bidding war spent about 16 bids to win the satchel.
Assuming those bids are all Real Bids (and not Voucher Bids), then the average user who avoids intentionally trying to outbid a bunch of people only spends about $9.60 to win a purse valued at $175. Not bad at all.
Winners saved an average of 91.6% on the satchel, across the board.
Even with this guy, who only took a 17% discount, factored in, this is a pretty darn impressive item from a pure savings perspective. And if you’re lucky, you might even scoop it up for a mere penny like Meredith here did.
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There are QuiBids employees … and then there’s Ward Wulf. Ward helped build the fulfillment process that we now execute every single day, to make sure you get your the great products that you win in our auctions! He’s an integral part of the team at the head of his department, but that doesn’t also mean he’s above jamming out some pop tunes on a Friday turntable.fm session.
Take a minute to get to know one of our Above and Beyond Managers!
1. When did you start working for QuiBids?December 2009.
2. Dang. What’s the biggest difference between the early days of QuiBids and now, for you?No more universal access to company-wide emails…
3. Please describe what it’s like sharing an office with Thomas “Mr. Tumnus” Fleming.
Tough one to describe, I’ll have to turn to pictures. Snuck in this shot during a meeting last week – God seems to approve of the “God’s gift to women” mug given to him by his mother. He’s one of a kind, and I’m lucky to have him working in the fulfillment department. I wouldn’t have been able to win an award like this without him and the rest of the team working so hard.
4. If QuiBids were an episode of The Office, which character would you be, and why?I feel funny answering about myself – let me defer to Thomas’ opinion here:
“Trick question, you’d be a combination of Andy Bernard and Dwight Schrute. Andy can sing a 4 part harmony “Rockin’ Robin” cell phone ringtone and sometimes gets so angry he punches holes in the walls (tough guy). Dwight on the other hand is a true outdoorsman and understands that importance of living off the land, (hence his background as a beet farmer). Even though he is constantly getting picked on by Jim and getting his desk supplies placed in Jell-O molds, he is a guy who is focused and always in survival mode.”
5. What’s your favorite thing to do outside the office?Easy one – fly fishing. Probably not what you’d expect as a go-to hobby for a flatlander, but I can’t get enough and I’m lucky enough to have a really understanding wife and a posse of QuiBids fly fishers.
6. What’s your favorite movie starring Bill Murray?Some would default to Carl Spackler from Caddyshack or even Phil Connors from Groundhog Day, but me? I’m Bob Wiley from “What about Bob?” He carries his pet goldfish around in a mason jar tied to his neck and wears his “Don’t Hassle Me, I’m Local T-Shirt.” I like to take life in baby steps. Bob Wiley understands this. We both love being out on the water, like when Bob ties himself to the mast of a sail boat to learn to become a true sailor.
7. Favorite online distraction at work?
I probably shouldn’t admit it and ruin my rep… but doodlekisses.com. We just brought home a golden doodle puppy named Willow and she’s a handful – trying to learn a thing or two about being a good dog owner.
8. Fill in the blank. The most important quality I look for in the employees I manage is _________.Initiative.
9. Kanye West / Taylor Swift. Whose side are you on?
Kanye West thinks he’s the voice of this generation, but really he just creates some pretty hot jams. I’m going to go with Taylor Swift on this one. There are two types of people in this world: Taylor Swift fans…and liars. Even the most macho of bros cruise around blaring “You Belong With Me.” If you don’t, you fall under the “Liars” category.
10. What’s the best part about working for QuiBids?Working for QuiBids has to be almost as exciting as participating in QuiBids auctions – the work itself is fun and challenging and I’m very lucky to be working with great friends.
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OU Medical Center The Childrens Hospital mentioned.
At QuiBids, we know fun. That much is for certain. So when we heard about the kids receiving treatments at the Children’s Hospital of Oklahoma (and, as we found out, their siblings who visit often), we thought we might be able to use some of our resources to brighten up their days.
In addition to housing the state’s largest pediatric sleep disorder center and neonatal intensive care unit, the Children’s Hospital has special labs to perform big operations on small bodies, and focuses on equipping parents to give care outside the hospital. And while the hospital’s well-supplied in terms of equipment for providing medical care, we found out that many of the games and toys in its playroom, The Zone, were either going out of date or falling apart.
So we grabbed a few iPads from our stock and rounded up enough of our favorite childhood board games to pretend like it was Christmas (see above) and headed over to The Zone to play games and hang out with some kids! Check out some of our Customer Support manager and ace photographer Erik Gause’s photos from the visit!
Customer Support director Josh Walker plays a big ol’ game of BINGO with some kiddos at the hospital.
Five of our awesome employees pose for a quick photo outside the Zone!
Sara, Josh, and Kristi (left to right) play Rock Band with a 13-year-old girl at the Children’s Hospital.
I asked our employees to share about their trip to the hospital. Read their stories below!
Erik Gause: We provided snacks, board games, and Wii games/controllers etc., and got to rock out on “Rock Band” with a sweet 13-year-old girl undergoing her two-month treatment. I asked what her favorite bands were and, to my surprise, she said “Aerosmith!” She was down the classic rock, which made me smile. I also learned how to play “Animal Crossing,” a Wii game with Ndyah, a precious little 9 year old girl whose sister was in surgery for brittle bone syndrome. We got to talk about being a big sister and of course, how terrible I was at “Animal Crossing.” HAHA! Providing a fun, relaxed time for kids who are having a tough time was a great opportunity I would do again without hesitation.
Customer Support manager Kristi McMullen: “I had the opportunity to hang out with a sweet little three-year-old boy who was visiting his sister in the hospital. He ignored all my questions and only truly acknowledged my presence when Thomas the Train got off track. Though he was a man of few words, my co-worker Tony and I tried really hard to find out the boy’s name. Tony put his hand to his own chest and said his name, prompting the little boy to do the same. The boy stared us at inquisitively, then put his hands over both of our hearts and walked away. That simple gesture made my whole day.”
Head over to the QuiBids Flickr for more photos from our Childrens’ Hospital visits!
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Shopping on QuiBids is fun, are we right? That’s why folks keep coming back, for the chance to get the latest products at a fraction of the cost — the same way all these savvy customers did.
Well, we’re also very proud to say that —in addition to being safe— shopping with QuiBids is also secure. As in, More-Secure-Than-Buying-Stuff-at-the-Department-Store-Secure. Here’s how.
Although QuiBids is Better Business Bureau-certified with an A— minus grade, we understand that some people feel uncomfortable shopping online, even with traditional retailers like Amazon or Woot. To a lot of people, taking the next step further into online auction territory might as well be typing their credit card information into a site promising blowout savings in Russian, or that a dethroned Nigerian prince will give you your very own herd of elephants if you only send him a few thousand dollars.
To those folks, we assure you that our auction model is not without its safeguards (like the Buy Now), but more importantly, that transacting business on QuiBids is a simple and secure way to shop online. We don’t take your information and sell it off to affiliate marketers (it remains safe and secure in our database), and we never, ever, ever place a charge on your card without your authorization.
The vast majority of our Customer Support department’s encounters with security breach issues are on the user’s side, and they concern fraudulent bidding. Most common is that somebody other than the accountholder bid using the account. There are very few circumstances where we can refund bids spent in such a way, since it’s practically impossible to prove that the bids were cast by anybody other than the accountholder.
That all said, here are a handful of simple safeguards that you can incorporate into your shopping experience to avoid this common fraudulent scenario and bolster your security shopping on QuiBids.
1. Take extra precautions in creating your password.
Never ever ever choose a password based on information that somebody could easily acquire via Google search and punch into the login page, guessing at random. That means basic, easily-predicted information or things people can learn about you through social media, like the street you live on, where you graduated high school, your pets’ names, etc. Come up with something unexpected and memorize it!
2. Never give your password to anybody — including us!
We’ll never request your QuiBids password via email or over the phone, which we state in the bottom of all of our emails. So if you do see an email soliciting your login password, you know it’s a fake. We’ve had a few issues in the past with spam and fraud services posing as QuiBids, so please be sure to notify our Customer Support department if you ever receive a suspicious email. And never, never give anybody your password!
3. Change your password every so often.
When it comes to your security, it’s best to assume the worst in people. Even if your roommate’s never borrowed so much as a cup of milk from you in the half-decade you’ve lived together, it’s best to narrow your eyes and assume that he or she’s long orchestrated a nefarious scheme to acquire your password by sneakily videotaping your keystrokes to reconstruct your login, that he/she may giddily shop QuiBids’ great deals for himself/herself! An easy way to avoid this is scenario is to simply keep the potential offender guessing by changing your password every here and there.
4. When you’re away from your computer … log out.
Our Customer Support managers reported once receiving a call from a user who wanted us to void bids placed in an auction because the user was logged in at a public library and left his account open and unattended while he/she used the restroom. Yeah, don’t do that. In fact, unless you’re alone in your house with all the doors locked, never leave your QuiBids account open for anything!
5. Observe our site rules!
Your safety was one of our biggest considerations when we wrote the rules that govern customers’ behavior on QuiBids. One of the biggest ones that our Compliance department monitors is the one account per household rule, which is in place to prevent customers from bidding in collusion with one another. It’s also a simple security risk, so follow the rules!
6. Always bid from a secure WiFi connection.
We suggest this less to stay protected and more to ensure that you get the best possible shopping experience on QuiBids. Losing your Internet connection while you’re knee-deep in an auction is literally worse than losing to your little brother at Super Smash Bros. (the Nintento64 version, thank you very much), so keep your bids safe with a secure WiFi stronghold.
Those are our six ways to keep your account safe when you’re using QuiBids. Are there any other good strategies our users employee that we didn’t list? Sound off in the comments!
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Once again, it’s time to break out whatever camera equipment —smartphone, laptop, GoPro, DSLR, etc.— you’ve got, because we here at QuiBids want to know what you do with the great products you win!
We’ve teamed up with PennyBurners for our summer video contest, which is all about how you use the stuff you buy from us! We’ve heard all kinds of crazy stories on customer support calls, emails, and through social media about how our customers use gas cards to pay for cross-country road trips, furniture to fill their first home, and even build a fish tank with home and garden and gift card purchases.
Pennyburners was nice enough to put together this video explaining how to enter. The winner receives an iPad 3 and a $100 gift card of their choice, so pay close attention!
In case you missed it (or just prefer reading), here are the condensed contest rules:1. Your video may not last more than 60 seconds.
2. You video must include the following information:
-What you won with QuiBids.
-What you do with your wins.
3. You must submit your entry at the What Do You Do with Your QuiBids Wins? app at the QuiBids Facebook page.
Now we’re certainly not expecting Avatar-level graphic production (or even something so ambitious as to require a clapperboard), but our three QuiBids judges will be looking for originality and clarity with these videos. Here are a few recommendations for producing a clear, fun video that’ll stand out from the pack!
1. Be sure your video is well-lit. We want to be able to see our customers’ beautiful faces!
2. Try to turn off anything that could make noise while you’re shooting your video, like an especially loud air conditioner or fan. You might even consider putting your phone on silent. Especially if you’re shooting your video with it.
3. Show, don’t tell. It’s the oldest rule of storytelling. If you can clearly show us what you win on QuiBids by using it, then you’ve got yourself a winner.
4. Try your hand at narrative. We promise, sixty seconds is more than enough time to introduce a character and a conflict he/she/it faces, and resolve it. It makes for a more-fun video, too!
Good luck, QuiBidders! And as always, happy bidding!
For the Official Rules, go here.
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While the bulk of our customers and the majority of our operation are based in the United States, QuiBids easily qualifies as an international business. We’re proud to have cultivated dedicated customer followings outside our own borders; first in Canada and then Australia, on our way to our newly opened auctions in the United Kingdom. We’re also currently working on expanding into another primarily English-speaking market, New Zealand!
But we’re not stopping there. QuiBids intends to be operating in a handful of European countries by the end of the year, France, Germany, and Spain among them. Now, it would’ve been pretty silly to just set auctions up for French-, German-, and Spanish-speaking customers without hiring somebody to show them how to use them, so we’ve also brought in a small crew of bilingual customer support representatives here at our Oklahoma City offices so that they can answer your questions and enrich your QuiBids experience no matter what language you speak!
Obviously it’s a little bit intimidating to talk to people who are intelligent enough to speak more than one language, but we gathered up the courage to have a chat with our new reps and find out just how they came to learn how to speak their respective languages…or English, as was the case for Mohamed, who actually speaks three different languages, and maybe even more than that, for all we know. You can read what they have to say (in English) below.
So how did you come to learn how to speak your second languages?Anish: During the Spring of 2010 I spent a semester studying abroad at the University of Picardie Jules-Verne in Amiens, France. This experience allowed me to gain fluency in the French language and immerse myself in the native culture for six months while enjoying life and living nights in Paris right out of the movies.
Garrett: German was my minor in college, and I’ve always had an interest in the language because of German cars.
Mohamed: I was born in Casablanca, Morocco. French is almost a native language. In fact all my education was conducted in French except for a few classes in Arabic. English is my secondary language.
Which country speaks your respective language have you wanted to visit but haven’t yet?Anish: As much as France is close to me, I’ve always wanted to go explore Canada, especially the big cities like Montreal and Toronto. I have heard that Canada is a second Europe overseas, and I have liked everything I’ve heard about their culture and people so far. I love hearing from Canadian customers especially when they call in with a question.
Garrett: German is spoken primarily in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. I want to visit all of them, and really have a chance to soak in the culture, food, sports culture, and language. Driving on the Autobahn in a Porsche is also one of my lifetime goals.
Mohamed: I personally visited most countries that do speak my language(s).
How does helping French/German/Spanish-speaking QuiBids customers differ from helping English-speaking ones?Anish: When speaking with someone who speaks another language, you are not only challenged to help them with their issue, but you also challenge yourself in many ways. Adjusting to different vocabulary between Canadian and French dialects is easier said than done, but it’s rewarding at the same time. You improve your ability in a second language by adapting to words and expressions you’ve never come across, even on a phone call.
Garrett: The different nationalities have completely different standards of customer service, and completely different standards of respectful dialogue, so dealing with these customers is going to be a new challenge for all of us.
Got a favorite particular plate of French/German/Spanish cuisine?
Anish: France is the world’s queen of cuisine, and I was immediately attracted to the desserts at the bakeries, called pâtisseries, from the get-go. From a street-side café with crêpes and crême brûlée to the infamous macarons of Ladurée in Paris, les desserts françaises are out of this world and unforgettable.
Garrett: My favorite German food is anything consisting of meat, potatoes, and sauerkraut… so I like all German food.
Mohamed: I like plat aux escargot (snails), but it has been a while since I did not have one. I went to Paris in 2005 but did not have the chance to enjoy one.
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Each month at QuiBids we get to celebrate a particular manager or employee whose work steps up above and beyond what’s expected of them and achieves that rare, particular balance between quantity and innovation: working hard while working smart.
This month it’s Mike Domingos, who’s our director of strategic sourcing! Mike spends his time building relationships with suppliers so we can offer you the most competitive retail prices we can! He also drinks enough coffee each day to keep a whole stable of horses caffeinated. Here’s your chance to get to know him!
Where did you work before QuiBids?I have been a principle in seven companies over the last few decades. Primarily involved in the food business with a focus on manufacturing, processing, distribution, sales, marketing and merchandising of products sold globally. Other ‘side’ companies included a house restoration company and a coffee company. Just prior to QuiBids, for eight years I owned a consulting company with a focus on moving companies from third-tier buying practices to first-tier procurement, which ties in very well with QuiBids as does much of my background. Clients included major companies like the MGM/Mirage Resorts out of Las Vegas. I also worked closely with the FDA and FBI intermittently for a period in 2008 and 2009 on projects focused on Agro-Terrorism. I have always enjoyed variety in my work efforts and QuiBids provides that in a fun and exciting manner!
How many mugs of coffee do you think you drink in a given week? Give us your best casual estimate.
I drink at least eight mugs of coffee every day. I am typically up by 5:30 a.m. and in the office well before 7:00. Fortunately recent news states that men who drink five cups of coffee each day will reduce their potential for diabetes II by 50%, so now I don’t let people tell me I drink too much coffee!
You’re a Disney Land enthusiast. What’s your favorite attraction out there?I’ve been to Disney Land well over 50 times and Disney World about 4 times. Indiana Jones is my favorite in Disney Land.
Got a favorite movie, and/or TV show?For TV – give me CNN NEWS! Love it! Don’t tell anybody but I’m getting pretty good at Tiger Woods Golf on my PlayStation3!
What’s something that most of your QuiBids coworkers don’t know about you?There’s a Catch 22 — if I told you they would all know! Hmmmmmm … my youngest son was in gymnastics for years with Matt Beckham and that’s why I’ve known him since he was about twelve years old .
Fill in the blank: Given 72 hours and a big bag of money to do whatever I want, I go to Las Vegas _______.
and play CRAPS because I’m good at it.
Tell us about somebody who had a meaningful and positive impact in your life?Other than my parents who were supreme, my uncle John, my father’s brother, whose dedication and hard work ethics helped me understand many facets and directions incorporated into my life.
So one day a Hollywood director shoots a film about your life. Who do you pick to play you? Al Pacino
What’s your favorite part about working for QuiBids?
Watching and being a part of the growth and success of this company. Appreciating the capabilities and the determination of the executive branch and very much enjoying the youth of this company and the fun and spirit they exude — they keep me young! (Well, at heart anyway!)
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We got so excited about the Unlocked iPhone 4S’s debut on QuiBids that our social media guy Blake Brown and I put our heads together to come up with a list of things you can do with such an awesome product.
We’re both iPhone guys —I’ve only got an iPhone 4, though— and we’re wild about them. They’re terrific products that enable a previously unrivaled level of handy, everyday convenience. But you can also do some pretty wacky stuff that you might not have known about, too.
So here it is, our list of 10 things you could do with the Unlocked iPhone 4S you won on QuiBids! You might be surprised by some of the things Siri can help you out with.
1. You could revive a stunned bird!
Yes, this actually happened.
2. You could win Words With Friends … for all time.
And if you haven’t check it out yet, we’ve got a brand-new QuiBids Game for you to play: Word Scramble!
3. You could write your first novel.
Apps like Simplenote and Evernote turn your iPhone into a desk with a typewriter, but with tons more capabilities that make editing and organizing your copy really easy!
4. You could stop a robbery!
Andy Griffith-style: “Citizen’s arrest! Citizen’s arrest!”
5. You could travel the country taking amazing photographs.
Photography’s much more about finding the ideal lighting than using the most expensive equipment. Both are ideal, but with good lighting, the iPhone 4S sure takes some mean photos. Further evidence below.
6.You could also be sure to take a really cool photo of an Oklahoma storm and then watch as it spreads viral across the Internet.
Kinda like this pic that Blake took on his iPhone 4s back in February! It was even featured on Good Morning America:
7. You could buy this ridiculously great NES-themed cover.
Because what good is an un-swagged-out iPhone?
8. You could heat your hands up in the cold!
Errrr…well…you could warm the cockles of your heart with this app, I guess.
9. You could ask Siri questions with clearly obvious answers, just like Zooey Deschanel!
How this goofy commercial ever got greenlighted in the first place, I have no idea. Poor Siri: “Yes, Zooey of course it’s rain! All it took to figure it out was looking out your window why must you bother me with your silly questions all the time!”
10. You could throw a pretty sweet miniature rave!
It might not be useful for a venue larger than —say— your hallway closet, but this app sure looks like a lot of fun to have on hand.
11. You could avoid locking yourself out of your car!
Talk about your practical smartphone apps! I paid a towing service $70 to let me back into my car last year. Just think if I’d have put that money into my phone!
12. You could buy donuts for your entire office!
This would make you very popular very quickly at QuiBids.
13. And lastly you could…possibly…get pregnant!
Or at least try your best to. This might help you achieve that goal too.
Next auction starts TODAY at 6:30 p.m. CST! Happy bidding!
"WHOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOO!! Check me out with the medal I just won in the hairy chest contest up on the Lido Deck of Carnival Cruise Ship Ecstasy!!!! Quibids ROCKS and this has to be our favorite win of all th great things we won! Friends and family were fighting over who would watch our dogs when we left winter behind since the payment was a big screen TV!! Oh yeah!! and travel costs peanuts since we booked our flight to the ship with a pile of U Choose it travel gift cards on AmericanAirlines!!
Thanks for everything!!!
-Joe"
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Who’s looking for a slam dunk?
This Krups XP1020 Espresso Machine retails for $43.99 but we might as well mark that down to a fraction due to the low prices QuiBids customers have consistently snagged it for. We’re very pro-coffee here at QuiBids, so it brightens up our day to know you guys are caffeinating yourselves with our products on the cheap! Because of course, we all know that work is hard and coffee sure makes it a heck of a lot easier.
And what’s even better than coffee when it comes to utter and complete caffeination? Espresso! (Not “expresso,” as the person ahead of you in line at your nearby coffeshop always seems to say.) This Krups espresso maker isn’t the bulky behemoth you see behind the counter at the local Starbucks — at eleven inches tall, it fits most anywhere in your kitchen to froth milk and brew as many as four cups of espresso at once!
Let’s take a look at the last nine auctions for this particular espresso machine and build a strategy for you to claim one as your very own! Turns out it’s not too hard at all! So looking at the statistics below, a few things immediately jump out at us.
Only one auction for the Krups Espresso Machine exceeded $0.60 in end price. Even for items that fall on the low end of the retail chain, this is pretty unique. This observation makes it clear that this particular item isn’t in high demand (in comparison to, say, a comparably-priced item like a $50 gift card to Kohl’s), so you should be able to scoop it up without parting with too many bids.
Even when bidding heated up, the worst anybody paid was $15. And that’s still 65% savings right there. Even with the $14.99 shipping, user bidtobuy2010 gets his or her prize at a discount. No reason to discourage bidding!
Play your cards right and you could walk away from this auction with an espresso machine and even more bids than you started with. Customers who won auctions for the Krups Espresso Machine that included either 20 Voucher Bids or a Gameplay spent one, 25, and seven bids each. Trust me, those customers who won the auctions with Gameplays are going to wind up with more bids than they started out with when they head over to QuiBids Games for a round of Color Capture or Big Game Fishing!
My recommendation: Use your Voucher Bids and go after one of the upcoming Krups Espresso Machine auctions that include a Gameplay! This is the perfect auction to apply our low-stakes, low-reward strategy of scattering Voucher Bids. If you don’t win it with just three or four Voucher Bids then don’t worry — either keep on bidding or try again tomorrow when the next +Gameplay or +Voucher Bids auction comes up and you’re more than likely to earn those lost bids back!
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Well, that went by fast.
July came and went at QuiBids like a NASCAR racer through a straightaway at the Texas Motor Speedway, spinning our heads with deals on the way out! As always, savings abounded as customers grabbed big deals on Electronics, Home & Garden, Jewelry & Fashion, and Sports & Recreation products left and right! Here are 13 of the biggest winners from the month of July!
Item: Wolfgang Puck 33-Piece Cookware SetPrice: $379.99Winner spent: 30 Real BidsSavings: $361.24
Jdenmanc just found himself or herself with enough equipment to open a restaurant in the kitchen! And enough savings to go stock up the pantry for a month!
Item: Beats by Dr. Dre Tour HeadphonesPrice: $149.99Winner spent: Eleven Real BidsSavings: $141.83
Everything’s going to sound a little bit clearer to customer mbcandre with his/her fresh set of Beats! And for just a little more than $8, they’re about as cheap as an album on the iTunes store!
Item: The new Apple iPad 16GBPrice: $529.99Winner spent: 45 Voucher BidsSavings: $527.38
As always, Apple products tend to generate a ton of competition on QuiBids, but blablive here scored an impressive deal, using only Voucher Bids! Bravo!
Item: Toshiba 15.6” LaptopPrice: $489.99Winner spent: Two Real BidsSavings: $488.47
If you’ve got to buy an all-purpose PC, you might as well spend less than $1.60 on it, amirite?
Item: Oakley Holbrook SunglassesPrice: $105.99Winner spent: Three Real BidsSavings: $104.09
Just in time for what remains of the summer, NoStoppinNow’s gonna beat the heat and stay out of the sun with this fresh pair of Oakley sunglasses!
Item: Radar Chase Lounge 3 TubePrice: $405.99Winner spent: Three Real BidsSavings: $403.88
Trip to the lake, anybody? Thaile1’s buying!
Item: J.A. Henckels 17-Piece Knife SetPrice: $89.99Winner spent: 11 Real BidsSavings: $82.44
It slices, it dices, it’s…a knife set! Duh!
Item: Tamron B008 Telephoto Lens 18-270mmPrice: $649.99Winner spent: Two Real BidsSavings: $648.60
Woah. Auction ended at 19 cents. Very impressive two-bid get, Gonnacostusboth.
Item: Heritage Two-Tone 150CC Gas ScooterPrice: $1,899.99Winner spent: Three Voucher BidsSavings: $1,899.12
Three bids for a scooter? Seemingly impossible, thy name is QuiBids.
Item: Taylor Made RBZ Stand BagPrice: $169.99Winner spent: Eight Real BidsSavings: $164.99
With that $164 in savings, eski05’s ready to hit the links!
Item: Sony Bloggie Touch 4GB HD CamcorderPrice: $99.99Winner spent: One Real BidSavings: $99.38
This Bloggie camcorder might not make falconsfan1 into Scorsese, but it’ll sure save him or her a bunch of dollars!
Item: Brinno Time Lapse HD CameraPrice: $199.99Winner spent: Six Voucher BidsSavings: $196.04
Here’s a cool, new product that we’re really excited about. And now chukkers has a cheap, nifty way to create high-def time lapse videos anywhere and everywhere!
Item: Dirt King Adult Dually TricyclePrice: $0.37Winner spent: Two Real BidsSavings: $428.42
You’re in for a treat, ironeagle1. We’ve got one of these things here in the office and it’s about as fun as a puppy farm.
Total amount saved on these auctions: $5,545.88
*All savings don’t include the cost of shipping.
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Every month is a big month for savings at QuiBids, which is why we have to recap them all to help us remember and celebrate our sharpest, most fortuitous customers and all the great prizes they win for wee bits of cash! May was no different, and all those savings going around surely paid off big for a bunch of customers looking for a great gift for Mother’s Day or even just help trying to win one!
Well let’s get right to it and check out this month’s ten best deals! We do however advise you not to proceed if you’re easily prone to convulsions brought on by severe jealousy of others’ massive savings.
Item: Jamo Home Theater SystemPrice: $1.28
Winner spent: 15 Voucher Bids
Savings: $428.71
A home theater system? Without placing a single Real Bid? And while using the Bid-O-Matic? Color us impressed. Jakers5447 may not have even been sitting at his or her computer when he or she won this thing. Imagine coming home from a long day of work to find an email informing you that you’ve won a brand-new home theater system. Really improves your day, huh?
Item: Dirt King Adult Dually Tricycle
Price: $0.68
Winner spent: Three Real Bids, 29 Voucher Bids
Savings: $427.51We might or might not have tested this thing out in our office recently, so we may or may not be able to say with a degree of authority that Mr. littlebill is in for a ton of fun. Ahem. Theoretically speaking, of course.
Item: 16GB Apple iPad 2Price: $1.04
Winner spent: Five Real Bids
Savings: $405.95
We auction off iPads all the time, but it’s rare that any go for so close to an even dollar. Even more rare that a customer spends less on bids than they do on shipping, and for that we salute you, Mr. or Mrs. Unlimited BIDZ. You went after this one just like that Doberman avatar of yours.
Item: Masterbuilt Electric SmokerPrice: $0.91
Winner spent: Two Real Bids
Savings: $302.88
Just in time for summer, customer septembre scored this great smoker for even less than the cost of a couple slabs of meat that it can cook. Hey septembre — you, uh, mind giving us a call whenever you host your first cookout?
Item: Oasis Cabana GazeboPrice: $0.70
Winner spent: Ten Real Bids
Savings: $343.29
So we spotlighted this particular product a few weeks ago which is how we first saw karprive’s impressive win — a $349.99 product for an even ten Real Bids. It sounds like he/she needs to get together with septembre to host this killer summer cookout that they’re inviting us to.
Item: US Traveler Rio Carry-On SetPrice: $0.01
Winner spent: One Real Bid
Savings: $49.38
While auctions are won for a single penny on QuiBids just about every day, it’s very rare for an item in the $50 strata to go practically unbid-on. Big-time kudos to cpbutterfield, whose instincts served him or her right here!
Item: Pioneer Home Theater ReceiverPrice: $1.76
Winner spent: Nine Real Bids
Savings: $592.83
Hmmm. Let’s take a second to make a list of things that jack207 can do with the $592.83 cents he saved purchasing this brand-new audio receiver:
1. Pay his rent or mortgage for the month.
2. Buy a 40-inch Toshiba LCD television to accompany it.
3. Put a down payment on a car.
4. Shop for food for a family of four for a month.
5. Or just buy a bunch more bids on QuiBids.
Not bad, eh? We’re glad we could help you out, jack!
Item: Nike Stretch Tech Solid PoloPrice: $0.03
Winner spent: 1 Voucher Bid
Savings: $134.96
Hey, that comes out to, like, a penny a shirt!
Item: Canon EOS Rebel T3i Camera BundlePrice: $1.76
Winner spent: One Real Bid, 41 Voucher Bids
Savings: $757.63
Pound for pound, this is the largest savings we spotted on the auction block this month! Did you see one for more? Sound off in the comments, below!
And of course, congratulations to LMFAO1, who’s undoubtedly a happy camper shooting some really high-quality photos at the moment.
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You know what’s awesome about selling stuff on the Internet? You’re not limited by geographic boundaries. That means that we’ve got new products for our customers to bid on every single week here at QuiBids, from an enormous variety of the brands that you love!
This week we’ve got four new ones to highlight for you, and they run across the product spectrum, to keep you looking fly and having fun for the remainder of the summer! Let’s get started so you can add these babies to your Watchlists!
Canon Rebel T4i with Lens
Ready to start your own photography/videography business? The T4i’s all you need! Head over to the product page for the specs, as they’re pretty extensive.
Check out this video overview from imagingresource!
Next auction starts: TODAY, 6:59 p.m. CST.
Xscape Explorer 2-Person Dome Tent
It may be too small for a family weekend outing, but the Xscape Explorer’s just about perfect for the intrepid backpacking duo looking to explore their way away from civilization for a few days. Simple is better when you’re out in the wild, and the Explorer’s two-pole design makes for quick set-up and even quicker breakdown! Comes with a mesh storage pocket, pole and stake bag, and a zippered carry bag complete with handles.
Next auction starts: Keep an eye on the product page, because we don’t currently have any live auctions for the Explorer scheduled!
Lacoste Pima Jersey V-Neck 2-Pack
Do you look good in solid neutrals? If so, then you’ll definitely want to drop a few bids on these shirts. They’re fundamental to any guy’s wardrobe. Choose from sizes Medium through XXLarge!
Next auction starts: TODAY, 11:38 p.m. CST, and TOMORROW, 11:58 p.m. CST.
Klipsch II Reference Speaker
Fresh from Klipsch, we’ve got a brand-new set of speakers to rattle your living rooms. Here are some of the specs for you sound freaks out there:
-6.5” Cerametallic woofer
-Wood-grain vinyl cabinet
-Tractix Horn technology
-Titanium tweeter
Next auctions start: TODAY, 6:51 p.m. CST and 6:56 p.m. CST.
What do you guys think about our new products? Leave us some feedback, plus anything else you’d like to see auctioned on the site, in the comments!
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Thunder vs. Heat
It’s finally here! Tonight is Game One of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat. We’re super-pumped that our hometown team made it this far, so we’re going to have some fun with this momentous occasion.
Throughout the duration of the championship series, be on the lookout for the following basketball-themed activities:
Pick A Winner
If you were with us way back at the beginning of this year, you may remember our Super Sunday Showdown, where we asked who you thought would win the Super Bowl. If the team with the most votes also won the Super Bowl, QuiBids would prove a coupon code for free bids the following day on our Facebook page. As you can see the New York Giants garnered the most votes, and since they also won the big game, QuiBidders scored a coupon code for free bids the very next day!
Now that the NBA Championship is upon us, we want to know who you think will win the championship series between OKC and Miami. If you guess correctly (the team with the most votes ends up winning the series), we’ll post a coupon code for free bids on our Facebook page!
Click here to answer the Facebook question
Make Your Profile Pic(k) a Winner
In addition to the free bid opportunity described above, we wanted to do something a little more interactive and fun. Inspired by the impressive post-game fashion displayed by some Thunder players, we’ve gone ahead and created a NBA Finals Facebook app that allows you to decorate your Facebook profile picture with various objects related to the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Miami Heat.
With our Facebook app you can give yourself:
A Beard Like Harden
From businesses to news stations, everyone wants a beard like James Harden. If only those unfortunate boys in the video below had seen our new Facebook app, then they may have been able to avoid their facial hair despair.
Red Glasses Like Westbrook
Don’t want to cover up your face with a beard? Perhaps you fear the beard too much? Whatever the case, you can also decorate your pic with these stylish red glasses worn by The Thunder’s Russell Westbrook.
A Headband Like LeBron
Not a fan of the Thunder? Sport a headband just like All-Star Lebron James from the Miami Heat!
Click Here to Get Started on Your Photo
Leave a comment below and let us know which team you think will win the series, and in how many games!
Photo credits:Cory Young/Tulsa Worldblogs.thescore.comUSA TodayIll Vibes
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We’ve always got plenty of tablet computers and accessories up for bidding here at QuiBids —iPads, Kindle Fires, e-Readers, etc.— but this week’s Product Spotlight is on a newer one: the Supersonic 10.1” Android Tablet!
The Supersonic’s an economical way to upgrade to a ten-inch screen (larger than the seven-inch Kindle Fire) and watch HD video bigger! We’ll get to the statistics in a minute, but here are some of the more pertinent specs, so you know what you’re getting:
-Android operating system
-Built-in camera
-Built-in 4GB internal memory
-A10 1.2 GHZ processor
-Micro SD memory card slot
-Mini USB input
-Rechargeable lithium battery
-Plays the following audio formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, MP2, OGG, AAC, M4A, FLAC, APE, 3GP
-Supports Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT, MSN, Skype
-Built-in speaker and microphone
-Comes with user manual, USB Cable, and AC adapter
I pulled the data on the last 14 auctions for the Supersonic and found some interesting numbers that you can take with you into the next auction when it heats up this afternoon!
First, the average ending price was $7.43. That might sound a bit intimidating when you think how each bid costs 60 cents, but bear in mind the $199.99 value price and the fact that the Supersonic’s an in-demand gadget. Electronics tend to garner a lot more attention here on QuiBids than, say, items in the Jewelry & Fashion category, so $7.43 isn’t so bad.
Second, 743 bids were spent by winners on the 14 Supersonic auctions. 68 were Voucher Bids and 629 were Real Bids, which suggests to me that winners were —smartly— favoring Real Bids and keeping the Buy Now function, just in case the auction got out of hand. Those 743 bids average out to 53 per auction, so I wouldn’t go into an auction for a Supersonic if I’m not ready to part with that many bids.
Third, the average ending price minus the average number of bids spent in the auction suggests an average savings of $160.76 for winners. For a $199.99 item, 80% off ain’t bad at all!
Happy bidding!
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Photographers are a different, dedicated breed.
Their business (or hobby, though most of my photographer friends see it as an all-encompassing lifestyle that combines fluctuating parts artistic practice, business savvy, and passion project) is one that’s constantly updating itself with new technology. The best photographers are regularly upgrading their arsenal of bodies and lenses in order to keep up with the competition, and there’s no better way than to do that than with QuiBids! Our extensive Camera & Photo category is always stocked with the equipment required of the budding and even veteran photographer.
And when we say “equipment,” we mean way more than just bodies and lenses. QuiBids is a great way to score memory cards, tripods, carrier backpacks and even printers on the quick!
But right now two of our most popular items are the Tamron A017 70-300mm Macro Zoom Lens (pictured above) and the Canon 55-250mm Telephoto Zoom Lens (pictured below), both compact, lightweight zoom lenses that are great for long-distance shooting scenarios, like trips to the park and sports arena. No true photographer’s arsenal is complete without a zoom lens, so let’s compare and contrast the product specs and recent auction statistics for these two items.
Product specs: Tamron vs. Canon
With the Tamron, you’re going to get a little more distance on your shots, as its zoom stretches all the way to 300mm, against the Canon’s 250mm. However, the Canon can also zoom back wider to a nearly medium-range 55mm, against the Tamron’s 100mm. If you’re interested in versatility in your lenses, then the Canon would be a better bet, but the Tamron would be better if you’re looking for a lens that can really zoom in there.
Both lenses open up to an f/4 focal length, meaning they let the same amount of light in. That f/4 shrinks to f/5.6 when you zoom in with both lenses, however, so lens speed is a push.
Among the Canon lens’ features are a one-year limited warranty. The Tamron does not appear to have a warranty, so that’s probably worth considering as you make your decision!
Recent auction statistics: Tamron vs. Canon
Here are the full statistics for each auction, but we’ll break down averages for you below each screengrab.
Tamron (click to enlarge)
Average ending price: $8.78
Average number of bids spent: 113 ($68, assuming they’re all Real Bids)Average savings: 70.9%
Canon (click to enlarge)
Average ending price: $8.78Average number of bids spent: 113 (again, $68 assuming they’re all Real Bids)Average savings: 78.7%
So despite being worth about $25 more, bidders are winning auctions for the Canon lens at about the same rate as the Tamron lens. Take this knowledge into the auction block with you, photography nuts!
Happy bidding!
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We’re about to hit summertime’s fever pitch, that season of the year when it gets hot enough to bake cookies on the dashboard of your car and fry a bug even without the help of a magnifying glass.
So why bother heading outside when the temperature makes you think you’re monitoring a lab experiment testing flamethrower potency? Beat the heat by cranking up your AC and curling up on the couch with the TV Guide and a tall, cool glass of lemonade, eh?
Well our Auction of the Week can help you do just that. This week’s product is a 60” flatscreen LG 3D Plama HDTV —sure is a mouthful, isn’t it?— worth $1,499. Let’s check out a couple of those bells and whistles it comes with:
-Built-in stereo speakers
-Wi-Fi ready, with PC input
-Wall-mountable (wall bracket not included)
-Two-year panel warranty, one-year parts & labor warranty
The real auction action ought to start up around Sunday afternoon sometime, which, accounting for shipping, probably isn’t quite in time to catch the finals of Wimbledon. On the bright side though, there are plenty of big-time TV moments waiting for you to check out soon. Here are three we’re most excited for!
Breaking Bad Season Five premiere — Sunday July 15 at 10/9c
TV connoisseurs the world around rejoice as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman return to AMC, dodging the DEA and Mexican drug lords as they continue to pump out the best methamphetamine in the southwestern United States.
The Bachelorette season finale — Monday July 16 at 8/9cTune in later this month to see who Emily Maynard chooses as her life’s new love!
The 94th PGA Golf Championship Thursday to Sunday August 9-12
Because what’s better than kicking back and taking in every swing of the club from the comfort of your own crisp TV at home?
What upcoming television shows are you looking forward to the most? Leave a comment and let us know!
QuiBid 250 Bid Voucher Burglar ~ Acquiring bids and winning jewlery and handbags is my game! Vote for me Please and Thank you! Happy QuiBid Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"We have won many things on Quibids but the BEST was the Carnival Cruise to Mexico that got us out of snowy NJ in January! Here I am with a monkey pal on Paradise Beach Cozumel soaking up the sunshine! Best of all was the thilled look on our dog sitters face when we paid her with a big screen tv for watching our mutts!
I am Sheryl Walker the picture taker and wife of Joe in the picture. The Quibids account is registered in my name and I do the bidding while my husband Joe picks the items I should go for. He made a real good choice here...WE HAD A BLAST!!!!!!!!!
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Sheryl W."
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Remember that time John Cusack rolled up the sleeves of his trench coat, hoisted a boom box over his head and won Ione Skye’s heart with a rock song?
We realize that we lost some of you with the word “boom box,” but that’s OK. All you need to know is that it’s a terribly romantic movie from the eighties, codified in the public consciousness as the film with the above-mentioned image of heartfelt teen drama. Behold the glory of Phil Collins.This moment would’ve been impossible without the aid of that ‘80s antique. While it’s now unfortunately passé, the boom box had its moment — once upon a time it was an indelible image of cool. Don’t believe us? Check these out:
While we’re not going to try to revive this dated but awesome machine, QuiBids does sell a smaller type of boom box updated for the modern, iPod-wielding era. The Portable iPod Boombox comes with a remote and lately, we’ve been selling them for way cheap.
How cheap? Well, of the previous 33 auctions for these things, the percentage of savings has averaged up to an astounding 93%. In fact, more than half of the auctions for the Portable iPod Boombox end at $0.03 or less. These are the items we call “slam dunks” around the office.
Of the 33 auctions, the ending price ranges from $0.10 to $1.67. The $1.67 auction however, is something of an outlier, as the most expensive auction before it only ended at $0.23.
Nine of the 14 auctions with additional prizes (either a 1X Gameplay or an additional 20 Voucher Bids) ended at less than $0.10, which isn’t enough — in our professional opinion — to dissuade customers from bidding in Hybrid Auctions. Many do avoid these auctions, fearing that the increased prize will attract more bidders. But it’s certainly not always the case. Four of the remaining five Hybrid Auctions ended between $0.10 and $0.19, and the expensive outlier auction was the fifth. Excepting for the last one, all the Hybrid Auction winners walked away with 90+% savings.
Check out the graphic below for a little more insight into what prices auctions for the iPod Boombox were ending. Happy bidding!
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Bidding well on QuiBids is a skill, one that requires a considerable amount of time to develop.
Our most successful customers are the ones who study, calculate, and construct a strategy before diving in. They observe auctions for products they’re interested in before bidding, noting factors like the number of bidders participating, the time of day, and even recent wins by said bidders, to get a feel for the level of experience they’re up against.
These successful customers also —over time— develop a good instinct for when to hop right in on an auction, because one timely bid is often all it takes to win. Several of the auctions you’ll see below were won with just a couple of bids very late in the auction game, which reflect the careful sense of timing and subtlety that our customers often use to their advantage.
So here I’ve collected 21 auctions won by QuiBids customers for ten bids or less, to help illustrate that experience and timing are often all you need to take down a big-ticket item. Every single product is worth at least $100, and many fall in the $300-$500 range, which you can conveniently shop by using the Filter By feature. I’ve also organized them by their product category.
With practice comes perfection! See the deals that our most skilled customers are walking away with here on QuiBids.
Home & Garden
Item: Luis Zero Gravity Orbital Chaise LoungerQuiBids Buy Now price: $179.99Won with: Two Real Bids, eight Voucher Bids
Item: Haier 12K BTU Portable AC & HeaterQuiBids Buy Now price: $484.99Won with: Seven Voucher Bids
Item: Cuisinart Die Cast 700-Watt BlenderQuiBids Buy Now price: $149.99Won with: One Real Bid
Item: Klein Air Lift Leather Barstool PairQuiBids Buy Now price: $224.99Won with: Three Real Bids
Item: Breville The Smart GrillQuiBids Buy Now price: $299.99Won with: Three Real Bids
Item: Wolfgang Puck 33pc. Cookware SetQuiBids Buy Now price: $379.99Won with: Seven Real Bids
Jewelry & Fashion
Item: Ingersoll Stetson WatchQuiBids Buy Now price: $410.00Won with: Two Voucher Bids
Item: U.S. Traveler Toronto 3pc Luggage SetQuiBids Buy Now price: $179.99Won with: Three Voucher Bids
Item: Swarvoski Elements 14k Gold BraceletQuiBids Buy Now price: $359.19Won with: Two Real Bids
Item: Ingersoll Tipi WatchQuiBids Buy Now price: $415.00Won with: One Real Bid, Eight Voucher Bids
Sports & Recreation
Item: Callaway RAZR X HL Graphite Iron SetQuiBids Buy Now price: $643.99Won with: Six Real Bids
Item: Ronix Vault Wakeboard w/ Divide BootsQuiBids Buy Now price: $489.99Won with: Four Real Bids
Item: Callaway Razr Fit DriverQuiBids Buy Now price: $299.99Won with: Three Voucher Bids
Electronics
Item: Haier LE32N1620 32” 720p LED HDTVQuiBids Buy Now price: $349.99Won with: Two Real Bids
Item: PlayStation3 320GB Uncharted 3 BundleQuiBids Buy Now price: $314.99Won with: Seven Real Bids
Item: The New Apple iPad 16GB WiFiQuiBids Buy Now price: $519.99Won with: Four Voucher Bids
Item: Aaria AVER62C Verdi Executive ChairQuiBids Buy Now price: $199.99Won with: Five Voucher Bids
Item: Beats by Dr. Dre Tour HeadphonesQuiBids Buy Now price: $149.99Won with: Five Voucher Bids
Item: Western Digital 2TB Hard DriveQuiBids Buy Now price: $149.99Won with: Eight Real Bids
Item: Turtle Beach XP300 Wireless HeadsetQuiBids Buy Now price: $154.99Won with: Seven Voucher Bids
Item: Beats Solo by Dr. Dre HeadphonesQuiBids Buy Now price: $179.99Won with: Two Real Bids
Have a big win that you got for less than ten bids? Share it with us in the comments! Happy bidding!
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There are thirteen different departments that comprise the entirety of QuiBids’ operation, but some of them employ a bunch more than others. One such department is Customer Support, which has about 30 people working around the clock to make sure that your QuiBids shopping experience is as fun and efficient as possible!
One of them is account management specialist Buddy Archer. Buddy’s been here for nearly two years, working to help you understand how our auction model works, so you can get the most out of your QuiBids shopping experience! He’s this month’s Above and Beyond Employee, so let’s take a minute to get to know him with ten quick questions about fireworks, George Michael, and Chuck Norris.
1. How did you get your job here at QuiBids?
I had a few friends that worked here and I sent in my résumé. After a few tough questions from Josh Walker (Customer Support’s head honcho) I had myself a job!
2. Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Mario Lemieux
3. What was the last product/service you spent more than $100 on?Fireworks. Had to celebrate the Fourth of July in a big way.
4. If you couldn’t work for QuiBids, what would your dream job be?
Owning my own line of camouflage.
5. What’s your favorite restaurant to cater a QuiBids Fun Friday?
Ted’s.
6. Fill in the blank: My boss comes in at 10 a.m. and unexpectedly gives me the rest of the day off. I go to the golf course and play 18 holes.
7. Favorite online distraction at work?ESPN.com
8. Who plays Buddy Archer in the movie about your life?Chuck Norris
9. Favorite song, right now?George Michael — “Careless Whisper”
Editor’s note: If you enjoyed listening to “Careless Whisper,” then you should definitely consider yourself encouraged to watch “Sexy Sax Man Careless Whisper Prank feat. Sergio Flores directors cut” on YouTube.
10. We shift offices around here at QuiBids fairly regularly, especially since we’ve expanded a lot in the last two years. How many different office rooms have you called home and about how many people would you estimate you’ve shared with?
Hahaha gosh lets see here. I’ve worked in four different offices and would say I’ve probably shared an office at one point with about 20 different people. Maybe even 25.
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Read about our previous Above and Beyond Employees and Managers!Mike DomingosAnthony Brown
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At QuiBids, playing games is part of our business. So much so that we’ve got a whole team of developers whose job is to build fun, new additions to our QuiBids Games section!
Their latest product is very similar to the popular Words With Friends iPhone app, but our version’s better because you can play it for free bids! We’re proud to introduce Word Scramble!
Like the popular iPhone app Words With Friends, Word Scramble features a Scrabble-like board, tiles, and word/letter multipliers. Also similarly, the goal is to play letters on the board to form words to generate as many points as possible!
Unlike Words With Friends though, you play Word Scramble against a clock, so quick thinking is a must.
There’s a pretty useful How-To when you start each game (don’t worry, you can choose to skip it if you know what you’re doing), so I won’t go too much into a tutorial-style explanation. However, having had the advantage of testing Word Scramble out (sidenote: I’m having trouble believing that playing games is part of my job, but then again, I work for QuiBids) I’ve come up with a few tips that will help you build a strategy for this particular game.
Word Scramble Strategy #1: Play small words quickly.
LAMP’s pretty innocuous, right? I mean, it’s just four little letters. How much can they add up to? Well, when you factor in the right tile multiplier and the creation of the second, even-smaller word YA, you nab yourself a quick 25 points. That’s eight Voucher Bids in a single play.
Playing longer words isn’t a great strategy because your letter tiles change out every thirty seconds. It’s very difficult to consistently create words when the letters are constantly swapping out from under you. Creating simple words is especially helpful, as you can add to them later for more points. See BALE on the screenshot above? I didn’t have an S to make it plural or a D to make it past-tense when I started out, but sure enough, the letter I needed came along later and I scooped up an extra 18 points by playing a single tile.
Moral of the story: Add up small words as fast as you can. It’s very difficult to get through all the letter tiles in a single game, but playing small ball is more likely to pay out big.
Word Scramble Strategy #2: Aim for the corners.
Currently, the placement of the multiplier tiles on the board is the same every time, which means that there are four TW (or Triple Word) tiles in play — one for each corner. These are the most valuable tiles on the board so try your best to make use of them by spreading as far out from the center as possible. Even a pretty basic word like CONE will net you plenty of points when you drop it on a TW tile.
I played Word Scramble about 8-10 times and got the biggest payout —137 points, which rings up to 45 Voucher Bids— when I implemented this particular strategy. DRONES was my big winner (24 points) but even little ones like YO/SO and DIED each netted enough points to make the spread-out tactic worthwhile.
Word Scramble Strategy #3: The more words you create with a single play, the more points you rack up.
By playing AMP in just the right spot, I created two words: YA and LAMP, for a total of 25 points (thanks to the Triple Letter tile hiding under the M).
Sometimes you get lucky and the total winds up much greater than the sum of its parts!
Word Scramble Strategy #4: Don’t worry if your starter word’s no good.
If you keep it simple, you can wait and capitalize when the right tile comes along. Remember how I scooped an extra 18 points by adding a D to the end of BALE earlier? Well here I started out with VENT and turned it into VENTED, earning a few extra points and more importantly creating a highway to that all-valuable TL tile.
Word Scramble Strategy #5: Only use the Switch function if you really, really have to.
Switching drains precious seconds off the clock and distracts your brain from the flow of the game, so I don’t recommend doing it unless you find yourself in the following situation: If you find you’re dealt a whole tray of vowels or a whole tray of consonants (or an unfavorable ratio, like 6:1 of one to the other), immediately switch them out for new tiles. It’s extremely difficult to create a whole word using just what’s on the board and a tray’s worth of either all consonants or all vowels, but if you realize what you’ve been dealt and make the switch quickly, then you’ll leave yourself with plenty of time to create a word out of your new letters.
Bonus Strategy: Read up!
I went ahead and included the screenshots from the Word Scramble tutorial at the bottom here, so you can learn how to play before you even take your first tray of letter tiles. Please note that if you click on the screenshots, they’ll get larger and easier to read. Good luck with Word Scramble and as always, happy bidding!
"Dear Quibids:
As you can see from the attached photo I'm a big fan. What a cool concept for shopping! I now start off my my day with a home brewed expresso utilizing my new Breville Barista. After that I slip on over to the office to check e-mails, Facebook and of course Qubids on my new 27" iMac. The day ends with a perfectly chilled wine from my Kalorik wine cooler and a movie on my Samsung 59" Plasma 3D TV. Of course I can control the TV and all my audio video devices with my Logitech Harmony remote.
What else can I say that the picture doesn't. .. I've won some great stuff on Quibids, including everything I wearing (except for my hat). The paint on the walls -purchased with a Home Depot Gift Card won on Quibids. My shorts and sandals -purchased at Overstock.com with gift cards won on Quibids. My sunglasses (Oakley Crosshair 2.0) won on Quibids. My Quibids T-Shirt -of course won on Quibids!
So what's the secret to winning these great items? There is none. I encourage everyone to read your help section as everything is there they need to know. Despite all the great stuff in the photo, I don't always win. If however you are willing to pay full retail for an item you can not lose on your site -the worst that can happen is that you purchased what you wanted for full price but had some fun doing it.
Thanks for all the great stuff Quibids!
Regards,
Bryan T"
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Congrats to our newest QuiBidder of the Week, Elitsa M. from the United States! Elitsa won loads of high-quality items on QuiBids, like a guitar for under $6.00, and a turntable for under $0.10!
Elitsa also explains the bidding strategy she used to attain these wins.
Set limits before entering an auction.
Bid Aggressively – like this guy!
Best times for Elitsa to bid: early morning or late evening.
Check out Elitsa’s full QuiBids story below:
“I started bidding in October after seeing a commercial for QuiBids on TV and was amazed at how many quality Christmas gifts I could get through QuiBids. My bidding strategy is to ‘scare’ other bidders away by aggressively bidding and using the Bid-O-Matic option early in an auction (for a limited preset amount of bids of course). It has led me to win items for a fraction of their cost, since people believe it is too early to start a bidding war with me then. Also, I bid around the time of the morning commute and dinner when people are occupied elsewhere.
Using this strategy, I won a Yamaha guitar for $5.63, a desk for $1.79, a sewing machine for $0.10, a turntable for $0.12, Ivanka Trump bags for $0.08 and $0.12, amazing Nambe accessories for less than a dollar each, and lots of beautiful jewelry and useful gift cards! The delivery was very fast (never more than a week) and customer service is stellar! Thank you, QuiBids!” – Elitsa M. QuiBidder of the Week.
Click Here to Enter to Be the Next QuiBidder of the Week
Would you like to tell your QuiBids story and potentially be the next QuiBidder of the Week? Then submit it along with a photo of yourself via the QuiBidder of the Week application on QuiBids’ Facebook Page. Here are some of the past winners:
QoW 20 Shareese M.
QoW 19 – James H.
QoW 18 – Lena G.
QoW 17 – Asya H.
QoW 16 – A.J. A.Week 15 – Don W.QoW 14 – Suzanne P.
QoW 13 – Linda C.
QoW 12 – Tom D.
QoW 11 – Wendi M.
QoW 10 – Catherine A.
QoW 9 – Bryce S.
QoW 8 – David Di Franco, Jr.
QoW 7 – Patricia S.
QoW 6 – Celeste K.
QoW 5 – Rob L.
QoW 4 – Greg W.
QoW 3 – Lisa D.
QoW 2 – Jack E.
QoW 1 – Robert H.
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Join us in congratulating the new QuiBidder of the Week, Linda W.! Linda has had some clear success on QuiBids, and she’s not holding back about sharing what she does to score great QuiBids wins. Here are two things in particular that we found worth mentioning:
Stock up on gift cards
Linda built up a collection of Amazon gift cards and used them to purchase a Toshiba Thrive tablet. We love hearing stories about creative QuiBidders like Linda, who use use gift cards won on QuiBids to attain items that were previously thought to be unreachable. We’ve even had QuiBidders use gift cards to purchase a Honeymoon!
Read QuiBids 101
We never can seem to stress this enough. If you want to have success on QuiBids, you must read and understand QuiBids 101, our blog, the FAQs, in addition to keeping up with all of our newsletter and social media updates.
“This is me with my Dyson fan valued at over $400 that I won with .22 cents, my Toshiba Thrive valued over $300 I bought with all my Amazon gift cards I won, my Wal-mart gift cards and some of my rings I’ve won. I have learned from QuiBids 101 to watch out for the notorious over bidders, keep reasonable limits, I have used the buy it now for many of my gift cards. It seems like every day I’m receiving something I have won on QuiBids. I’ve started calling packages from QuiBids my “Happy Mail.” Thanks to the Limit Busters I have been able to win by watching for the right times of the days to bid on in order to win. I am disabled and am on a limited budget so I have to utilize every opportunity there is to win. Between the working at studying the auction trends and the great values offered, I am able to enjoy things I would NEVER be able to enjoy otherwise!!! Thank you, QUIBIDS!!!” – Linda W., QuiBids’ Featured QuiBidder
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Would you like to tell your QuiBids story and potentially be the next Featured QuiBidder? Then submit it along with a photo of yourself via the QuiBidder of the Week application on QuiBids’ Facebook Page. Here are some of the past winners:
QoW 21 Elitsa M.
QoW 20 Shareese M.
QoW 19 – James H.
QoW 18 – Lena G.
QoW 17 – Asya H.
QoW 16 – A.J. A.Week 15 – Don W.QoW 14 – Suzanne P.
QoW 13 – Linda C.
QoW 12 – Tom D.
QoW 11 – Wendi M.
QoW 10 – Catherine A.
QoW 9 – Bryce S.
QoW 8 – David Di Franco, Jr.
QoW 7 – Patricia S.
QoW 6 – Celeste K.
QoW 5 – Rob L.
QoW 4 – Greg W.
QoW 3 – Lisa D.
QoW 2 – Jack E.
QoW 1 – Robert H.
Need more info? Check out the QuiBidder of the Week Guidelines.
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Did you know you can enter to become a Featured QuiBidder more than once? That’s what our newest winner, Catherine A. did. Most people don’t have just one story, and every day can present a fresh opportunity to create new QuiBids story to share with the world. What story would you like to share? Tell us (and submit a photo) here. Be sure to check out what Catherine has to say below:
“This is a photo of me with my Mom. She loved to shop, but always had to forgo many of the things she wanted because of financial limitations. She would have LOVED QuiBids!” – Catherine A.
“Hmmm: how has QuiBids changed the way that I shop? Well, if Q auctioned groceries and lingerie, I would probably never move away from my computer! Besides all of the housewares I’ve won, like a deep fryer, roaster pan, lasagna pan, coffeemakers, and so many more, I’ve also won electronics, a camera, a camcorder, and enough gift cards to treat family and friends to restaurants for a long time! Anything else I need for my home is paid for with all the Home Depot cards! This is not a frivolous addiction: it is careful financial planning! So far, I have earned a 50% profit on my investment by teaching myself who to avoid and by studying the selling prices of items in order to gauge the best time to begin bidding. Patience and planning pays off on QuiBids! Thanks, QuiBids, for making the recession a lot easier to survive!” – Catherine A., Featured QuiBids’ QuiBidder
Click Here to Enter to Be the Next Featured QuiBidder
Would you like to tell your QuiBids story and potentially be the next QuiBidder of the Week? Then submit it along with a photo of yourself via the Featured QuiBidder application on the QuiBids’ Facebook page. Click Here to see past winners.
Need more info? Check out the QuiBidder of the Week Guidelines.
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The Miami Heat tied up the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City last night at an even 1-1, and while that the QuiBids office (which, you might recall, is located about five miles north of the Thunder’s Chesapeake Energy Arena) a little bit down this morning, we know the Thunder will storm back into Miami at full force when they start Game 3 on Sunday.
In the meantime though, we’ll be cheering for our team a couple of different ways, and you can join in on the fun too!
Earlier this week we set it up so that you can Profile Pic(k) this year’s NBA Champion over at the QuiBids Facebook. Pick the winner correctly and we’ll issue a promotional code that’s good for free bids!
We also built a super-fun app that’ll let you spruce up your Facebook profile picture in honor of the Finals! Add a James Harden beard, a pair of goofy Russell Westbrook glasses, or LeBron’s headband!
And lastly, since Sunday’s a long, long, long ways off, we put together a little soundtrack of songs to get you there and get your NBA Finals fix along the way. Here are a bunch of the best songs with the names of this year’s Eastern and Western Conference Champions in them. It’s also worth noting that in assembling these playlists, I noticed the general trend that “thunder” skewed a little metal while “heat” toward cheesy ‘80s pop.
Anyway, check these songs out on the YouTube embeds or via Spotify below!
“Canned Heat” — Jamiroquai
“Thunderstruck” — AC/DC (obviously)
“Heat Wave” — Linda Ronstadt
“Continuous Thunder” — Japandroids
“The Heat is On” — Glenn Frey
“Thunder on the Mountain” — Bob Dylan
“Heat of the Night” — Paulina Rubio
“Thunder” — The Runaways
“Just a Little Heat” — The Black Keyshttp://bit.ly/McaOT5
“Blood and Thunder” — Mastodonhttp://bit.ly/McaOT6
“Heatwave” — SBTRKThttp://bit.ly/McaMe3
“Thunder” — Ruskohttp://bit.ly/McaOT7
“Heat of the Moment” — Asiahttp://bit.ly/McaMe8
“The Thunder Rolls” — Garth Brookshttp://bit.ly/McaMe9
“Disco Heat” — Calvin Harrishttp://bit.ly/McaOTa
“Thunder Road” — Bruce Springsteenhttp://bit.ly/McaMeb
And while you’re at it, you may want to check out a few great QuiBids products that you can use to listen to this stuff!Monster Studio Beats by Dre
Marley Jammin’ In-Ear Headphones
Jamo 650 Watt Subwoofer
Energy by Klipsch Computer speakers
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He goes by many names. Father, papa, patriarch, old man, and our personal favorite: Dad. The man’s earned a special spot in our hearts, one reserved for the man who could fix a leaky bathroom faucet, tuck you into bed at night, and assure you it’s going to be OK when you fell off your bike and scraped your knees up real bad.
Starting June 1st, QuiBids will offer tons of great gift ideas for Dad, and all you need to do is win one of them! Similar to how we showcased certain products for Mother’s Day, QuiBids will host a product gallery application on Facebook, but this time it will be full of Father’s Day gift ideas available for auction on QuiBids. Simply head on over to our Facebook page this Friday (June 1st), and you’ll access an insanely cool Father’s Day product gallery application that will easily help you find the perfect gift for Dad. What’s on Dad’s wish list this year?
In the meantime, here are a few Dad’s Day gift ideas to whet your whistle:
United States
BMS Palazzo 150CC Gas Scooter
Masterbuilt Barrel Grill
Canada
Callaway RAZR X Black Driver
Australia
$100 Barbeques Galore Gift Card
According to our research, many bidders often use QuiBids to purchase gifts for friends and family. Have you ever used QuiBids to purchase a gift for someone? Leave a comment and let us know about it. Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page on June 1 to see the Father’s Day Gallery!
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This week’s featured QuiBidder is Lena G. from the United States. Like many other Quibidders before her, Lena experienced some skepticism when she first heard about the deals that people were getting with QuiBids. So she approached with caution, to determine for herself if QuiBids was in fact legitimate or a scam.
It didn’t take Lena long to realize that QuiBids was just what we say: an exciting, fun way to shop and save on tons of hot products! After winning a sweet Nike Thermal Jacket for herself and a Hoover vacuum for her mother, Lena quickly became a fan of entertainment shopping, and can now proudly say that she is the QuiBidder of the Week! Check out her QuiBids story below:
“When first signing up with QuiBids, I was a bit skeptical. I remember reading online that the website was just a big scam. However, I thought about it and decided the only way to find out if it is a scam is to actually try the website out. After winning a beginner auction I started to realize that QuiBids might actually not be a scam. After my first win, I decided to bid on a new jacket, and guess what? I won a Nike Thermal Jacket for only $o.01 on QuiBids!!! A PENNY!!! I was so excited! I even convinced my mom to use QuiBids! She wanted a vacuum, and what happens? I won a Hoover Vacuum for my mother!! This website is AWESOME and totally not a scam whatsoever!!! I LOVE QUIBIDS!!!!!” – Lena G., QuiBidder of the Week
Click Here to Enter to Be the Next QuiBidder of the Week
Would you like to tell your QuiBids story and potentially be the next QuiBidder of the Week? Then submit your story along with a photo of yourself via the QuiBidder of the Week application on QuiBids’ Facebook Page. Here are some of the past winners:
QoW 17 – Asya H.
QoW 16 – A.J. A.Week 15 – Don W.QoW 14 – Suzanne P.
QoW 13 – Linda C.
QoW 12 – Tom D.
QoW 11 – Wendi M.
QoW 10 – Catherine A.
QoW 9 – Bryce S.
QoW 8 – David Di Franco, Jr.
QoW 7 – Patricia S.
QoW 6 – Celeste K.
QoW 5 – Rob L.
QoW 4 – Greg W.
QoW 3 – Lisa D.
QoW 2 – Jack E.
QoW 1 – Robert H.
Still need help? Check out the QuiBidder of the Week Guidelines.
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One of the bigger components of the recent QuiBids redesign was the introduction of product pages. It’s a change we’re really excited about for a lot of reasons, the foremost being that it makes casual browsing and full-fledged shopping much faster, easier experiences for our customers. Yay for improved user experience!
Being an online auction site, we obviously had all of our products listed on their individual auction pages, but that sometimes complicated users’ searches for specific items. Think of all the auctions for a particular item — say a Canon camera — like a bunch of red marbles scattered across the floor. Not so hard to just pick one out, right? Well, when you scatter a bunch of blue marbles (auctions for a Samsung Galaxy Tab) and a bunch of yellow marbles (Monster Cable Beats Pro Headphones) and a bunch of green marbles (HP laptops) out there with them, you’ve suddenly got a gigantic, colorful mess on your hands.
Product pages are our way of gathering up all these marbles and keeping them together, so you don’t have to go hunting for loose ones that roll under the sofa. Aside from listing the given product’s description and specs, you can also use product pages to view all scheduled auctions for that particular product and even vital statistics on the last nine auctions for it. All the information you need is centralized on the product page!
The one thing you can’t do on a product page is actually bid in an auction for the product, but luckily that’s just a single click away.
Does that all make sense? Just to make sure we’re on the same page (sorry, couldn’t resist that lame pun), let’s break down the different functionalities offered by product pages and auction pages.
The product page
-You can view all scheduled auctions for the given product here.
-You can view statistics for the nine previous auctions for the product, including the end price, number of bids spent, total paid, and percent savings.
-You can view the auction description here.
The auction page
-This is where you actually bid on the auction.
-You can Buy Now here, so long as you’ve cast at least one bid in the auction.
-You can view auctions for similar products.
-You can view the auction description here also.
-You can view the immediate Bidding History, including the Bid-O-Matic use and information about each bidding customer.
Happy bidding!
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This week’s featured QuiBidder is Asya H. from the United States. In the photo below, Asya is wearing a smile almost as huge as the deals she won on QuiBids because she paid less than two dollars for both Invicta Watches she’s wearing! The watches’ retail value adds up to around $890! You don’t need a calculator to see that these are some incredible savings!
“I won two Invicta Watches! One retails at $595.00 and I got it for $1.07. The other watch retails at $295.00 and I got it for only $0.10!!!! I also won a Swarovski Crystal Ring (on my finger in the picture) for a penny!!! My husband and I love QuiBids! We wait until the last second when we think the other bidders are about to quit and we go for it. I have also won a diamond necklace, gift cards, voucher bids, and Gameplays. QuiBids is awesome! I look there before I get anything at retail value.” – Asya H. – QuiBidder of the Week
Click Here to Enter to Be the Next QuiBidder of the Week
Would you like to tell your QuiBids story and potentially be the next QuiBidder of the Week? Then submit your story along with a photo of yourself via the QuiBidder of the Week application on QuiBids’ Facebook Page. Here are some of the past winners:
QoW 15 – A.J. A.QoW 14 – Suzanne P.
QoW 13 – Linda C.
QoW 12 – Tom D.
QoW 11 – Wendi M.
QoW 10 – Catherine A.
QoW 9 – Bryce S.
QoW 8 – David Di Franco, Jr.
QoW 7 – Patricia S.
QoW 6 – Celeste K.
QoW 5 – Rob L.
QoW 4 – Greg W.
QoW 3 – Lisa D.
QoW 2 – Jack E.
QoW 1 – Robert H.
How did Asya score so many great wins?
In the last sentence of Asya’s QuiBids story, she explained that she looks on QuiBids before purchasing a product at retail elsewhere. This is why your number-two favorite bidding tip, according to our QuiBids 101 poll, is to “Go into an auction expecting to pay retail.” The Buy Now feature on QuiBids allows you to apply your spent bids toward purchasing the product at retail. This way if you lose an auctions your spent bids are not wasted. They are simply discounted from the retail price of the product.
For example: Say you intend to purchase a 3D HDTV for your loved one’s birthday. You’ve got two options. You could pay retail and purchase the exact same TV from a traditional store, or you could try to win it from QuiBids for up to 99% off MSRP. If you don’t win you can still purchase the HDTV at retail with QuiBids’ Buy Now, but that’s not as fun now, is it?
Still have questions? Check out the QuiBidder of the Week Guidelines.
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The summer’s been brutal here in Oklahoma, so polo-style shirts and handsome khaki shorts have become a staple of the QuiBids office’s collective (and casual) male fashion sense. At best, some of us are casual golfers, but we sure do well when it comes to dressing like the pros.
These Hurley Dry Out Walkshorts from our Jewelry & Fashion category scream “Function!” in this crazy heat, good enough for the office (well, our office, at least), a trip to the woods, lake, mountains, or all of the above! And being khaki means that they’ll literally match with just about any color shirt you’ve got.
Anyhoo, we pulled the numbers on the last 27 auctions for the Hurley Dry Out Walkshorts, and while they’re certainly not a slam dunk item (like, say, this Portable iPod Boombox) you can certainly snag a pair and save. You can even choose between sizes 34 and 36! Let’s have a look at the numbers.
-Of the last 27 auctions for the Walkshorts, an average of 26.9 bids were spent by winners.
-All customers who bid on auctions for the Walkshorts spent Voucher Bids at a 3:1 rate against Real Bids.
-Winners, on the other hand, spent 1.6 Real Bids for every Voucher Bid they spent in Walkshorts auctions.
-The average auction end price for the Walkshorts was $2.04.
-Auctions ought to start heating up this afternoon and evening. Check the Live Auctions module on the product page to see exactly when!
And as always, happy bidding! Let us know how you fare in the comments. And in case you’re curious, here are previous Product Spotlights for other products you can check out!
Supersonic 10.1” Android TabletKrups XP1020 Espresso MachineTamron Macro Zoom Lens vs. Canon Telephoto Zoom LensIvanka Trump Alexandrite SatchelPortable iPod BoomboxHQ Sports Bomber TubeEnergy EW100 225-Watt SubwooferOasis Cabana Gazebo