Did you know that the software operators running the application can see your interest level on a lot in a live auction? When you place your cursor over the Bid button, the software operator can see that a bidder has interest in an item. The operator also knows if a buyer has placed a prebid on the current lot in the ring. The operator even knows if a buyer has moved your cursor off your bid button, no longer showing interest in the item.
This helps the software operator determine the interest level on a specific lot and whether to keep the bidding going. For online buyers, this is highly beneficial because now the software operator knows a buyer is interested in a specific item. Think about it – in a store a sales associate knows you’re interested in something if you pick it up, try it on, or ask questions. Our interest meter provides the same level of intuition for software operators, ensuring you’re never left out of the action. If active buyers are bidding or hovering over the Bid button, a software operator will alert the auctioneer to continue to accept bids on an item. We encourage buyers to be aware of their actions when making a purchase as this enables software operators to get accurate readings for auctioneers. Bid early, bid often and show your interest!
