How does BidCactus work?
Bid Refund Policy
What does this cost me?
Top 10 tips for new Cacti

How does BidCactus work?

Register for free

Signup for an account at BidCactus.com

Purchase your bids

Bids cost $0.75 each and come in packs of 30, 50, 100, 150, and 250.

Pick an auction

We have an exciting variety of items to choose from. All of the items auctioned on our site are brand new!

Bid on an item

Each time you bid on an item, one bid will be deducted from your account and the auction price will increase by $0.01. Note that once you place a bid, it is considered "used" and will not be returned to you.

• Name of item
  You can click the name or the picture to get more info about the item.
• Retail value of item
   
• Auction timer (hh:mm:ss)
  Shows how much longer the auction will be open. When the clock nears zero, each bid will add 3-30 seconds back to the clock to allow you or other bidders to respond.
• Auction price
  The price starts at zero and each bid increases it by $0.01.
• Current highest bidder
  Displays the most recent bidder. If you are the final bidder when the clock runs out, you win, and the item is yours for the final auction price!
• Bid Button
  Click here to place a bid on the item.

Bid Refund Policy

You must purchase bids in order to participate in BidCactus auctions. Bids placed on an auction are considered "used" and are deducted from your account.

We are happy to refund any unused bids that you have purchased, however bids that have already been placed on an auction are non-refundable.

What does this cost me?

• Purchasing bids
  

  To bid in an auction, you must first purchase bids. Bids cost $0.75 each and come in packs of 30, 50, 100, 150, and 250 bids.

  A 50 Bidpack, for example, will give you 50 chances to bid. Every time you bid on an item, the number of bids in your account is reduced by one. When your bids run out, you must buy more bids in order to continue.

• Paying for an item
  If you win an auction, this is what you will pay:
  • The final auction price
  • Shipping and handling on an item. These charges can be found by clicking on the item and scrolling to the bottom of the details page. It is important to look at shipping costs when forming your auction strategy.
  • Connecticut state residents must pay 6.35% sales tax on physical items due to state law, because we are a Connecticut business. (Sorry, fellow Nutmeggers!)
  • Once checkout has been successfully completed and payment has been confirmed, you will receive your item.

Top 10 tips for new Cacti

The following is a section of suggestions from the BidCactus staff. They are not guaranteed strategies.

1. Before you get started, be sure to check out How BidCactus Works and our FAQs section.
2. Be patient and observe the site before you bid. Watch a few auctions as they come to an end and develop your own strategy.
3. Don't spread your bids too thinly. Focus on one or two auctions at a time to maximize your chances of winning.
4. It's better to bid late in the game. Wait until there are ten seconds or less on the clock before you place a bid.
5. Watch for our slower times and take advantage of them. When everyone is off enjoying their morning coffee or stuck in rush hour traffic, you can walk off with great deals.
6. Arm yourself with enough bids to win the item that you want.
7. Always keep an eye on the number of remaining bids in your account and purchase more if needed. You don't want to run out of bids at an inconvenient moment.
8. Look for hidden opportunities. If everyone is buzzing around the TV, then scoop up the $50 Visa card and splurge on something wonderful.
9. Take advantage of the great BidCactus Promotions - join us for Happy Hour Fridays.
10. Have fun!!!