Starman Auction: How Does It Work? Learn the Rules and Get Ready to Bid!

Okay, here’s my experience with the Starman Auction:

So, I got into this online auction thing called Starman Auction. I heard about it from somewhere, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” I had some old stuff lying around that I wanted to get rid of, and maybe make a few bucks in the process. These were pretty much tools and equipment I no longer needed. But it’s not just about selling, I also wanted to try bidding on some items too. You know, see both sides of the coin.

First things first, I signed up on their website. It was pretty straightforward. I listed my items one by one, took some decent pictures, wrote some descriptions, and set the starting prices. They said each item would get its own spotlight, which I thought was cool. It was not like those bulk auctions where everything is just lumped together.

I learned a couple of new terms too. Like “Times the Money” which I guess is something you need to know when bidding. The whole process was kind of like eBay but also felt different, more official I guess. One time, there was this auction with hand tools from some estate sale, and another time it was precision tools from a company that went out of business. There were even aircraft jacks! I was amazed by the variety.

• Signing up: Pretty easy, no fuss.
• Listing items: Took some time, but it was worth it to showcase each item properly.
• Bidding: I tried bidding in small amounts at first. Then I tried setting my maximum bid right away, just to see what would happen.
• Watching auctions: Some of these auctions got really intense! There was one with fuselages, wings, and landing gear. That was wild!

The auctions themselves were interesting to watch. I didn’t bid on everything, just a few things that caught my eye. I did bid on some hand tools and some office equipment, but it was really just for fun. Also, there was also one with pallet racks and office equipment which I also joined just to see what it’s like.

In the end, I did manage to sell a few of my items. It wasn’t a ton of money, but it was more than I expected. And I didn’t win any bids, but that’s okay. The whole experience was pretty fun and I learned a lot about how these online auctions work. It was definitely different from just selling stuff on regular online stores.

My Final Takeaway

If you have stuff to sell, especially if it’s a bit unique or specialized, Starman Auction seems like a decent place to try. And if you’re into bidding, it can be pretty exciting. Just don’t get too carried away and always keep in mind the “Times the Money” thing. Oh, and those increment things when bidding, they can be tricky.