Once you find an item you're interested in, it's easy to place a bid. Here's how:

1.	To bid on an item, you'll need to register first. Then carefully look over the item listing. In the example below, the high bid is currently $20.00.

2.	Enter your maximum bid in the box at the bottom of the page. Then, click the Review Bid button. In this example, the minimum bid increment is $5, so you would need to bid at least $25.

3.	Enter your User ID and password and then click the Place Bid button. That's it! eBay will now bid on your behalf up to your maximum.
	You'll get an email confirming your bid. And at the end of the listing, you'll receive another email indicating whether you've won the item, with an explanation of next steps.

Next Step: How to Sell

If you need more help
 Learn more about buying with eBay's online help.
 Take a guided audio tour of bidding.
 Try an introductory tutorial on bidding—at your own pace.
 Or try placing a practice bid.
 Learn more about bidding on vehicles at eBay Motors.

Related Help topics
 Getting Started Overview
 How to Find Items
 How to Sell
 Why eBay Is Safe