eBay can alert you about an auction ending or when you are outbid on an item. You can receive alerts by the following:
You can subscribe to text message (SMS) alerts or IM alerts in My eBay and start receiving notifications when you've been outbid or when a listing has ended. If you enable these alerts, you’ll see the words “You were outbid on” or “end” followed by a short description, item number, and bid amount. For example: You were outbid on “Snoopy PEZ dispenser"(#3536992432). Price £7.50, ends 25/02/2007.
If you receive an alert, you can then respond to the alert and bid again.
Text Message (SMS) Alerts
Text message (SMS) alerts are messages sent to your mobile phone. Not only can you receive an alert, but you can then bid again on your item by responding to the alert with your maximum bid amount.
To receive text message alerts, you need a device that has text messaging (SMS) capabilities, like a mobile phone. Most mobile phone operators charge for text messages, so please review the plan of your service provider for text message capabilities and charges that may apply when you use this service. Your service provider should be able to help you with this information.
To add a text messaging address:Go to My eBay. You may be asked to sign in.
Under My Account on the left, click 'Communication Preferences'.
Click Show in the 'Delivery Options' section.
Click Subcribe to sign up for text messages.
Select your mobile phone network, and enter your mobile phone number.
Select the options you want, and click the Agree and Continue button.
To complete the text message subscription process, you will need to reply to the text message on your mobile phone.
Note: Make sure you follow the instructions in the message to complete the process.
Instant Messaging (IM) alerts
IM alerts are instant messages sent to a chat window on your computer desktop.
To add an IM address: Go to My eBay. You may be asked to sign in.
Under My Account on the left, click 'Communication Preferences'.
Click Show in the 'Delivery Option' section.
Click Subscribe to sign up for instant messages.
Select your instant messenger provider, and click the Continue button.
You will be sent to the provider’s site for verification.
Additional Notes
Most alerts arrive a few minutes after they are created; however, factors such network coverage or congestion can affect delivery. eBay cannot guarantee specific times.
If you chose to use text message alerts, you will receive an outbid or end of auction message for every active listing on your account.
If you chose to use SMS alerts you will be charged £0.12 per item. This is a premium service.
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