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Frequently Asked Questions

Membership

Fees

Adding an Auction

Taking Part in an Auction

Other


How much does it cost to join Webchalkboard?

Site membership currently costs £10/year and enables you to add unlimited items to the auctions, as well as bidding and buying from the auctions. In a perfect world the site would be free, but we feel that by charging a small subscription, we help to ensure a basic level of quality for our listings and our bids. If you have any questions about this please contact us.

How do I setup a subscription?

Our subscriptions are managed by Paypal. Once you have registered and validated your account you should get the option to create a subscription with Paypal. Alternatively you will see subscription buttons when you try and either bid on an auction, or add a new auction item.

Where can I get a promo code?

As a special promotion to launch the site we have released a number of promo codes around web forums and communites online. If you are lucky enough to find one then just enter this into the registration form and get full instant access without the need for a Paypal subscription.

If you don't have a promo code, please contact us for availability. We only have a certain amount of free memberships available, so these will be released on a first come, first served basis.


How do I add an auction?

Adding an auction is easy, just click on the 'add' link in the top right hand menu, once you are logged in.

How much does it cost to add an auction?

Listing an auction is free to members.

How long do auctions last?

Auctions can last anything up to 3 months. The duration of the auction is set at the time of creation by the seller. They can choose set time spans from 1 week to 3 months.

Can I add pictures?

Yes you can add up to 4 pictures to go alongside each auction listing. Images are attached to a listing after the item has been added.


If I place a bid am I commited to paying the seller?

Yes by entering a bid into the auction you are entering into a contract with the seller and must honour your bid. In the same way as you would on any other online auction, e.g. ebay.

I can't bid, why not!?

The most common reason is that you have not setup your membership, or have full access right within your account. Please contact us for help.

Do you stop last minute bidding on items? I.e. Sniping?

We don't currently have any anti-sniping as we feel this takes away from the excitment of taking part in online auctions. Our end dates are fixed (unless the seller chooses to extend the auction.)

Are auctions extended?

This is up to the seller, but no they are generally not extended.

How do I pay for the items bought in the auction?

We do not have anything to do with the exchange of money or offer any kind of escrow service. The seller will inform you of the methods of Payment they accept.

How do I know if what I'm bidding on is worth it?

It is worth taking great care that the items you are buying are genuine and you are comfortable with the arrangement before exchanging any money for goods. Webchalkboard auction listings are created by third party sellers and as such webchalkboard cannot be held in any way liable for any losses incurred by members of it's site. If you feel you have been sold a pup, then please contact us ASAP and we will terminate the sellers account if we feel it is appropriate. We can however offer absolutely no refunds or compensations. Basically you bid at your own risk.

Can you set a maximum bid and have the system autobid for you?

Not currently, we are looking at incorporating this feature in the next release of the software.

Do you check the websites before letting them go up for auction?

We do not vet our listings before they go live, but we try and keep an eye on the site to ensure our listings are of high quality. If you feel an auction is fraudulent, innaccurate, illegal or just spam, then please contact us as soon as possible and we will remove it.


How do I reset my password?

Please contact us for this.


Do I pay commissions on items sold?

No.

Do I pay to list an item for auction?

No.