Thanksgiving Thoughts

Watching a few of the latest auctions, I decided to write about what Thanksgiving would have looked like with some of our fellow bidder.

While many of the pilgrims came here with the best intentions, so do the majority of DealDash bidders. We buy bids, do a little research and hope that all we have studied helps us become winners. Much like the Pilgrims, the majority of bidders want what they bid on, really don’t care to intimidate or blame, merely want what they perceive as attainable goals. Maybe it is a new chair, a new computer, or a gift card to a favorite restaurant. These are not lofty goals, just a wish list of things that could be.

When a new bidder comes to town, much like the new pilgrims coming to our land; they have a few choices to make. You can be a pleasant addition to the group or village; or, you can be an instigator causing havoc on every auction you bid on. I prefer the former, let’s all bid together, knowing the outcome will be determined by fairness and a little logic making a happy Thanksgiving for all.

If you are a bidder that creates havoc, the auction takes on a whole new life of its own. Stomping, slapping, or just denying anyone time on the free bid meter, makes you an unwelcome guest to any auction. Sort of like showing up for the Thanksgiving feast a day late and expecting the dinner to be great. It usually does not happen that way. Late comers, slappers and stompers may win an auction or two, but over all the wins will go to those who are patient and smart in the bidding process.

Related: Knowing “When” To Concede And Playing Fair On DealDash

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow bidders, may the Cornucopia be filled with wonderful DealDash treasures for us all!

By Joan Vith