If your object has a reserve price, we’ll set a starting bid based on your object type. This starting bid helps you get the best auction result and improves the chances of a successful sale.

In general, bids under the reserve price help to build momentum and are nothing to worry about.

But to help make sure you get the best result at auction, we set a strategic starting bid to encourage early interest, leading to better results at auction.

If the starting bid is below the reserve price, you can trust that this recommendation is based on thorough research. Starting with a lower bid helps generate early momentum, increasing the chances of achieving the best result for your object.

Also keep in mind, when someone bids on an object with a reserve price, we’ll let them know if their bid was above or below the reserve price. This gives them the chance to continue bidding until they reach the reserve price.