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Getting the most from Swoopo
On these pages, you'll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about using Swoopo, and details of how to get in touch if you want to talk to us directly.
Help Topics
How do I top-up my bid account? What happens once I've won an auction?" Find the answers to these and many more of our most commonly asked questions in the list to the left.
Quick Links
Want to change your delivery address? Or maybe your password's slipped your mind. On the right, you'll find information on how to make changes to your Swoopo account.
Email Swoopo
If you can't find what your looking for in our help pages, maybe you'd like to contact our friendly Customer Service team. Click on the email link to the right, and we'll do our very best to answer your questions.
On these pages, you'll find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive about using Swoopo, and details of how to get in touch if you want to talk to us directly.
Help Topics
How do I top-up my bid account? What happens once I've won an auction?" Find the answers to these and many more of our most commonly asked questions in the list to the left.
Quick Links
Want to change your delivery address? Or maybe your password's slipped your mind. On the right, you'll find information on how to make changes to your Swoopo account.
Email Swoopo
If you can't find what your looking for in our help pages, maybe you'd like to contact our friendly Customer Service team. Click on the email link to the right, and we'll do our very best to answer your questions.
What is Swoopo?
Welcome to Swoopo, the home of exciting, fast-paced auctions on the internet.
Every day we sell brand new top-name products at incredibly low prices in auctions that start at just $0.12 with no reserve. Take a look at the items we're currently auctioning, and if one takes your fancy, why not buy some bids? They're only $0.65 each.
With each bid placed, the price of the item increases by $0.12. When you bid, we also reset the counter back up to a maximum of 20 seconds - to give someone else the chance to bid too if they're interested. If no-one else bids and the counter reaches zero, congratulations: you've won yourself a bargain on Swoopo! .
Even if you don't win the auction, you never have to leave Swoopo empty handed. Any time after you've placed your first bid in an auction, you can choose to buy the product for a discount, getting back the cost of the bids you placed in that auction. You'll never have to pay more than the Worth Up To price for any products on Swoopo. The auction will continue as usual, so other bidders can battle it out.
Welcome to Swoopo, the home of exciting, fast-paced auctions on the internet.
Every day we sell brand new top-name products at incredibly low prices in auctions that start at just $0.12 with no reserve. Take a look at the items we're currently auctioning, and if one takes your fancy, why not buy some bids? They're only $0.65 each.
With each bid placed, the price of the item increases by $0.12. When you bid, we also reset the counter back up to a maximum of 20 seconds - to give someone else the chance to bid too if they're interested. If no-one else bids and the counter reaches zero, congratulations: you've won yourself a bargain on Swoopo! .
Even if you don't win the auction, you never have to leave Swoopo empty handed. Any time after you've placed your first bid in an auction, you can choose to buy the product for a discount, getting back the cost of the bids you placed in that auction. You'll never have to pay more than the Worth Up To price for any products on Swoopo. The auction will continue as usual, so other bidders can battle it out.
How can I take part?
If you want to bid online, you'll first need to register. Once you´ve successfully registered, you can buy some bids and get bidding straight away.
If you want to bid online, you'll first need to register. Once you´ve successfully registered, you can buy some bids and get bidding straight away.
How much does a bid cost?
Each bid costs just $0.65, and are available in "BidPacks" of 40, 70, 120, 300 and 800 bids.
Each bid costs just $0.65, and are available in "BidPacks" of 40, 70, 120, 300 and 800 bids.
How do I bid on Swoopo?
Bidding on Swoopo is straightforward. Just follow these four simple steps:
Register for free
If you want to bid online, you´ll first need to register. Registration is free and easy. As part of the registration process, you will need to confirm your email address by clicking on the link in the confirmation email sent to your account.
Once you´re confirmed: congratulations - you´ve registered with Swoopo.
Charge-up your account with bids
Each bid costs just $0.65, available in "BidPacks" of 40, 70, 120, 300 and 800. Pick the size of BidPack you want and decide how you want to pay: either with a credit or debit card, or via PayPal.
Pick an auction
What will it be? A brand new 42" plasma TV? The latest laptop computer? Or maybe a new leather handbag? Pick your product and go for it! You'll always find a selection of our most exciting auctions on the homepage, or you can browse through the categories to find just what you're looking for.
Bid and win!
Here we go - you´re now ready to take part in your first Swoopo auction. Just click on the "Bid" button! Simple, huh?
If you need to leave your computer, don´t worry - you can use the "BidButler" to place bids for you when you're away. Click here for a visual explanation of how the BidButler works.
Bidding on Swoopo is straightforward. Just follow these four simple steps:
- Register for free
- Charge-up your account with bids
- Pick an auction
- Bid and win!
Register for free
If you want to bid online, you´ll first need to register. Registration is free and easy. As part of the registration process, you will need to confirm your email address by clicking on the link in the confirmation email sent to your account.
Once you´re confirmed: congratulations - you´ve registered with Swoopo.
Charge-up your account with bids
Each bid costs just $0.65, available in "BidPacks" of 40, 70, 120, 300 and 800. Pick the size of BidPack you want and decide how you want to pay: either with a credit or debit card, or via PayPal.
Pick an auction
What will it be? A brand new 42" plasma TV? The latest laptop computer? Or maybe a new leather handbag? Pick your product and go for it! You'll always find a selection of our most exciting auctions on the homepage, or you can browse through the categories to find just what you're looking for.
Bid and win!
Here we go - you´re now ready to take part in your first Swoopo auction. Just click on the "Bid" button! Simple, huh?
If you need to leave your computer, don´t worry - you can use the "BidButler" to place bids for you when you're away. Click here for a visual explanation of how the BidButler works.
How does the BidButler work?
An easy, illustrated introduction as to how the BidButler works can be found here: http://www.swoopo.ca/bidbutlerhelp.html.
The BidButler bids for you when you haven't got the time to follow a live auction. Simply choose your price range and the maximum number of bids that you want the BidButler to use. The BidButler will then bid automatically for you within your price range.
How does the BidButler know when to bid?
If there is just one BidButler booked to bid in an auction, the bids will be placed automatically within your range at any point within the final ten seconds. The countdown will then extend to a maximum of 20 seconds for each bid that is placed.
If there are two or more BidButlers bidding against each other, all the consecutive BidButler bids are placed immediately, and the price and countdown increase with each BidButler bid placed. The countdown will extend to a maximum of 20 seconds per bid.
All auctions will count down from 24 hours with no time added to the counter for bids placed before the timer has reached 2 minutes. Once the timer has reached below 2 minutes the counter will extend to a maximum of 20 seconds per bid placed and will not increase the timer beyond 2 minutes regardless of how many bids are placed. This means that once an auction has gone below 2 minutes, further bids placed will never increase the counter over 2 minutes.
Hint: Ensure that the price ranges you choose are not too close together.
Why did the auction end before my BidButler bids were placed?
The auction can end before your minimum BidButler range has been reached. The BidBulter can only join the auction within the given price range. This ensures that we offer the lowest prices for our products. All unused bids will be returned to your account.
What happens to bids that are not used by my BidButler?
Unused bids will be returned to your account.
This can happen when your BidButler isn't able to use all of your bids within the given price range or when the auction is won at a lower price than you instructed your BidButler to bid between.
All unused bids are returned to your account as soon as the auction ends.
Further Information:
A more detailed overview of how the BidButler works can be found here: http://www.swoopo.ca/bidbutlerhelp.html
An easy, illustrated introduction as to how the BidButler works can be found here: http://www.swoopo.ca/bidbutlerhelp.html.
The BidButler bids for you when you haven't got the time to follow a live auction. Simply choose your price range and the maximum number of bids that you want the BidButler to use. The BidButler will then bid automatically for you within your price range.
How does the BidButler know when to bid?
If there is just one BidButler booked to bid in an auction, the bids will be placed automatically within your range at any point within the final ten seconds. The countdown will then extend to a maximum of 20 seconds for each bid that is placed.
If there are two or more BidButlers bidding against each other, all the consecutive BidButler bids are placed immediately, and the price and countdown increase with each BidButler bid placed. The countdown will extend to a maximum of 20 seconds per bid.
All auctions will count down from 24 hours with no time added to the counter for bids placed before the timer has reached 2 minutes. Once the timer has reached below 2 minutes the counter will extend to a maximum of 20 seconds per bid placed and will not increase the timer beyond 2 minutes regardless of how many bids are placed. This means that once an auction has gone below 2 minutes, further bids placed will never increase the counter over 2 minutes.
Hint: Ensure that the price ranges you choose are not too close together.
- You must book a minimum of 2 bids for the BidButler to be able to bid.
- You can only book one BidButler at a time. As soon as the first BidButler is no longer active, you can book the next BidButler.
- Your maximum price has to be at least $1 higher than the current end price.
- You can book a maximum of 50 in bids on the BidButler.
- A BidButler can be deleted at any point. All unused bids at the time the BidButler is deleted will be returned to your account.
- In order to delete a BidButler, please click the small red cross in the BidButler Overview, which you can find next to the BidButler.
Why did the auction end before my BidButler bids were placed?
The auction can end before your minimum BidButler range has been reached. The BidBulter can only join the auction within the given price range. This ensures that we offer the lowest prices for our products. All unused bids will be returned to your account.
What happens to bids that are not used by my BidButler?
Unused bids will be returned to your account.
This can happen when your BidButler isn't able to use all of your bids within the given price range or when the auction is won at a lower price than you instructed your BidButler to bid between.
All unused bids are returned to your account as soon as the auction ends.
Further Information:
A more detailed overview of how the BidButler works can be found here: http://www.swoopo.ca/bidbutlerhelp.html
Can you give me some advice about how to bid?
We often get asked by people how to improve their chances of winning an auction on Swoopo.
There’s no "sure-fire" winning strategy, but here are a few tips to help you get started, as well as a few of the traps that novice bidders sometimes fall into.
Place your bid late
Watch the countdown and try to jump in and bid in the last few seconds. If the timer has reached the last few seconds, you know that it will end unless another bid is placed. (Don’t leave it too late though, or you might miss out)
Start with the cheapest products
Although you can get some incredible bargains on our most expensive items, they also tend to be the most competitive auctions, attracting hundreds of bidders. Our cheaper products tend to have fewer bidders, meaning you’re much more likely to win.
Use the BidButler to your advantage
The BidButler is a powerful tool, if you get the timing right you can scare off other bidders by placing one. Nobody likes to see their bids matched over and over again by your all conquering BidButler, you might just persuade them to give up and try again next time.
Turn their BidButlers against them
On the other hand, some people have a ‘fire and forget’ policy with the BidButler. It is easy to swoop in and win with a quick single bid if your rival has gone to make a cup of coffee safe in the knowledge that their BidButler will protect them.
We’ve noticed that users tend to set the ‘Bid To’ value of their BidButlers to a round number, so watch out for this and you might be able to snap up a bargain by simply clicking on the “Bid” button when a BidButler has just finished.
Keep an eye on what other bidders are up to
You can see the details of the last ten bids placed: try to work out who’s bidding and when they’re bidding. It’s all about timing, so maybe you can work out when the right time is to jump in and grab the lot.
Scout out the competition
Look and see how many different bidders have recently bid on an auction. You’re more likely to win if there are fewer bidders interested in the item than if there are lots of competing bidders.
Bid at the right time of day
The number of bidders varies throughout the day – smart bidders can use this to pick up bargains by bidding when others are busy having breakfast or taking the dog for a walk.
Fine-tune your BidButler
If you use the BidButler to bid on your behalf, it’s best not to set your ‘Bid To’ value to a round number – other bidders will be watching out for this (see above!).
We often get asked by people how to improve their chances of winning an auction on Swoopo.
There’s no "sure-fire" winning strategy, but here are a few tips to help you get started, as well as a few of the traps that novice bidders sometimes fall into.
Place your bid late
Watch the countdown and try to jump in and bid in the last few seconds. If the timer has reached the last few seconds, you know that it will end unless another bid is placed. (Don’t leave it too late though, or you might miss out)
Start with the cheapest products
Although you can get some incredible bargains on our most expensive items, they also tend to be the most competitive auctions, attracting hundreds of bidders. Our cheaper products tend to have fewer bidders, meaning you’re much more likely to win.
Use the BidButler to your advantage
The BidButler is a powerful tool, if you get the timing right you can scare off other bidders by placing one. Nobody likes to see their bids matched over and over again by your all conquering BidButler, you might just persuade them to give up and try again next time.
Turn their BidButlers against them
On the other hand, some people have a ‘fire and forget’ policy with the BidButler. It is easy to swoop in and win with a quick single bid if your rival has gone to make a cup of coffee safe in the knowledge that their BidButler will protect them.
We’ve noticed that users tend to set the ‘Bid To’ value of their BidButlers to a round number, so watch out for this and you might be able to snap up a bargain by simply clicking on the “Bid” button when a BidButler has just finished.
Keep an eye on what other bidders are up to
You can see the details of the last ten bids placed: try to work out who’s bidding and when they’re bidding. It’s all about timing, so maybe you can work out when the right time is to jump in and grab the lot.
Scout out the competition
Look and see how many different bidders have recently bid on an auction. You’re more likely to win if there are fewer bidders interested in the item than if there are lots of competing bidders.
Bid at the right time of day
The number of bidders varies throughout the day – smart bidders can use this to pick up bargains by bidding when others are busy having breakfast or taking the dog for a walk.
Fine-tune your BidButler
If you use the BidButler to bid on your behalf, it’s best not to set your ‘Bid To’ value to a round number – other bidders will be watching out for this (see above!).
Can I set a BidButler on a paused auction?
Yes you can, but the BidButler's bids will not be consumed unless someone else places a BidButler bid, or the auction is unpaused.
Yes you can, but the BidButler's bids will not be consumed unless someone else places a BidButler bid, or the auction is unpaused.
How do I buy bids?
You can buy bids using either your credit or debit card, or via PayPal.
We accept Visa as well as MasterCard.
You can buy bids using either your credit or debit card, or via PayPal.
We accept Visa as well as MasterCard.
Where can I keep track of the auction(s) I’m bidding on?
We've created “My Swoopo” for registered users so that you can keep track of all the auctions you’ve bid on that are still running, as well as those you’ve asked to watch.
Simply click on 'My Swoopo' and select 'My auctions' for all auctions that you have placed a bid on, or 'My Watched Auctions' for auctions that you want to watch.
We've created “My Swoopo” for registered users so that you can keep track of all the auctions you’ve bid on that are still running, as well as those you’ve asked to watch.
Simply click on 'My Swoopo' and select 'My auctions' for all auctions that you have placed a bid on, or 'My Watched Auctions' for auctions that you want to watch.
Where can I see how many bids I've placed on an auction?
You can view the bids that you've placed most recently under 'Bid history' on the right hand side of the auction detail page, just under the BidButler section.
You can see a full bid history under Bid Account ('My Swoopo' -> 'Account' -> 'Bid account') by clicking on the '+' sign alongside every auction.
You can view the bids that you've placed most recently under 'Bid history' on the right hand side of the auction detail page, just under the BidButler section.
You can see a full bid history under Bid Account ('My Swoopo' -> 'Account' -> 'Bid account') by clicking on the '+' sign alongside every auction.
Where can I see my booked BidButler bids?
Placed bids on a live auction
You can view placed BidButler bids on the detail page of an auction in the box ,BidButler Overview'.
In this overview, you can see where the BidButler has placed bids. A BidButler is classed as active until all BidButler bids are placed, the maximum price range of a BidButler is met or if you delete the BidButler.
All active BidButlers
You can view an overview of all active BidButlers when you click on My Swoopo > Auctions > My BidButler.
In this overview, all active BidButlers are shown. A BidButler is classed as active until all BidButler bids are placed, the maximum price range of a BidButler is met or if you delete the BidButler.
Placed bids on a live auction
You can view placed BidButler bids on the detail page of an auction in the box ,BidButler Overview'.
In this overview, you can see where the BidButler has placed bids. A BidButler is classed as active until all BidButler bids are placed, the maximum price range of a BidButler is met or if you delete the BidButler.
All active BidButlers
You can view an overview of all active BidButlers when you click on My Swoopo > Auctions > My BidButler.
In this overview, all active BidButlers are shown. A BidButler is classed as active until all BidButler bids are placed, the maximum price range of a BidButler is met or if you delete the BidButler.
Where can I see how much I have spent on bids in an auction?
You can always see how much you've spent in a single auction by looking at the 'Savings' section just below the 'Bid' button on the auction detail page.
You can always see how much you've spent in a single auction by looking at the 'Savings' section just below the 'Bid' button on the auction detail page.
Where can I see who's bidding on an auction?
To see who's bidding on an auction, just look under 'Bid history' to see a list of the most recent bidders on that auction and the type of bid they placed.
To see who's bidding on an auction, just look under 'Bid history' to see a list of the most recent bidders on that auction and the type of bid they placed.
I've placed a bid but I am currently not the highest bidder, why?
When a bid is placed, it will always be the highest bid, but might get out-bid very quickly. This can happen if there are many bidders or if there's another user's BidButler bidding on the auction too. You might not see this simply because other bids have been placed with a few seconds of each other - sometimes even within the same second!
To help you make your bidding more effective, here are some tips:
When a bid is placed, it will always be the highest bid, but might get out-bid very quickly. This can happen if there are many bidders or if there's another user's BidButler bidding on the auction too. You might not see this simply because other bids have been placed with a few seconds of each other - sometimes even within the same second!
To help you make your bidding more effective, here are some tips:
- Look at the bid history, check the number of bidders on the auction and the type of bid placed. If there are only single bids, try placing a BidButler, a BidButler can not only save you bids, but also help you to become the highest bidder.
- Try looking for a similar auction with fewer bidders, you can often find a similar product on auction at the same time with fewer users. You could pick up a bargain without needing to place as many bids.
Substitute items
On rare occasions we are no longer able to source the specific item detailed in the auction. When this happens, we will contact you and offer to send you an equivalent item of at least equal value. Many of the products we sell are high-technology items that have a short life-cycle, so often this will mean an upgrade to the newer version of the item.
On rare occasions we are no longer able to source the specific item detailed in the auction. When this happens, we will contact you and offer to send you an equivalent item of at least equal value. Many of the products we sell are high-technology items that have a short life-cycle, so often this will mean an upgrade to the newer version of the item.
Delivery Charges
The delivery charges for each item are shown on the auction description page. The charges shown are for delivery to mainland Canada addresses.
The delivery charges for each item are shown on the auction description page. The charges shown are for delivery to mainland Canada addresses.
Delivery time
Delivery times vary for the different items that we auction. Most of our items are shipped directly from our suppliers, with the majority of orders arriving within 14 days of payment. We’ll let you know as soon as your item has been dispatched.
Delivery times vary for the different items that we auction. Most of our items are shipped directly from our suppliers, with the majority of orders arriving within 14 days of payment. We’ll let you know as soon as your item has been dispatched.
Has my product been shipped yet?
If you still haven’t received your product and it’s more than 14 days since you paid for your item, please contact our customer service team. Most of our items are shipped directly from our suppliers and will be sent soon after you have paid.
If you still haven’t received your product and it’s more than 14 days since you paid for your item, please contact our customer service team. Most of our items are shipped directly from our suppliers and will be sent soon after you have paid.
Where does Swoopo deliver to?
We can deliver the item you've won to anywhere in mainland Canada. If you are located in any of the following countries, you are welcome to register with one of our partner sites:
We can deliver the item you've won to anywhere in mainland Canada. If you are located in any of the following countries, you are welcome to register with one of our partner sites:
| US: | www.swoopo.com |
| UK: | www.swoopo.co.uk |
| Germany: | www.swoopo.de |
| Austria: | www.swoopo.at |
| Spain: | www.swoopo.es |
What should I do, if the item I won is faulty?
Firstly, we’re sorry that you have received an item that you are not happy with. Most of our winners have no problems with the goods, but occasionally an item might not work or may get damaged in transit. If this has happened, our aim is to solve your problem as quickly as possible.
It can sometimes be useful to check the manufacturer’s website or call their helpline – many of the most common problems are easily solved without having to return the product.
In the event that the product you received is faulty, please contact us and we’ll tell you what to do next. Please, let us know the auction ID and the serial number of the product, as these help us to deal with your problem more quickly.
We work with a range of different suppliers who are happy to help identify any problems and to replace faulty items, if necessary.
Please don’t send the item back to us without contacting us – this is likely to mean that it takes longer to replace your item. If your product does need replacing, we’ll contact you and let you know what to do.
Firstly, we’re sorry that you have received an item that you are not happy with. Most of our winners have no problems with the goods, but occasionally an item might not work or may get damaged in transit. If this has happened, our aim is to solve your problem as quickly as possible.
It can sometimes be useful to check the manufacturer’s website or call their helpline – many of the most common problems are easily solved without having to return the product.
In the event that the product you received is faulty, please contact us and we’ll tell you what to do next. Please, let us know the auction ID and the serial number of the product, as these help us to deal with your problem more quickly.
We work with a range of different suppliers who are happy to help identify any problems and to replace faulty items, if necessary.
Please don’t send the item back to us without contacting us – this is likely to mean that it takes longer to replace your item. If your product does need replacing, we’ll contact you and let you know what to do.
Do you offer a standard guarantee on the products auctioned?
The warranties provided on goods may vary depending on the type of item that you win. Please contact our customer service team if you have any queries about the warranties or guarantees that apply to an item that you’ve won.
The warranties provided on goods may vary depending on the type of item that you win. Please contact our customer service team if you have any queries about the warranties or guarantees that apply to an item that you’ve won.
Can I return an item that I have won?
We want you to enjoy the item you won, but if, for whatever reason you decide that you do not want the item, please get in touch with our customer service team and we’ll explain what to do next. When you contact us, please make sure that you let us know:
We want you to enjoy the item you won, but if, for whatever reason you decide that you do not want the item, please get in touch with our customer service team and we’ll explain what to do next. When you contact us, please make sure that you let us know:
- Your user name
- The auction ID of the item you won
- The reason you’d like to return the item
Can I get a refund on an item that I have won?
If, within 14 days of delivery, you decide you no longer want the item, we will be happy to refund the final auction price that you paid as well as the original delivery costs. The item must still be in its original packaging and must not be damaged. Please contact our customer service team for details of what to do, making sure to include the auction ID and your user name. However, please note that we cannot offer you a refund on the cost of the bids that you placed on that auction nor the return shipping cost.
If, within 14 days of delivery, you decide you no longer want the item, we will be happy to refund the final auction price that you paid as well as the original delivery costs. The item must still be in its original packaging and must not be damaged. Please contact our customer service team for details of what to do, making sure to include the auction ID and your user name. However, please note that we cannot offer you a refund on the cost of the bids that you placed on that auction nor the return shipping cost.
How do I change my password?
Please log onto Swoopo, then go to "My Swoopo > My data" and select the option "Change password".
Please log onto Swoopo, then go to "My Swoopo > My data" and select the option "Change password".
What do I do, if I've forgotten my password or user name?
Click on the "Help" option. Select the link "Lost password?" in the self help box. We'll send you an email that will explain what to do next - just click on the link in this e-mail. Due to security reasons we need to ask you to change your Swoopo password.
Click on the "Help" option. Select the link "Lost password?" in the self help box. We'll send you an email that will explain what to do next - just click on the link in this e-mail. Due to security reasons we need to ask you to change your Swoopo password.
How do I subscribe to/unsubscribe from the newsletter?
Subscribe
Click onto the "Help" option. Select the link "Subscribe/Unsubscribe" in the self help box. By typing in your email address and confirming it you will automatically be added to the Swoopo newsletter.
Unsubscribe
Click on the "Help" option. Select the link "Subscribe/Unsubscribe" in the self help box. By typing in your email address and confirming it you will automatically be unsubscribed from the Swoopo newsletter.
Subscribe
Click onto the "Help" option. Select the link "Subscribe/Unsubscribe" in the self help box. By typing in your email address and confirming it you will automatically be added to the Swoopo newsletter.
Unsubscribe
Click on the "Help" option. Select the link "Subscribe/Unsubscribe" in the self help box. By typing in your email address and confirming it you will automatically be unsubscribed from the Swoopo newsletter.
Can I change my user name?
Unfortunately, your user name cannot be changed. When registering, please be careful not to select a user name that could cause offence or abuses the rights of third parties. If you notice such a user name, please contact our customer service in case you find such cases on Swoopo.
Unfortunately, your user name cannot be changed. When registering, please be careful not to select a user name that could cause offence or abuses the rights of third parties. If you notice such a user name, please contact our customer service in case you find such cases on Swoopo.
How do I add or change my address?
Please log onto Swoopo and from "My Swoopo >User data" select the menu option "My address".
Please note that you can only store one billing address and one delivery address.
If you don't enter a separate delivery address, we'll ship the item to your billing address.
Please log onto Swoopo and from "My Swoopo >User data" select the menu option "My address".
Please note that you can only store one billing address and one delivery address.
If you don't enter a separate delivery address, we'll ship the item to your billing address.
Can I change my firstname and surname?
Please contact our customer service if your name has changed.
Please contact our customer service if your name has changed.
Where can I check my bids account?
Please log onto Swoopo. In the grey status box you'll be able to see the number of bids you currently have on your account.
Please log onto Swoopo. In the grey status box you'll be able to see the number of bids you currently have on your account.
Where can I check the number of coupons I have?
Please log onto Swoopo, then go to "My Swoopo > Account" and select the option "Coupons". You'll be shown all the coupons you have available to redeem against auctions that you win. Please note that all coupons issued by Swoopo can only be redeemed against auctions that you have won.
Please log onto Swoopo, then go to "My Swoopo > Account" and select the option "Coupons". You'll be shown all the coupons you have available to redeem against auctions that you win. Please note that all coupons issued by Swoopo can only be redeemed against auctions that you have won.
Where can I check how many auctions I have won?
Please log onto Swoopo and in the "My Swoopo > Auctions" menu, select "Auctions I've Won". Please remember to confirm that you want to actually buy any auctions that you have won.
Please log onto Swoopo and in the "My Swoopo > Auctions" menu, select "Auctions I've Won". Please remember to confirm that you want to actually buy any auctions that you have won.
How do I delete my account?
Please log onto Swoopo and in the "My Swoopo > My data" menu, select "Close account".
Please log onto Swoopo and in the "My Swoopo > My data" menu, select "Close account".
How do I confirm a won auction?
Please log onto Swoopo and in the "My Swoopo > Auctions" menu, select "Auctions I've Won". By confirming, we can make sure that we credit you with any coupons or reductions from special offers - you wouldn't want to miss out on those!
Please log onto Swoopo and in the "My Swoopo > Auctions" menu, select "Auctions I've Won". By confirming, we can make sure that we credit you with any coupons or reductions from special offers - you wouldn't want to miss out on those!
Where do I find my customer ID?
Once you have successfully registered, we send you your customer ID via email.
If you want us to re-send you your customer ID, just click on "Help". Select the link "Forgotten my account information" in the self help box. We'll then send you an email with your user ID.
Once you have successfully registered, we send you your customer ID via email.
If you want us to re-send you your customer ID, just click on "Help". Select the link "Forgotten my account information" in the self help box. We'll then send you an email with your user ID.
Can I change my email address?
If you would like to change your email address, please contact our customer service team with the following information: your user name/user ID, and the address and phone number saved in your Swoopo account (just to make sure that you are you). To contact our customer service team, please use the feedback form here: https://www.swoopo.ca/feedback.html
When we have confirmed that the details are correct we can go ahead and make the change. Please note that we require that you have a unique email address, previously not registered on Swoopo.
If you would like to change your email address, please contact our customer service team with the following information: your user name/user ID, and the address and phone number saved in your Swoopo account (just to make sure that you are you). To contact our customer service team, please use the feedback form here: https://www.swoopo.ca/feedback.html
When we have confirmed that the details are correct we can go ahead and make the change. Please note that we require that you have a unique email address, previously not registered on Swoopo.
How can I pay for my bids?
You can pay for your BidPacks by credit or debit card, or via PayPal.
We accept credit and debit cards like Visa, Visa Electro and MasterCard.
You can pay for your BidPacks by credit or debit card, or via PayPal.
We accept credit and debit cards like Visa, Visa Electro and MasterCard.
How can I pay for auctions I've won?
You can pay for items that you've won by credit or debit card or via PayPal.
We accept credit and debit cards like Visa, Visa Electro and MasterCard.
You can pay for items that you've won by credit or debit card or via PayPal.
We accept credit and debit cards like Visa, Visa Electro and MasterCard.
How secure are your payment methods?
Your privacy and security are important to us. We use high-security encoding (SSL) to protect your payment details when processing your online payments.
Your privacy and security are important to us. We use high-security encoding (SSL) to protect your payment details when processing your online payments.
Can I bid on a future auction?
We'd ask you to wait until the auction's countdown has begun. These auctions are shown in the drop down menu under "live auctions".
We'd ask you to wait until the auction's countdown has begun. These auctions are shown in the drop down menu under "live auctions".
I’ve just won an auction. What now?
Firstly, congratulations - well done on winning the auction!
Confirming your win
Once the auction has ended, you’ll be automatically transferred to a page where we’ll ask you to confirm that you still want the item and explain what to do next. You’ll have the opportunity to redeem any coupons you may have and will be told how to pay the final amount. We’ll also contact you via e-mail to explain how to do all this. Just remember to confirm that you still want the item within 7 days of the end of the auction. If you still haven’t confirmed within 21 days, we’ll assume that you’ve changed your mind and no longer want to buy the item.
Paying for the item you won
Just as for your bids, you can pay for your item by credit or debit card, or via PayPal. Please make sure that you pay within 7 days of the end of the auction. We’ll confirm you payment via e-mail and arrange for the item to be shipped to you. If the item hasn’t arrived within 14 days of our confirmation of our payment, please contact us.
Firstly, congratulations - well done on winning the auction!
Confirming your win
Once the auction has ended, you’ll be automatically transferred to a page where we’ll ask you to confirm that you still want the item and explain what to do next. You’ll have the opportunity to redeem any coupons you may have and will be told how to pay the final amount. We’ll also contact you via e-mail to explain how to do all this. Just remember to confirm that you still want the item within 7 days of the end of the auction. If you still haven’t confirmed within 21 days, we’ll assume that you’ve changed your mind and no longer want to buy the item.
Paying for the item you won
Just as for your bids, you can pay for your item by credit or debit card, or via PayPal. Please make sure that you pay within 7 days of the end of the auction. We’ll confirm you payment via e-mail and arrange for the item to be shipped to you. If the item hasn’t arrived within 14 days of our confirmation of our payment, please contact us.
How can I redeem my coupons?
We occasionally give away different types of coupons to make your Swoopo bargains even better value. Here’s an overview of some of the different coupons that are available:
Coupons linked to special offers
We sometimes give away other coupons, for example in return for completing surveys or during “happy hours” on the site. These coupons may have specific restrictions and always have an expiry date. Just like Welcome coupons, they can only be used against the final price of an auction that you’ve won.
Redeeming your coupons
Once you've won an auction, you'll automatically be transferred to a confirmation page where you'll be able to enter your coupon code. Don't forget to redeem your coupon, as once you've confirmed your win you'll no longer be able to use it. Please note, that if you use a coupon with a value that exceeds the auction end price, the remaining coupon credit will expire.
We occasionally give away different types of coupons to make your Swoopo bargains even better value. Here’s an overview of some of the different coupons that are available:
Coupons linked to special offers
We sometimes give away other coupons, for example in return for completing surveys or during “happy hours” on the site. These coupons may have specific restrictions and always have an expiry date. Just like Welcome coupons, they can only be used against the final price of an auction that you’ve won.
Redeeming your coupons
Once you've won an auction, you'll automatically be transferred to a confirmation page where you'll be able to enter your coupon code. Don't forget to redeem your coupon, as once you've confirmed your win you'll no longer be able to use it. Please note, that if you use a coupon with a value that exceeds the auction end price, the remaining coupon credit will expire.
What types of auction are there?
Penny Auction
In a penny auction, the price rises by just one cent with each bid placed (whereas in a normal auction, it rises by 12 cents).
2 cent Auction
In a 2 cent auction, the price rises by just two cents with each bid placed (whereas in a normal auction, it rises by 12 cents).
6 cent Auction
In a 6 cent auction, the price rises by just six cents with each bid placed (whereas in a normal auction, it rises by 12 cents).
24 cent Auction
In a 24 cent auction, the price rises by twenty-four cents with each bid placed (whereas in a normal auction, it rises by 12 cents).
NailBiter Auction
During a NailBiter Auction, BidButlers aren't allowed. Users may only place single bids by manually clicking or calling. Don't walk away or you miss the next incredible deal!
Beginner Auction
These auctions are a special offer to our new customers that have not won an auction on Swoopo before. You can only bid on one Beginner Auction at a time. After you have won your first auction, you will no longer be able to bid on Beginner Auctions.
International Auctions
Bidders from all Swoopo countries can participate in these auctions. International auctions are shown by the globe symbol.
Local Auctions
On these auctions, only Swoopo bidders from Canada are able to bid. Bidders from all other Swoopo countries are not able to participate in these auctions. Local auctions are shown with the relevant country flag.
Swoop it Now
Swoop it Now offers you the possibility to purchase the product you're interested in at anytime. All the bids you place on an auction are offered as a discount off the recommended retail price of the item.
Open Auction
Anyone can bid on an open auction, even if they have already reached their eight auction limit. Open auctions do not count towards your auction limit. See 'How many auctions can I win a month?' for more information.
20-Second Auction
All auctions start as 20-second auctions. The countdown increases by a maximum of 20 seconds each time that a bid is placed.
15-Second Auction
You guessed it – with these the countdown increases by a maximum of 15 seconds with each bid placed.
10-Second Auction
You guessed it – with these the countdown increases by a maximum of 10 seconds with each bid placed.
If you browse through ended auctions, you might come across some other auction types that we used to use. In order to provide a more convenient bidding experience, we no longer use these auction types, but to show the list in its entirety, here's how they worked:
Fixed Price Auction
If you win a Fixed Price Auction, you only pay the price indicated in the heading of the auction (plus delivery costs), regardless of the level the bidding reaches.
100% off
Where an auction is marked “100% off”, the winning bidder does not have to pay the final price. That’s right: the price is zero! You just need to pay the delivery charges.
Penny Auction
In a penny auction, the price rises by just one cent with each bid placed (whereas in a normal auction, it rises by 12 cents).
2 cent Auction
In a 2 cent auction, the price rises by just two cents with each bid placed (whereas in a normal auction, it rises by 12 cents).
6 cent Auction
In a 6 cent auction, the price rises by just six cents with each bid placed (whereas in a normal auction, it rises by 12 cents).
24 cent Auction
In a 24 cent auction, the price rises by twenty-four cents with each bid placed (whereas in a normal auction, it rises by 12 cents).
NailBiter Auction
During a NailBiter Auction, BidButlers aren't allowed. Users may only place single bids by manually clicking or calling. Don't walk away or you miss the next incredible deal!
Beginner Auction
These auctions are a special offer to our new customers that have not won an auction on Swoopo before. You can only bid on one Beginner Auction at a time. After you have won your first auction, you will no longer be able to bid on Beginner Auctions.
International Auctions
Bidders from all Swoopo countries can participate in these auctions. International auctions are shown by the globe symbol.
Local Auctions
On these auctions, only Swoopo bidders from Canada are able to bid. Bidders from all other Swoopo countries are not able to participate in these auctions. Local auctions are shown with the relevant country flag.
Swoop it Now
Swoop it Now offers you the possibility to purchase the product you're interested in at anytime. All the bids you place on an auction are offered as a discount off the recommended retail price of the item.
Open Auction
Anyone can bid on an open auction, even if they have already reached their eight auction limit. Open auctions do not count towards your auction limit. See 'How many auctions can I win a month?' for more information.
20-Second Auction
All auctions start as 20-second auctions. The countdown increases by a maximum of 20 seconds each time that a bid is placed.
15-Second Auction
You guessed it – with these the countdown increases by a maximum of 15 seconds with each bid placed.
10-Second Auction
You guessed it – with these the countdown increases by a maximum of 10 seconds with each bid placed.
If you browse through ended auctions, you might come across some other auction types that we used to use. In order to provide a more convenient bidding experience, we no longer use these auction types, but to show the list in its entirety, here's how they worked:
Fixed Price Auction
If you win a Fixed Price Auction, you only pay the price indicated in the heading of the auction (plus delivery costs), regardless of the level the bidding reaches.
100% off
Where an auction is marked “100% off”, the winning bidder does not have to pay the final price. That’s right: the price is zero! You just need to pay the delivery charges.
How can I watch an auction?
You can watch an auction if you click on "Watch auction in My Swoopo" in the top right hand corner of an auction detail page. The list of all watched auctions you'll find in "My Swoopo > Auctions" under "Watched Auctions".
You can watch an auction if you click on "Watch auction in My Swoopo" in the top right hand corner of an auction detail page. The list of all watched auctions you'll find in "My Swoopo > Auctions" under "Watched Auctions".
How can I find the different auctions available on the site?
"There are several different ways to find items on Swoopo. Here are a few different ways of looking at the different auctions on the site:
Live auctions
Please click in the drop down menu "All categories" on "Live auctions" and you will see all live auctions with their countdown.
Future auctions
'Future auctions' are auctions that will start in the future. Please click in the drop down menu ""All categories"" on 'Future auctions' and you will see some of the auctions that we plan to run in the coming days and weeks.
Ended auctions
To have a look at all auctions that have ended, please click on "All categories" and select ""Ended auctions"" - you'll see a list of all the auctions that have ended, along with the price that they sold for.
Auction ID
Every Swoopo auction has its own unique auction ID. You will find this ID beside the colored dot at the top of the auction header (just above the picture of the item), on the auction detail page (you can also see it in the address bar of your browser) . Please always state this auction ID if you have a question regarding a particular auction. "
"There are several different ways to find items on Swoopo. Here are a few different ways of looking at the different auctions on the site:
Live auctions
Please click in the drop down menu "All categories" on "Live auctions" and you will see all live auctions with their countdown.
Future auctions
'Future auctions' are auctions that will start in the future. Please click in the drop down menu ""All categories"" on 'Future auctions' and you will see some of the auctions that we plan to run in the coming days and weeks.
Ended auctions
To have a look at all auctions that have ended, please click on "All categories" and select ""Ended auctions"" - you'll see a list of all the auctions that have ended, along with the price that they sold for.
Auction ID
Every Swoopo auction has its own unique auction ID. You will find this ID beside the colored dot at the top of the auction header (just above the picture of the item), on the auction detail page (you can also see it in the address bar of your browser) . Please always state this auction ID if you have a question regarding a particular auction. "
What's the difference between a live auction and a future auction?
Live auctions are auctions where the countdown has started running. Future auctions are planned to start at some time in the future, so don't yet have a countdown that's running.
Live auctions are auctions where the countdown has started running. Future auctions are planned to start at some time in the future, so don't yet have a countdown that's running.
How many auctions can I win within a 28 day period?
We‘ve limited the number of auctions that you can win within 28 days to a maximum of eight. We do this so that as many people as possible have a chance of winning our amazing deals.
In addition, we limit the number of auctions that bidders can win in different auction groups. We‘ve divided them into colored groups so you can easily recognize them. Again we do this to make sure that our deals are available to as many bidders as possible and to avoid some bidders winning the same items again and again.
Why can I only bid on eight auctions at the same time?
You can only win eight auctions within 28 days. As we don‘t want you to waste any bids or time on auctions outside this limit, we block you from bidding on more than eight auctions at the same time. With every auction you win, we block one Auction slot out of these eight for 28 days until this Auction slot is free again.
Where can I see how many auctions I’m still allowed to bid on?
In the status bar at the top of the page you can see in one glance how many auctions you can bid on. Each grey dot 
represents an open bidding slot.
A green dot 
means that you are currently bidding on an auction where you are the highest bidder.
A grey dot with a green tick 
shows an auction you've won: this slot is blocked for four weeks from the date you won the auction.
Where can I find information about my auction limits?
For more information about Auction limits please visit “My Swoopo” and read the section “Auction limits”. Here you can see which auctions you‘ve won and when you‘re allowed to bid again on a new auction in this slot.
When exactly do my auction slots get blocked?
Auction slots get blocked when you‘re bidding (i.e. have placed a Single bid or placed or booked BidButler bids) on an auction while being or having the potential to be the highest bidder. The auction slot becomes un-booked when your last placed bid has been outbid by another bidder.
How can I find out in which auction group an auction falls?
Every headline is marked with a colored dot in the headline.
Which auction groups are there?
Click here for a more detailed overview.
We‘ve limited the number of auctions that you can win within 28 days to a maximum of eight. We do this so that as many people as possible have a chance of winning our amazing deals.
In addition, we limit the number of auctions that bidders can win in different auction groups. We‘ve divided them into colored groups so you can easily recognize them. Again we do this to make sure that our deals are available to as many bidders as possible and to avoid some bidders winning the same items again and again.
Why can I only bid on eight auctions at the same time?
You can only win eight auctions within 28 days. As we don‘t want you to waste any bids or time on auctions outside this limit, we block you from bidding on more than eight auctions at the same time. With every auction you win, we block one Auction slot out of these eight for 28 days until this Auction slot is free again.
Where can I see how many auctions I’m still allowed to bid on?
In the status bar at the top of the page you can see in one glance how many auctions you can bid on. Each grey dot represents an open bidding slot.
A green dot means that you are currently bidding on an auction where you are the highest bidder.
A grey dot with a green tick shows an auction you've won: this slot is blocked for four weeks from the date you won the auction. Where can I find information about my auction limits?
For more information about Auction limits please visit “My Swoopo” and read the section “Auction limits”. Here you can see which auctions you‘ve won and when you‘re allowed to bid again on a new auction in this slot.
When exactly do my auction slots get blocked?
Auction slots get blocked when you‘re bidding (i.e. have placed a Single bid or placed or booked BidButler bids) on an auction while being or having the potential to be the highest bidder. The auction slot becomes un-booked when your last placed bid has been outbid by another bidder.
How can I find out in which auction group an auction falls?
Every headline is marked with a colored dot in the headline.
Which auction groups are there?
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Click here for a more detailed overview.
When does an auction end?
An auction ends once the countdown reaches zero. An auction can also end when the date and time shown under "Auction will end before" is reached.
An auction ends once the countdown reaches zero. An auction can also end when the date and time shown under "Auction will end before" is reached.
What's the difference between the auction end price and the worth up to price?
Auction end price
The auction end price is the price at which the auction ended. Only the winner of the auction can buy the item at that price. Sometimes there are special offers available on an auction such as such as "100% off", " Fixed price", etc. - again, these only apply to the winner of the auction.
Worth up to price
The worth up to price is provided as an indication of the price for which this product could be bought elsewhere.
Auction end price
The auction end price is the price at which the auction ended. Only the winner of the auction can buy the item at that price. Sometimes there are special offers available on an auction such as such as "100% off", " Fixed price", etc. - again, these only apply to the winner of the auction.
Worth up to price
The worth up to price is provided as an indication of the price for which this product could be bought elsewhere.
What does international auction mean?
International auctions
Bidding is open to bidders from several Swoopo countries on most of our auctions. Doing this allows us to offer you a greater variety of products than we'd be able to do if we were to only allow bidding from one country.
Do I have less chance of winning because you allow bidding from other countries?
We always try to offer enough auctions of any item to ensure the winners get a great bargain, without us losing money, irrespective of where the bidders are located. When we find there is more interest in a certain item, we run more auctions, trying to keep the bargains on offer roughly the same. By allowing bids from several countries, we can offer even more auctions of a particular item, and auction items that would otherwise be unprofitable for us.
Why is there sometimes a different item displayed on the same auction in different countries?
We do our best to find matching products in all our markets, but sometimes it is impossible to find an exact match. To ensure the auctions remain fair, we always try to ensure that any inexact matches are of comparable products.
Are the auctions affected by bid prices being different in different countries?
We adjust our bid prices to try to reflect changes in currency exchange rates, aiming to make sure that the price of a bid is the same for all our users, and that they can buy bids in their local currency.
If the same auction is running in different countries, am I at a disadvantage by being located in one country or another?
Today's internet technologies make it almost irrelevant where you are located. Your request to place a bid reaches our servers will usually reach us in just a few milliseconds, whether you are based in New York or London. Please bear in mind, however, that certain users can, at certain times, experience a longer delay in the transfer of data.
International auctions
Bidding is open to bidders from several Swoopo countries on most of our auctions. Doing this allows us to offer you a greater variety of products than we'd be able to do if we were to only allow bidding from one country.
Do I have less chance of winning because you allow bidding from other countries?
We always try to offer enough auctions of any item to ensure the winners get a great bargain, without us losing money, irrespective of where the bidders are located. When we find there is more interest in a certain item, we run more auctions, trying to keep the bargains on offer roughly the same. By allowing bids from several countries, we can offer even more auctions of a particular item, and auction items that would otherwise be unprofitable for us.
Why is there sometimes a different item displayed on the same auction in different countries?
We do our best to find matching products in all our markets, but sometimes it is impossible to find an exact match. To ensure the auctions remain fair, we always try to ensure that any inexact matches are of comparable products.
Are the auctions affected by bid prices being different in different countries?
We adjust our bid prices to try to reflect changes in currency exchange rates, aiming to make sure that the price of a bid is the same for all our users, and that they can buy bids in their local currency.
If the same auction is running in different countries, am I at a disadvantage by being located in one country or another?
Today's internet technologies make it almost irrelevant where you are located. Your request to place a bid reaches our servers will usually reach us in just a few milliseconds, whether you are based in New York or London. Please bear in mind, however, that certain users can, at certain times, experience a longer delay in the transfer of data.
What are the recommended PC requirements to use Swoopo?
You can participate in Swoopo auctions with nearly all PCs that allow you to access the internet:
Supported system software:
You can participate in Swoopo auctions with nearly all PCs that allow you to access the internet:
Supported system software:
- Windows Vista / Windows XP / Windows 2000
- Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
- Linux
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Firefox 2.0 or higher
- Opera 8.0 or higher
- Safari 2.0 or higher
- 512k DSL connection or faster
Why hasn't my bid been registered on an auction?
Very occasionally, users tell us that even though they bid before the countdown ended, their bids did not get placed and the auction ends. In these instances, the most likely explanation is so-called "Internet lag times". These are time-delays in the transfer of data between your PC and our servers. Mostly those delays (lags) occur because single parts of the internet connection are overloaded.
This, unfortunately, is a general problem with the internet.
There are a few ways of helping minimize this problem:
Very occasionally, users tell us that even though they bid before the countdown ended, their bids did not get placed and the auction ends. In these instances, the most likely explanation is so-called "Internet lag times". These are time-delays in the transfer of data between your PC and our servers. Mostly those delays (lags) occur because single parts of the internet connection are overloaded.
This, unfortunately, is a general problem with the internet.
There are a few ways of helping minimize this problem:
- While bidding on Swoopo do not download large data such as video or audio files from the internet.
- Don't send emails with large attachments while bidding on Swoopo.
- Make sure that no other users such as family members, etc. are using the internet while you are bidding.
How long are FreeBids valid for?
FreeBids issued as part of marketing actions are valid for a limited period. Normally, these FreeBids are valid for seven days. Please note that FreeBids may be valid for a shorter period with certain marketing actions.
Freebids that are won in addition to an auctioned item on Swoopo, are valid for 30 days.
Auctioned bids won on Swoopo are valid indefinitely.
If FreeBids that are valid for a limited time only are credited to your account, they will always be used before any other bids.
FreeBids issued as part of marketing actions are valid for a limited period. Normally, these FreeBids are valid for seven days. Please note that FreeBids may be valid for a shorter period with certain marketing actions.
Freebids that are won in addition to an auctioned item on Swoopo, are valid for 30 days.
Auctioned bids won on Swoopo are valid indefinitely.
If FreeBids that are valid for a limited time only are credited to your account, they will always be used before any other bids.
I can't confirm my registration using the link in the registration confirmation email. What should I do?
It might be that your email program shows the link in your registration mail as faulty. If this happens, just copy the complete link in to the address line of your internet browser and press 'Enter'. If this doesn't work, please get in touch with our customer service team, letting us know the email address that you used to register.
It might be that your email program shows the link in your registration mail as faulty. If this happens, just copy the complete link in to the address line of your internet browser and press 'Enter'. If this doesn't work, please get in touch with our customer service team, letting us know the email address that you used to register.
How do I activate Cookies?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0+
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x
Mozilla Firefox 2.0+
Mozilla Firefox (1.0 final release and earlier)
Netscape 7.1/Mozilla 5.0
To enable cookies, please follow the instructions below for the internet browser version you are using.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0+
- Select Tools from the pull-down menu in your browser.
- Select Internet Options. The Internet Options dialog will appear.
- Select the Privacy tab. Under Settings, click Advanced.
- Check Override automatic cookie handling under Cookies section in Advanced Privacy Settings window.
- Under First-party Cookies, select Accept. Under Third-party Cookies, select Accept. Check Always allow session cookies.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0+
- Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
- Click on the "Privacy" tab.
- Click the "Default" button (or manually slide the bar down to "Medium") under "Settings".
- Click "OK".
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x
- Select "Internet Options" from the Tools menu.
- Click on the "Security" tab.
- Click the "Custom Level" button.
- Scroll down to the "Cookies" section.
- Set "Allow cookies that are stored on your computer" to "Enable".
- Set "Allow per-session cookies" to "Enable".
- Click "OK".
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x
- Select "Internet Options" from the View menu.
- Click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Scroll down to find "Cookies" within the "Security" section.
- Select "Always accept cookies".
- Click "OK".
Mozilla Firefox 2.0+
- Go to the "Tools" menu.
- Select "Options".
- Select the Privacy tab.
- Make sure that the Accept cookies from sites under Cookies is ticked (the default setting).
- Click "OK" to save changes.
Mozilla Firefox (1.0 final release and earlier)
- Go to the "Tools" menu.
- Select "Options".
- Select the "Privacy" icon in the left panel.
- Check the box corresponding to "Allow sites to set cookies".
- Click "OK" to save changes.
Netscape 7.1/Mozilla 5.0
- Select "Preferences" from the Edit menu.
- Click on the arrow next to "Privacy & Security" in the scrolling window to expand.
- Under "Privacy & Security", select "Cookies."
- Select "Enable all cookies".
- Click "OK".
What happens to the auctions during system downtime?
Downtime, or outage, is an occasional and unforeseeable problem with the internet, and means that bids cannot be placed during this short period when we are offline. If we experience downtime at any point, we automatically add ten minutes on to the auction end time, so that our bidders are not left at a disadvantage. It is impossible to place any bids whilst the system is experiencing downtime, so any bids attempted during this period will not be debited from your account. If this situation does occur, we advise you to refresh your screen regularly, either by pressing F5 or the refresh button on your browser.
Downtime, or outage, is an occasional and unforeseeable problem with the internet, and means that bids cannot be placed during this short period when we are offline. If we experience downtime at any point, we automatically add ten minutes on to the auction end time, so that our bidders are not left at a disadvantage. It is impossible to place any bids whilst the system is experiencing downtime, so any bids attempted during this period will not be debited from your account. If this situation does occur, we advise you to refresh your screen regularly, either by pressing F5 or the refresh button on your browser.
Protect yourself
Important security notice: Employees of Swoopo will never ask you for your password in emails or on the phone. Consequently, please do not send your password to anyone and don't hesitate to contact our customer service at support@swoopo.ca if you receive such a message.
Important security notice: Employees of Swoopo will never ask you for your password in emails or on the phone. Consequently, please do not send your password to anyone and don't hesitate to contact our customer service at support@swoopo.ca if you receive such a message.
What's the danger of fake emails (Spoof und Phishing)?
Such emails, also called "Phishing" or "Spoofing" emails are sent in order to illegally obtain confidential information such as passwords or credit card details. Please be highly suspicious if you're asked in an email for such confidential data.
Such emails, also called "Phishing" or "Spoofing" emails are sent in order to illegally obtain confidential information such as passwords or credit card details. Please be highly suspicious if you're asked in an email for such confidential data.
How do I know if an email was sent by Swoopo or not?
All emails that are sent by us and which contain personal information will always include a personal communication ID. This key has to match your own personal communication key, which you will find under "My Swoopo->My data". Please contact our customer service at support@swoopo.ca, in case the two keys don't match.
All emails that are sent by us and which contain personal information will always include a personal communication ID. This key has to match your own personal communication key, which you will find under "My Swoopo->My data". Please contact our customer service at support@swoopo.ca, in case the two keys don't match.
How do I recognise a fake email entailing a request for payment?
Payments to Swoopo can only be made via the www.swoopo.ca website. Please don't respond to any emails, which ask you to transfer money via direct debit or Western Union.
Payments to Swoopo can only be made via the www.swoopo.ca website. Please don't respond to any emails, which ask you to transfer money via direct debit or Western Union.
What should I do, if I receive a suspicious email?
• You should never click on a link in such an email. The links in these emails may lead to websites which are designed to obtain your personal data illegally or to commit another related crime.
• Please forward such emails to support@swoopo.ca. Swoopo will check those emails and inform you if it was sent by Swoopo or not.
• You should never click on a link in such an email. The links in these emails may lead to websites which are designed to obtain your personal data illegally or to commit another related crime.
• Please forward such emails to support@swoopo.ca. Swoopo will check those emails and inform you if it was sent by Swoopo or not.
We now offer a new type of auction, which means that at a certain point in time, our auctions will become closed to new bidders. This means that just those who have placed at least one single click bid on the auction can continue to bid - giving our bidders a higher chance of winning and ensuring things heat up a bit. Swoopo reserves the right to choose when the closing point for each auction is, which is why we cannot let you know beforehand at which point auctions will become closed to new users. This new function will make our auctions more exciting, and subsequently offers you better chances of winning our auctions.
What should I bear in mind?
If you have booked a BidButler to bid on the auction and the auction becomes a “closed” auction before your BidButler's minimum price is reached, the bids will be returned to your account if you've not yet placed at least one single click bid on the auction. If you have not placed any bids on the auction at the point when the auction becomes closed, you will not be able to take part in the auction.
What should I bear in mind?
If you have booked a BidButler to bid on the auction and the auction becomes a “closed” auction before your BidButler's minimum price is reached, the bids will be returned to your account if you've not yet placed at least one single click bid on the auction. If you have not placed any bids on the auction at the point when the auction becomes closed, you will not be able to take part in the auction.
What is Swoop it Now?
Swoop it Now offers you the possibility to purchase the product you're interested in at any time during the auction.
We ensure that the products offered for Swoop it Now are available in sufficient amounts, so there is no limit as to how many individuals can decide to take advantage of Swoop it Now.
You should note that the auction will continue as normal for all other users if an individual opts to Swoop it Now, but that individual will not be able to bid on that auction anymore.
A percentage of the purchased or compensation bids you place on an auction are offered as a discount off of the price of the item.
The percentage discount rate varies by auction and is between 1% and 100% of the sale price for the item; you can see this percentage rate in the blue Swoop it Now box on each auction (where it is available). The Swoop it Now percentage discount rate is visible as soon as the 24 hour countdown begins and remains fixed for the duration of each auction.
The Swoop it Now price is only reduced by bidding with 'Compensation Bids' or 'Purchased Bids' obtained using the 'Buy Bids' section of your account. Bid bundles attached to an auctioned item, ‘FreeBids’, auctioned bid bundles or bids placed by telephone do not reduce the Swoop it Now price.
Swoop it Now is not available on every auction, if you see this symbol
in the top right hand corner of the auction page then you know that Swoop it Now is not an option for this auction.
The Swoop it Now price can't fall below $0.00, even if the discount rate for the auction is set at 100% and the discounted sum of all bids is more than the price of the item. We’ll let you know when you have placed enough bids to reach the maximum discount rate on an auction in a pop up information box; you can of course close this pop up box and continue bidding on the auction.
Swoop it Now offers you the possibility to purchase the product you're interested in at any time during the auction.
We ensure that the products offered for Swoop it Now are available in sufficient amounts, so there is no limit as to how many individuals can decide to take advantage of Swoop it Now.
You should note that the auction will continue as normal for all other users if an individual opts to Swoop it Now, but that individual will not be able to bid on that auction anymore.
A percentage of the purchased or compensation bids you place on an auction are offered as a discount off of the price of the item.
The percentage discount rate varies by auction and is between 1% and 100% of the sale price for the item; you can see this percentage rate in the blue Swoop it Now box on each auction (where it is available). The Swoop it Now percentage discount rate is visible as soon as the 24 hour countdown begins and remains fixed for the duration of each auction.
The Swoop it Now price is only reduced by bidding with 'Compensation Bids' or 'Purchased Bids' obtained using the 'Buy Bids' section of your account. Bid bundles attached to an auctioned item, ‘FreeBids’, auctioned bid bundles or bids placed by telephone do not reduce the Swoop it Now price.
Swoop it Now is not available on every auction, if you see this symbol
in the top right hand corner of the auction page then you know that Swoop it Now is not an option for this auction.
The Swoop it Now price can't fall below $0.00, even if the discount rate for the auction is set at 100% and the discounted sum of all bids is more than the price of the item. We’ll let you know when you have placed enough bids to reach the maximum discount rate on an auction in a pop up information box; you can of course close this pop up box and continue bidding on the auction.
How is my Swoop it Now price calculated and when can I view this?
To purchase an item via Swoop It Now is easy. You can purchase the product from us by just clicking the blue ‘Buy’ button in the small blue box during the auction countdown or up to 24 hours after the auction has ended.
Your Swoop it Now price will vary according to the percentage discount rate that is set on each auction, purchased bids will reduce the Swoop it Now price by 60c for each bid placed until the maximum discount for the auction has been reached.
The Swoop it Now price is only reduced by bidding with ‘Compensation Bids’ or ‘Purchased Bids’ obtained using the ‘Buy Bids’ section of your account. Bid bundles attached to an auctioned item, ‘FreeBids’, auctioned bid bundles or bids placed by telephone do not reduce the Swoop it Now price.
Your individual Swoop it Now price is updated with every bid placed, the price will be rounded up to the next whole pound. You can view the Swoop it Now price at anytime in the blue box below the auction countdown.
Below is an example of how your discount for Swoop it Now is calculated:
We ensure that the products offered for Swoop it Now are available in sufficient amounts, so there is no limit as to how many individuals can decide to take advantage of Swoop it Now.
You should note that the auction will continue as normal for all other users if an individual opts to Swoop it Now, but that individual will not be able to bid on that auction anymore.
To purchase an item via Swoop It Now is easy. You can purchase the product from us by just clicking the blue ‘Buy’ button in the small blue box during the auction countdown or up to 24 hours after the auction has ended.
Your Swoop it Now price will vary according to the percentage discount rate that is set on each auction, purchased bids will reduce the Swoop it Now price by 60c for each bid placed until the maximum discount for the auction has been reached.
The Swoop it Now price is only reduced by bidding with ‘Compensation Bids’ or ‘Purchased Bids’ obtained using the ‘Buy Bids’ section of your account. Bid bundles attached to an auctioned item, ‘FreeBids’, auctioned bid bundles or bids placed by telephone do not reduce the Swoop it Now price.
Your individual Swoop it Now price is updated with every bid placed, the price will be rounded up to the next whole pound. You can view the Swoop it Now price at anytime in the blue box below the auction countdown.
Below is an example of how your discount for Swoop it Now is calculated:
| Item's price: | $999.00 |
| Potential maximum percentage discount rate for this auction: | 25%* |
| Number of bids required to reach the maximum discount price: | 385 |
| Maximum potential discount rate in pounds: | 385 x $0.65 = $250.25 |
| Lowest possible Swoop it Now price: | $748.75 plus shipping |
We ensure that the products offered for Swoop it Now are available in sufficient amounts, so there is no limit as to how many individuals can decide to take advantage of Swoop it Now.
You should note that the auction will continue as normal for all other users if an individual opts to Swoop it Now, but that individual will not be able to bid on that auction anymore.
What is important to know for Swoop it Now?
- The Swoop it Now price can't fall below $0.00, even if the discount rate for that auction is set at 100% and the discounted sum of all bids is more than the price of the item.
- Bid bundles attached to an auctioned item, ‘FreeBids’, auctioned bid bundles or bids placed by telephone do not reduce the Swoop it Now price.
- Welcome Vouchers or any other vouchers are not redeemable against the Swoop it Now price or delivery costs.
- The Swoop it Now option is not available as long as you are the highest bidder on an auction or an auction ends with you as the winner.
- You must place at least 1 bid on an auction to take advantage of Swoop it Now where it is available.
- As soon as you opt to Swoop it Now, all of your active or future BidButlers for the auction will be cancelled. All bids not placed by your BidButler are recredited to your account, and are no longer eligible for a discount against the Swoop it Now price.
- The Swoop it Now offer is valid anytime during the auction and up to 24 hours after the auction has ended.
- Once you have completed the Swoop it Now process, you are no longer able to participate in the auction.
How can I purchase the item via Swoop it Now?
It's easy! - Simply click the blue ‘Buy’ button in the small blue box anytime during the auction or up to 24 hours after the auction has ended to purchase your product via Swoop it Now.
To pay for your Swoop it Now purchase you can use all payment methods currently supported by Swoopo; you can pay with PayPal and with all Visa and MasterCard credit cards or Diners Club Card.
We're sorry but we are unable to accept payment by American Express.
We appreciate any feedback you have on our Swoop it Now function.
For any further assistance, feel free to contact our friendly Customer Service Team at support@swoopo.ca
It's easy! - Simply click the blue ‘Buy’ button in the small blue box anytime during the auction or up to 24 hours after the auction has ended to purchase your product via Swoop it Now.
To pay for your Swoop it Now purchase you can use all payment methods currently supported by Swoopo; you can pay with PayPal and with all Visa and MasterCard credit cards or Diners Club Card.
We're sorry but we are unable to accept payment by American Express.
We appreciate any feedback you have on our Swoop it Now function.
For any further assistance, feel free to contact our friendly Customer Service Team at support@swoopo.ca
At what point is Swoop it Now confimed?
After you have completed the Swoop it Now process, you are no longer able to participate in the auction.
Once you have clicked the blue ‘Buy’ button to Swoop it Now follow the prompts, enter your delivery address and confirm the Swoop it Now price. You will then need to click the ‘TO SECURE PAYMENT’ button.
When this is done, congratulations! You have successfully purchased your item, we hope you enjoy it!
After you have completed the Swoop it Now process, you are no longer able to participate in the auction.
Once you have clicked the blue ‘Buy’ button to Swoop it Now follow the prompts, enter your delivery address and confirm the Swoop it Now price. You will then need to click the ‘TO SECURE PAYMENT’ button.
When this is done, congratulations! You have successfully purchased your item, we hope you enjoy it!
Can everyone be a winner?
Enjoy the thrill of bidding but never leave Swoopo empty handed. You can still get the product even if you don't win the auction. Any time during the auction, you can choose to buy the item at a discount equal to the amount of bids you've placed in that auction. You'll never have to pay more than the Worth Up To price for any products on Swoopo. The auction will continue as usual, so other bidders can battle it out.
Enjoy the thrill of bidding but never leave Swoopo empty handed. You can still get the product even if you don't win the auction. Any time during the auction, you can choose to buy the item at a discount equal to the amount of bids you've placed in that auction. You'll never have to pay more than the Worth Up To price for any products on Swoopo. The auction will continue as usual, so other bidders can battle it out.
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