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Click here to advertise your timeshare!
The first and only FREE timeshare auction site!
 No upfront fees, no contracts
 No commissions, no gimmicks
 Top listings in all major search engines
 Superior technology, single best exposure
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1. What are the fees to advertise?
2. How long will my auction run?
3. How do I contact another user?
4. How does an auction work?
5. Can I retract a bid on my auction?
6. What is Bidshares and how do I know it's safe?
7. What information do I need to advertise my timeshare?
8. Suggestions for your auction.
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1. What are the fees to advertise?
It is FREE to advertise your timeshare in our unique auction format. There are NO upfront fees, no gimmicks.
We do not assess any fees at auction end and we do not handle the final transaction or the exchange of money.
The site is absolutely free. Good luck with your auction.
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2. How long will my auction run?
You may run your auction for 5, 7 or 14 days. Most bidding occurs within the last three days of your auction.
You may reactivate your auction as many times as necessary for free and can use the automatic reactivation feature. This will reactivate your
auction automatically if you do not get any bids. You may turn this feature on or off under "My Auctions".
how to edit your auction
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3. How do I contact another user?
Click a username: You will find usernames on auctions, within your account and in your email center. Click on the username
to send an email through our spam free internal email center.
No registration required: You are welcome to email other users as a guest. To track your conversations, place a bid, or run an auction, you need to
register for free.
Exchange contact information: You may exchange contact information at anytime, but we recommend that you use the auction process and the safe, internal
email center.
Contact winning bidder or owner?: If an auction ends with a winning bid or the owner accepts a bid, login to your account and click
on the username of the owner or bidder to view contact information.
Email Center: If you have registered for free, login to your account and click on the tab marked
"email center" to view and respond to email messages from other users.
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4. How does an auction work?
An auction is an exciting and lucrative way for you to advertise your timeshare. Bidshares makes it easy for you to set up, monitor and find a winning bidder.
It is important to know how an auction works and auction terminology. Please use the links below to learn more.
how an auction works
auction terms
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5. Can I retract a bid on my auction?
You are in control of your auction and responsible for contacting bidders to be sure all questions are answered and your information is clearly presented.
If you need to retract a bid, login to your account, click on the tab "My Auctions" and then click the link to
"view or retract bids". The bidder will be notified of the bid retraction.
Please be sure the bid retraction meets the following requirements:
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Do NOT retract if: |
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You feel the bid is insincere
The bidder has poor reviews
The bid was placed by mistake
Unable to contact the bidder
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The bid is too low
A higher bid was placed
You no longer want to sell or rent
The property is no longer available
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6. What is Bidshares and how do I know it's safe?
Bidshares offers free online advertising similar to a classified ad offering a unique software that allows you to set-up your timeshare auction that will be viewed
worldwide. We have been in business since 2000 and have been growing rapidly over this time period as more people learn about our free listings, free bidding, and free searching.
Since Bidshares is not involved in the closing or final transaction, we list a reputable closing service that can provide a safe and professional means of exchanging money and documentation in order to secure your transaction.
Bidshares is Verisign approved for your protection when entering any personal information. Our secure pages have been verified and approved for safety standards.
Bidshares provides a safe, internal email center so that you can remain anonymous. If you get a winning bid or send your contact information to any other parties, Bidshares is no longer
responsible for securing your personal information.
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7. What information do I need to advertise my timeshare?
Gather your information about your auction and use our easy to follow software to set up your own professional, full page auction in about 15 minutes or less.
Be sure to find out about all fees to close and transfer your property or any rental fees that are in addition to the reserve price you set for your advertisement.
Steps to adding an auction:
- General Info - facts about your timeshare.
- Add pictures - optional but suggested.
- Detailed description - optional but suggested.
- Enter availability.
- Enter title and reserve price and fees associated with sale or rental.
- Review and activate your auction.
Add your auction NOW.
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8. Suggestions for your auction.
- Be detailed, make sure all fees are listed.
- Add pictures and a link to the resort or website for more info.
- Answer bidders questions promptly. Be courteous and honest.
- Research prices and set a reasonable reserve price and opening bid.
- Email all bidders on your auction. You are in control of your auction.
- Know how an auctions works, make the bidder aware.
- Be available the day your auction ends.
- Use your account to edit your auction, email other users, and more.
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