Buyer Resources
1. Intro
2. Terminology
3. Condition Hierarchy
4. Price Influences
5. What Not to Buy Used
6. Browsing
7. Searching and Filtering
8. Vetting a Seller
9. Scams Database
10. Common Counterfeits
11. Negotiating
12. Trading
13. Bidding
14. Pickups and Meetups
15. Purchasing Online
16. Taxes and Duties
17. Receiving Shipments
18. Reshipping
19. Issues After Purchase
20. Leaving Feedback
21. Useful Tools
22. Appendix
What Does "Soft Close" Mean?
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Late Bids Extend Auction Timer
In the context of auctions, a "soft close" means the auction timer will be extended a few minutes by any late bids. This gives competing bidders the chance to get back into the auction and prevents sniping.
Real-world examples
Updated: 2024-09-28
First published: 2024-07-26
