Proxy Bidding Guide — Set It and Forget It

You've found the perfect item on FlyerWall, but the auction doesn't end for another 5 days. Do you really need to keep refreshing the page? Absolutely not. That's what proxy bidding is for.

What Is Proxy Bidding?

Proxy bidding is like having a personal bidding assistant. You tell FlyerWall the maximum amount you're willing to pay, and the system automatically places bids on your behalf — only as much as needed to keep you in the lead.

Example:

Starting price: €10
Your proxy max: €50
Another bidder bids €15
FlyerWall automatically bids €16 for you
They bid €25 → you auto-bid €26
They bid €51 → you're outbid (and get an email)

You never pay more than necessary, and you never pay more than your maximum.

How to Set a Proxy Bid

Open any active auction
Click "Set proxy bid (auto-bid)" below the bid form
Enter your maximum amount
Place your bid

That's it. Go about your day. FlyerWall handles the rest.

Why Use Proxy Bidding?

You Won't Miss Out

Life happens. You might be at work, asleep, or just forget. With a proxy bid set, you're always competing — even at 3 AM.

You Avoid Emotional Overbidding

It's easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment and bid more than you intended. Setting your max upfront keeps you disciplined.

It's Completely Private

Other bidders can't see your maximum amount. They only see the current bid — which is the minimum needed to keep you ahead.

Strategy Tips

Set your true maximum. Think about what the item is actually worth to you, not what you think you can "get it for." If you win, you'll pay less than your max. If you lose, at least you didn't overpay.
Don't round to obvious numbers. If you think €50 is a good max, set €51 or €53. Many people set round numbers, so going slightly above can win you auctions by tiny margins.
You can always increase. If you're outbid and decide the item is worth more, you can set a new, higher proxy bid.

What Happens When You're Outbid?

You'll get an email notification immediately. From there, you can:

Set a higher proxy bid
Place a manual bid
Walk away — no obligation

Proxy bidding is the stress-free way to win auctions on FlyerWall. Set your max and let the system work for you.