In a blind auction there is only one smart strategy: bid the most you are genuinely willing to pay.
Because you cannot see other bids and there is no second chance to react, holding back risks losing a lot you wanted for the sake of a few dollars.
A simple checklist
- Review the full inspection report and photos.
- Estimate shipping to your ZIP.
- Add up your all-in budget.
- Bid that number.
You can raise your bid while the auction is live, but you cannot see what you are up against, so your first number should already be your best.