Auction Bidding by Email

How It Works

Send an email to the dedicated address provided to you, and our system will automatically register your bids and place them at the right time.

• The email subject tells the system what action to take.
• The email body contains the auction details (MaxPrice, timing, URL).
• You will receive a confirmation reply for every request.

1. Placing a Bid — order

To register a new bid, send an email with the subject line order.

In the email body, write one auction per line in this format:

• MaxPrice — The maximum amount you are willing to pay (in JPY).
• Bidding Time — When the system should place your bid (not the auction end time). You can also leave this blank to let the system decide automatically (see "Smart Timing" below).
• Auction URL — The full web address of the auction page.

If you send an order for the same auction URL again, the previous entry will be updated with the new price and time.

You can include multiple auctions in a single email — just put each one on its own line.

Full Example

This single email registers three separate auction bids at once.

2. Smart Timing — Automatic Bid Scheduling

You don't have to calculate the exact bid time yourself. The system offers convenient shortcuts:

Option A: Leave it blank (default = 6 minutes before end)

Simply leave the time field empty (two commas in a row), and the system will automatically bid 6 minutes before the auction ends.

Option B: Bid immediately

Enter 0(ZERO) to place the bid right away, without waiting.

Option C: Specify minutes before end

Enter a number to tell the system how many minutes before the auction ends to place the bid. For example, 30 means "bid 30 minutes before the end."

Option D: Specify an exact date and time

If you need precise control, provide the full date and time in this format:

3. Removing a Bid — remove

Changed your mind? Send an email with the subject line remove.

In the body, simply paste the auction URL(s) you want to cancel — one per line. No price or time needed.

Example

4. Checking Your List — list

Want to see all the auctions you've registered? Send an email with the subject line list.

The body can be left completely empty. The system will reply with a full list of your active bids.

Example

5. Notifications

The system will automatically send you email notifications for important events:

• Highest Bidder Alert — You'll be notified when you become the highest bidder on an auction.
• Winning Notification — You'll be notified when you've successfully won an auction.

Quick Reference