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How does it work?  
Step 1.
Become a Member
Register as a Zeekler Member to start Bidding, Saving and EARNING
Step 2.
Buy Bids
Purchase a "Bid Pack"
Step 3.
Start Bidding!!!
Get in on the Action and WIN!!!
Step 4.
Share With Friends!!!
Refer a Friend and get 2 Free Bids when they register.
Earn cash when they buy bids with the Zeekler Affiliate Program.
How to Recognize a Scam from "The Real Deal!"  

By Dawn Wright-Olivares
Zeekler Int'l Mktg. Director

If you are new to Penny Auctions, Affiliate Programs or both…and are wondering: "Is this a scam?" "How is it possible for this company to actually auction away these items at such ridiculous prices?" "Is this one of those Pyramid Schemes?" You've come to the right place. First and foremost, the answer is No, we are not a scam. Like other Penny Auctions, our business model loses money on approximately 70% of the products in our auctions. We make our money on "bidding activity" and also earn revenue on approximately 30% of specific auctions.

Here's how it works: Every person who bids on Zeekler purchases what is called a "Bid Pack." Our bids cost the bidder .80c each. When a bid is placed on an auction item (let's say for the sake of this example – it's an Apple iPad.) the company receives that .80c on every bid. So, on a $10.00 item – 1000 bids were placed – and the company received the equivalent of $800.

We pay commissions and overrides up to .25c per bid – so the company now has $550 to work with. Then we purchase and ship the iPad to the winner which costs us $499. The company just retained $51, you just walked away for an iPad for $10 and the referring members responsible for your coming to bid (and win) on Zeekler earn "thank you" commissions on the bids you purchased. That's what we like to call… "A Win – Win – Win Proposition!" We are extremely dedicated at Zeekler to our Fair Bidding Policy and to maintaining a fun, safe and profitable environment for our bidders and representatives.

Our parent company Rex Venture Group has been in business 13 years and has historically paid its representatives in the field every commission check earned since its' inception. "Is this a Pyramid Scheme?" Of course not!! "Pyramids" or "Money Games" are illegal and ask its' participants to wrap money in tin foil and FedEx it to "someone else" with no exchange for product or service!

The pyramidal structure is actually the "model" structure of every corporation and even the U.S. Social Security system. Why then are pyramids illegal? Because there is no "exchange" of product or service for the money spent and the only ones who "collect" money are the people at the top of the pyramid. When there are no longer enough people coming and sending money "up" to move people thru the pyramid – the pyramid collapses. An example of a legal – yet collapsing pyramidal structure/system is what is happening to social security. The baby boomers are all coming of age to collect (at the top of the pyramid)- with not enough people paying in from the bottom!! The structure will then collapse. Every CEO is at the top of his/her company's pyramidal structure. That's why he/she makes so much more than a mailroom worker. At Zeekler, with our affiliate program, every person has the same opportunity to achieve the same income or out-earn the person who referred them into the program.

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Frequently Asked Questions  
Zeekler Auctions FAQ

How do I bid here?  
1. Register and create an account. We give you 2 free bids just for registering! 
2. Buy bids by selecting 'Buy Bids' link on the right hand side of your home page 
3. Find a live auction you would like to win. 
4. Click BID to place a bid on the auction. 
5. You win the auction by being the last person to bid when the timer runs out.

How much do bids cost  
Bids cost 80 cents per bid.

Can bids be refunded  
No, bids can not be returned once purchased or reversed after they are used.

How do I earn from my referrals?
Free Bids:For every new referral that ends in the registration of a new member: You receive 1 Free Bid. For every referral that ends in a bid pack purchase: You receive 2 additional Free Bids on their first bid pack purchase. Cash Compensation: Please click the "Opportunity" tab on the top menu bar for more details.

How do the auctions work
Every time there is a bid placed the auction goes up by a set amount (typically$0.01 to $0.08). Also, after a bid the time increases a small amount (typically from 5-20seconds) once the timer dips below 30s it will not go back above 30s (sometimes the timer may go slightly above 30s) even if multiple bids are placed. This eliminates 'sniper bidding' and gives everyone a fair chance at winning the auction. You win the auction by being the last person to bid when the time expires.

Is there a reserve on the auction?
Every penny auction starts at $0.01 and continues until the auction ends. Other types of auctions may have reserves in some form. Please check the details of other types of auction to see the rules that apply.

Do you have an autobidder?
Yes, We have A.B.E., our Automated Bid Executive, A.B.E. will bid on your behalf if you book it. See description below.

What is a Reveal Price Auction?
Please note: No Free bids may be used in our reveal auctions.

There are many differences between traditional penny auctions and reveal price auctions. Unlike traditional penny auctions, reveal price auctions do not display the selling price of the item until you click the bid button.  In addition to that, reveal price auctions drop from the starting price, which is usually closer to the retail value, and continue to drop with each bid placed until the "reserve" is met. Once the reserve is met, the "Scoop it" button will appear. From that moment forward each bidding member is in the seat of power. Once one member decides "That's MY price! I'll take it!" and clicks the "Scoop It" button, the auction is over.

Beginner Auctions: Beginner auctions are available as part of our commitment to a fair bidding experience for all of our bidders. (See our Fair Bidding Policy for further details) We have created a forum in our "Beginner Auction" section that will only allow New Bidders (who have a win record under 3 wins total) to bid. This allows brand new bidders to "get their feet wet" so to speak...and hopefully stock up on some extra bids - before hitting the higher value, more popular auctions at prime time.

Premier Auctions: Premier Auctions require an initial "entry fee" (anywhere from 3 to 20 bids traditionally) and will post the debit to your bid account upon your first bid. From that point forward, each additional bid is only a single bid entry and all traditional "Penny Auction" rules apply. Premier Auctions are an open auction. Auction entry can occur for any bidder at any point while the auction is active and bidding will continue until the auction is won.

Additional rules and incentives may apply to our Premier Auctions. Please check each Premier Auctions detail page for individual auction details.

What is the difference between a VIP auction and a penny auction?
In a penny auction, you buy bid packs in order to bid. In a VIP. auction, you buy a seat into the auction, and then bid as often as you like with your exclusive VIP bids. You don’t pay any more after buying the seat, unless you win the auction. In that case, you just pay the end price of the auction item plus any other fees that apply.

How does the VIP auction work after I purchase a seat?
Please see each individual VIP auction for details as each auction varies.

Can I cancel my purchase once I have paid for a VIP seat?
No. VIP Seat purchases are final. But, if the auction is cancelled for any reason, seat holders will be issued credits to their bid accounts to be used in other auctions.

Who can participate in the bidding process?
Any member of Zeekler over 18 years of age can participate in any type of auction offered at Zeekler.

Are auction items new?
All items are brand new in the box unless otherwise stated in the auction description.

Do you keep items in stock?
We do keep some items in stock. Other items are drop-shipped direct from the vendor.

I won! Now what?
After you win an auction you will receive an email from Zeekler. That email will describe the item you won and provide a link to to pay for the item and arrange for shipment. You can also view your won auctions under the "Won" tab while logged into your Zeekler account.  

Is there a win limit at Zeekler?
Yes, you are limited to 8 wins per month.

Delivery Charges
The delivery charges for each item will be calculated based on item weight and shipping destination, using UPS ground rates as the basis for calculating these charges. Please be aware that in some cases the actual amount that we pay for shipping may be more or less than the amount we charge you. Sometimes we are even able to get free shipping from the vendor who fills the order. When we pay lass than we have charged you, then the difference is used to help offset the cost of placing, tracking and supporting your order. When the actual cost is greater than we have charged you then we will absorb the difference.

Delivery Time
For US: After payment is received and confirmed please allow 5-7 business days for shipping & handling, typically it will be faster. If you have not received your item within this time period please contact us. 

International Shipping and Handling times will vary depending on item destination.

Are there computer requirements to use Zeekler?
You can participate in Zeekler with nearly any computer that allows access to the Internet. 

We suggest keeping only one window open to maximize your connectivity and Internet speed. 

Supported operating systems: 

- Windows 7/ Windows Vista / Windows XP / Windows 2000 

- Mac OS X 10.3 or higher 

- Linux 

Recommended Browsers: 

- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher 

- Firefox 2.0 or higher 

- Opera 8.0 or higher 

- Safari 2.0 or higher Recommended Internet connection: 

- 512k DSL connection or faster 

Why hasn't my bid registered on an auction after i clicked 'bid'? 
When a situation happens like this watch the price of the item if it jumps from .22 to .27 that means five other people bid at that very moment and the most recent bidder will show. Rarely, users may click 'bid' before an auction hits zero and the auction ends. The most likely explanation for this is a time delay (lag) in the connection from your computer to our server, sometimes caused by your Internet connection being overloaded. This is a problem with the Internet, however here are a few ways to minimize this:
- While bidding, do not download large files or stream videos or music. 
- Don't send emails with large files / attachments
- Make sure you are the only one using your Internet connection, the more people using your Internet connection the larger the chance to experience 'lag' 
The only sure way to eliminate this problem is to not wait until the last few seconds to bid. We apologize if you experience a problem registering a bid on an auction, please try the above recommendations to help minimize these types of issues.  

What happens if the Zeekler Auction site goes down?
An outage, or downtime is an unfortunate and unforeseeable problem with the Internet. When this happens it is not possible to place bids. If this ever happens we will add 10 minutes to the auctions end time so that no bidders are left disadvantaged. During an outage we advise you to refresh your browser until the site is up and running again.

Are Bid packages refundable? 
No bid packages are not refundable.

Do you offer a standard warranty or guarantee?
You can bid at Zeekler with full confidence that you will be 100% satisfied, or we will gladly replace any item or items that you return within thirty days of receipt, or refund your purchase price.

After thirty days, most items carry an additional manufacturer's warranty that you will receive with the item.

How does "Scoop It" work?
With Zeekler "Scoop It" feature, you can use all of the bids you have placed on an item towards purchasing it. For example, if you have placed 30 bids on a product that has a "Buy It Now" price of $100 would receive a discount of purchase the item for $76... $100 minus 30 bids at $.80 each equals $76. This feature allows you to protect the amount of bids you invested into an auction as well as giving you the ability to purchase any product we have available for auction at the retail price without ever having posted a bid. Retail prices are subject to vary. "Scoop It" purchases can only be made within 15 minutes of the end of any auction and depend upon product availability.

Is "Scoop It" available on all auctions?
No, not every auction will be available to "Scoop It", although the majority of our auctions will have this feature. 

Can Bid Packs won in a auction be used for "Scoop It"?
Yes, bids won in a auction can be used when purchasing an item using our "Scoop It" feature.

Automated Bidding Executive(A.B.E.)
Honest A.B.E. (Automated Bidding Executive) - is your "executive" at the auctions. When you don't have time to stay completely focused on the auction, simply choose your price range and the maximum number of bids you want A.B.E. to use - and put him to work!

  1. Choose an auction you would like to win.
  2. Enter the maximum number of bids you would like to (bid) in that auction.
  3. Enter the price range of the auction you would like A.B.E. to bid for you.
  4. Click "Book"
  5. A.B.E. will start bidding when the clock runs down to /about/ 10 seconds.
  6. If A.B.E. notices the last bidder was also using ABE, then it will bid immediately to speed up the action. Who wants to look at 2 A.B.E. bidding every 10 seconds?.
  • You must book a minimum of 1 bid for A.B.E. to be able to bid.
  • You can only book one A.B.E. at a time. As soon as the first A.B.E. is no longer active, you can book the next A.B.E.
  • Your maximum price has to be at least $0.01 higher than the current auction end price.
  • An A.B.E. booking can be deleted at any point. All unused bids at the time the A.B.E. booking is deleted will be returned to your account.
  • In order to cancel an A.B.E. booking, please click the 'ACTIVE' button in the A.B.E. box and click the Cancel link.
  • When you type the price, do not type the dollar sign.
  • To say you want to bid up to 30 cents, in the 'To' box type 0.30 (zero dollars and 30 cents).

Fake or Paid-to-Sign Ups Are Strictly Prohibited
Zeekler prohibits any form of fake or paid sign ups. Any representative/member caught using "Paid-to-SignUp" services or entering fraudulent or "fake" registrations (ex. phone book listings, etc) will be subject to all free bids being revoked and a full account review possibly resulting in complete dismissal from the Zeekler/MBS programs and will be permanently banned from referring people for any form of compensation or from bidding on any of our sites.

Free & Discounted Bids
Any and all discounted bid packs purchased or won through 3rd party sites as "loss leaders" offered by the company - are non-commissionable to the referring member and carry no cash value in our "scoop-it" feature during auctions where those bids are used. When you place a bid, the lowest value bid in your account will be used first.

Tips & Tricks  
Bidding Tips for new Zeekler Members -  The following is a list of tips created by our staff to help you get started.
They are not guaranteed strategies. If you have a tip you would like to add, please feel free to email us your suggestions.
  1. Educate Yourself - Before you get started check out our FAQ section.
  2. Observe -Take your time, look around and feel things out before you start bidding. Watch a few auctions as they come to an end and develop your own strategy.
  3. Focus -Maximize your chances of winning by focusing on one or two auctions at a time.  Remember, 100 watts of light energy can either softly light a room or explode the moon - focus is key.
  4. Be Patient - It's better to bid late in the game. Wait until there are ten seconds or less on the clock before you place a bid.
  5. Schedule - Watch for our slower times and take advantage of them. When everyone is off enjoying their morning coffee or stuck in rush hour traffic, you can walk off with great deals.
  6. Prepare -Arm yourself with enough bids to win the item that you want. Close all other programs and browser tabs running on your computer for optimum performance in our real-time auctions.
  7. Be Mindful -Always keep an eye on the number of remaining bids in your account and purchase more if needed. You don't want to run out of bids at an inconvenient moment.
  8. Be Stealth - Keep your eyes peeled for unique (and uncrowded) bidding opportunities. If everyone is focused and bidding on the Tom Tom, then  sneak on over to the Amex Gift Card auction and scoop it up for pennies!!
  9. Share - Take advantage of the incredible compensation plan and powerful incentives Zeekler offers for telling your friends!
  10. Have a BLAST!!!
Have a question? Click here to see our frequently asked questions page or contact us and we'll be glad to help.
 
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