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    Swoopo.com - Buy Gadgets At Cheap Prices

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    Swoopo is an auction site that will have bargain hunters coming back for more. The site is characterized by an endless collection of tech items and gadget such as LCD High Definition Televisions as well as computer parts and accessories like printers and the like.

    The mechanics of the site are clearly explained online. In a nutshell, auctions start at 15c and there are no reserve prices. The price goes up in 15c increments, and there is a small charge for each bid that gets placed. According to the site, that’s why the prices are so cheap. The auction itself has something of a twist – if bids are placed in the exact moment the auction is ending, the auction itself is extended 20 additional seconds. As any seasoned eBayer can tell you, the final minute when it comes to a hot item is absolutely crucial, and an approach like this one is bound to have bidders fighting inch by inch.

    As it is the norm with auction sites, the hottest items are prominently showcased on the main page, and a search tool that lets you refine results in multiple ways is likewise featured.

    For its part, registration is free and it comes complete with a US$ 15 voucher which is redeemable against the first auction that is won.

    In their own words

    “Swoopo is an exciting and unique eCommerce start-up that has been running in Europe (Germany, the UK and Spain) for up to three years and is now live in the US.”

    Why it might be a killer

    It offers the latest hi-tech items and gadgets at bargain prices.

    Some questions

    What is the exact cost of placing a bid? How long does each auction last?

    Visit website http://www.swoopo.com
    Posted 13 Months 22 Days ago by RogerH | Source: TechCrunch

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