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In other words, if you do not bid high enough to meet the reserve price, the seller is not obligated to sell the item to you.</p> <p class="whs2"> </p> <p class="whs2">If your bid is high enough to meet the reserve price, the eBay will automatically adjust your bid to the minimum amount necessary to purchase the item. Example: Item shows $50. Reserve is $100. You bid $200. You will win for $100, if you are the only bidder. </p> <p class="whs2"> </p> <p class="whs2">If your bid is <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>not</I></span> high enough to meet the reserve price, BidSlammer will <span style="font-style: italic;"><I>not</I></span> automatically raise or adjust your bid in order to win the auction. Just imagine the consequences of offering this kind of feature. 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