Tradition Internet auctions vs. Reverse Internet auctions might sound complex, however there are more similarities between the two than one might think. Internet auctions have been around for several years now, and are used in many different industries for several different purposes. The basic philosophy behind an auction is to facilitate the sale of a product or service. In recent years the development of software technology combined with unique auction theories has open the doors to a new Internet trading platforms that host a Reverse Auction.

Auctions in general have proved to be a success on the Internet over the past 14 years. The quest to develop additional auction software technologies to not only continue the success, but also increase it has brought us to a new Reverse Auction platform.

I know the first time I heard of a reverse auction I had to stop what ever it was I was doing, and ask a question...What is a reverse auction, and better yet how does that work? I have been around auctions for years now, both on the Internet as well as live auctions. I have used them to buy, and sell with a  great deal of success. I have always found them to be of great value for both the buyer, and the seller, not to mention the fun and excitement they have produce in my shopping experience.

Here is a quick run down of the similarities, and differences one will encounter between a Traditional Internet auction vs. Reverse Internet auction:

Similarities:

• Both auction styles involve a "Seller" and a "Buyer."
• Both auctions include a product or service to be purchased.
• Both auction styles allow the buyers to compete against one another to win a product that is up for auction.
• Both auctions can reveal a starting price, however not in all cases.
• Both auctions can have a "buy it now" option, however not in all cases
• Both auction styles may require some sort of strategy.

Differences:

• Traditional auctions award the product to the highest bidder.
• Reverse auction reward the product the the lowest bidder.
• Reverse auctions can use credits instead of cash or credit  cards.
• Reverse auctions usually only show the starting price, and require the use of a credit to reveal the most current trading price.
• Traditional auctions have been around for 14 years now.
• Reverse auctions are 3 years old.

So there you have it, both styles of auction are actually very similar to one another, however there are some differences. If you have Internet auction experience be aware of the new kid on the block.. The Reverse Auction where buyers compete to drive the prices of products down not up as in Traditional auctions.

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