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Articles on auction buying, price research, and getting the most out of mac.bid. Updated occasionally.

April 27, 2026 · 4 min read

How mac.bid auctions actually work

What you’re really bidding on, why prices vary so wildly, and the math behind buyer’s premium and lot fees.

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April 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Why sold prices beat asking prices

Asking prices anchor wrong. Here’s why eBay’s Sold filter is the only honest signal — and how to read median sold like a pro.

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