• Select the Register link on the Auction home page
• Enter a valid Guild Wars in game name
• Enter a valid email address
• Select a Username
• Create a password (minimum of 6 characters)
• Confirm the PIN number shown
• Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions

Standard bidding is the most common way to bid on an item, and is exactly the same as the process used in real-world auction rooms. You bid the minimum amount needed to outbid the current high bidder.

A Proxy bid means that you bid an amount that is higher than necessary, normally the maximum that you are willing to pay for an item. The auction software will raise your actual bid to the minimum necessary, but will remember your maximum.

If someone else comes along and tries to outbid you, the auction software will automatically place additional bids on your behalf up to the value of your proxy bid. This means you can stay on top of the bidding without having to be near a computer.

 Here's how you do it:

1. Find the item you'd like to bid on - either by browsing the categories down the left of your screen, or by using the search box just below the navigation bar:
2. To place a bid, enter your chosen amount into the "Place Bid" field in the item listing:
3. Click the Place Bid button to continue.
4. The bid confirmation screen will display the minimum bid needed (standard bid) and will allow you to adjust your bid accordingly:

a.       If you wish to place a standard bid, adjust your bid to match the Minimum Bid value shown

b.      If you wish to place a proxy bid, enter your maximum bid into the Your Bid field

5. You will now see confirmation that you are the high bidder or a message telling you that you have been outbid, or that you bid is below the reserve price.
6. You can place as many bids as you want on an item.

 Buy Out (Buy Now)

Some sellers allow items to be purchased instantly at a fixed price, regardless of any auction bidding that has taken place. This feature is called Buy Out.

The Buy Out price will be stated directly below the Buy Out logo.

1. To purchase an item with Buy Out, click on the Buy Out logo:
2. You will be taken to a confirmation page showing the Buy Out price
3. Click Proceed if you are happy to continue.
4. Your purchase will now be confirmed and you will be able to contact the seller and complete the trade

The messaging section of the Members' Area allows you to read, delete and reply to all the messages you have sent and received:

Click on Received or Sent to see a list of your messages.
To read a message, simply click on the "To" or "From" user id and the message will load for you:
To delete a message, click on the Delete link to the side of the message you want to delete:

Sending Messages

You can send private and public messages to sellers from all item listings.

1. Scroll down the listing until you find the Ask Seller A Question section:
2. Type in the question you would like to ask the seller, and select whether you want it to be private or public (visible to other users):
3. Click Submit to send the message.

Here's a step-by-step guide to listing an item for sale by auction, offer or buy out. Most steps are the same for all types of listing.

• Start by clicking on the Sell link on the main navigation bar:
• Choose whether you would like the item listed on the main auction site, in your shop only (if you have one) or in both locations.
• Note that shop-only items will only be visible to visitors to your store.
• Click on the Next button
• Choose a main category for your item. The active category list is indicated by an orange border - each time you select a category, a list of appropriate sub-categories will be displayed until no further detail is possible.
• Simply click on a category to select it:
• Once the category has been finalized, the Next Step button will be highlighted:
• You may select an additional category for your item if you wish. Some items fit naturally into more than one category, and having an additional category can help more users find your item.
• Click Next Step to continue:
• Choose Listing Type. In most circumstances a full listing is more suitable. If you find that many of the options you are offered are not relevant, try a quick listing.
• Enter a title for your item. This will be displayed in category listings and search results.
• Enter a description of your item. Generally, the more detail you can provide, the better. Providing complete stats gives the user all the information they need.  Descriptions like “See Picture” will often lead to lost sales opportunities.
• Click on the Next Step button to continue
• The next stage is to configure the settings for your item:
• Choose between standard (listing one item) and Dutch (listing multiple, identical items)
• Specify how many items you are selling
• Specify the starting bid for your auction
• If you would like a reserve price, check the Enable reseve box.
• A reserve price prevents an item selling below a certain price, regardless of how much the final bid is for.
• Enter the reserve price if applicable
• A Buy Out price enables bidders to buy your item instantly - without having to wait for the auction to end.
• Bid Increments controls how much more each bid is than the previous bid. Using the default bid increment is not recommended due to a problem that results in multple bidders placing the same bid amount.
  
• Featuring allows you to promote your item more widely - choose any combination of featuring you would like. There are no fees associated with GuildWarsGuru Auctions, so disregard any notice you may see.
  
• Choose to start your auction now, or at a later time.
• Choose the duration of your auction - from a standard range of options or by specifying a specific future date. The Terms and Conditions for use limit the duration to no more than 60 days.
  
• If you would like to hide user ids of bidders from other users, select a private auction. Bidders' user ids will still be visible to you, the seller.
• Indicate whether you are prepared to swap your item for a suitable alternative.
• Upload up to four images of the item you are listing. Files should be uploaded from another website. Due to server balance issues, images uploaded from your computer will most likely break and become ineffective.
  
• Upload a video file of your item. Files should be uploaded from another website.
• Enable the automatic relisting of your item. You can choose to have it relisted only in the case it does not sell and can specify how many times it will be automatically relisted. Relists are limited to 5.
  
• Click on the Next Step button.
• Preview your listing - see how it will look to buyers and make any changes necessary using the Previous Step button.

If you are happy with the listing, press the List button to publish the listing. You will then see a message confirming that it has been accepted and informing you of the Auction ID for the listing: