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Bidsbidding is a term used to describe a bidding strategy in which bidders place bids on multiple items or lots within a single auction session or across several auctions, often with automated systems, to maximize the probability of winning and to optimize spending. While not a widely standardized term, it appears in discussions of multi-item auctions and algorithmic bidding as a shorthand for coordinated or high-frequency bidding activity.

It can occur on consumer marketplaces that run batch auctions, on procurement platforms that present many lots, or in online advertising exchanges using real-time bidding. Bidsbidding may involve manual bidding across items, or the use of autobid or bidding bots that manage budgets and bid limits, frequently with cross-item constraints to stay within a total expenditure cap.

Common techniques include grouping items by value, scheduling bids at specific times, employing incremental bid increments, and dynamically reallocating budget as the auction progresses. The approach aims to exploit platform mechanics, reduce the risk of missing essential items, and exploit competitive pressure. However, risks include overspending on one item to win another, distorted prices, and potential pattern recognition or rule violations by the platform. In some contexts, coordinated bidding among multiple parties can raise anti-collusion concerns.

Ethical and legal considerations vary by jurisdiction and platform rules. Bidsbidding is studied in auction theory as a practical instance of multi-item and automated bidding, illustrating how budget constraints and timing affect outcomes. Platforms may implement safeguards such as anti-collusion monitoring, bid auditing, or auction design changes to counter potentially manipulative bidding behavior.