The Types of Swoopo Auctions to Bid With Bidding in Swoopo requires good strategy, mindset and skill to win the bids. The good thing is there are different variations on the Standard SwoopoAuctions. Here are the explanations on how each auction type works. Beginner Auctions - as the name says, this auction is only available for Swoopo users who have yet to win an auction in Swoopo. The competitionhere is less fierce and also less experienced. Penny Auctions - in this type of auction, the price of the item is increased only one cent for each bid. This is usually for highly desirable items like TVs,Cameras, Game Consoles and related gadgets. Standard Auctions - each bid in this type of auction raises by the prices of 2, 6, 12 or 24 cents. You will know this type of auction by a red banneracross the left side of the screen that lists the bid amount. You'll still pay $.60 per bid though. Nailbiter Auction - this type of auction is done manually and the use of Bidbutler is prohibited. This auction is also recommended for beginners to gettheir feet wet on Swoopo. Nailbiter require constant attention so make sure that you have several hours to spend before committing to one of theseauction types. Open Auction - In Open Auctions, you can bid regardless of how many other auctions you've won that month. These auctions disregard the standardlimit of 8 auctions won per month. Closed Auction - this latest addition in Swoopo Auction allows some auctions to be closed to a limited number of bidders. Only those users who haveplaced at least one bid can continue to bid. Just make sure you don't get "locked out" of these closed auctions you want to participate with. International and Local Auctions - the globe icon at the top right-hand side of the screen verifies an International auction while the Local auctions onlyallow Swoopo bidders from a specific country to participate. These are indicated by the relevant country flag. Other Auction Types - the last two former auction types in Swoopo were Fixed Price Auctions and 100% Off Auctions. These auction types are nolonger offered because of the confusion it caused among Swoopo bidders and outsiders who are checking the system. To recap, the auction types varies on your choice on how you do your bids. I hope this helps on the next time you visit the Swoopo website and youwill now know which appropriate type of auction you will use your prepared Swoopo bidding strategy. Take note that it is not hard to bid on Swoopo ifyou get to learn each basic step, one at a time.