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|verb = BID
|verb=BID
|type = System
|type=System
|system=Auction
|type2 = Special case
|pageintro={{boldmono|BID}} is a mechanical verb. It is used at auctions such as the [[Great Auction of 2016]].
|special = Auction
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{{boldmono|BID}} is a mechanical verb. It is used at auctions such as the [[Great Auction of 2016]].

==Usage==
==Usage==
:; Outside of an active auction:
:; Outside of an active auction:
<pre{{log2}}>
<pre{{log2}}>But there is nothing to bid on here.</pre>
But there is nothing to bid on here.</pre>


:; During a live auction:
:; During a live auction:
<pre{{log2}}>
<pre{{log2}}>Usage:
Usage:
BID {amount}
BID {amount}
Amount may be shortened to ###k (for thousands) or ###m (for millions). Bid will also be recognized if you use a decimal point or commas.
Amount may be shortened to ###k (for thousands) or ###m (for millions). Bid will also be recognized if you use a decimal point or commas.
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BID 25k - 25000 silvers
BID 25k - 25000 silvers
BID 1m - 1,000,000 silver
BID 1m - 1,000,000 silver
BID 4.5k - 4,500 silver
BID 4.5k - 4,500 silver</pre>
</pre>


==See Also==
==See Also==

Latest revision as of 14:07, 10 August 2026

BID
Type System
System Auction

BID is a mechanical verb. It is used at auctions such as the Great Auction of 2016.

Usage

Outside of an active auction
But there is nothing to bid on here.
During a live auction
Usage:
    BID {amount}
 Amount may be shortened to ###k (for thousands) or ###m (for millions).  Bid will also be recognized if you use a decimal point or commas.
    Examples of valid bids:
    BID 1000  - 1000 silvers
    BID 25k   - 25000 silvers
    BID 1m    - 1,000,000 silver
    BID 4.5k  - 4,500 silver

See Also