Buying merchandise on GIOBikes.com is quick and easy. If you have something in mind, you can search all currently open listings using. Alternatively, you can browse through our auctions using a simple system of categories.

Once you find what you're looking for, you can click on the item's description to enter the item's "Listing Page". This area contains all relevant information about the item, including description, complete specifications, features, reviews, questions & answers, shipping info. We urge you to read this information carefully, allowing you the ability to bid confidently.

After the allotted time for an auction has expired, a message indicating SOLD will be displayed.

Placing a Bid

Your bid amount must exceed the current highest bid by at least the set bid increment. Only place bids in whole dollar amounts. Cent increments will not be applied. If you win an auction congratulatoin email will be sent with instructions how to pay. It is important to have working email address.

Tracking Your Bids

Use GIOBikes.com's Watch List feature to track items you are interested in, but not yet ready to bid on. The watch list closely monitors the status of these items so that you are able to keep an eye on them as they develop. You may also use the Running Bid History feature. When on, it will allow you to monitor the current bidding history of more than one auction from the showcase simultaneously. This can be done directly from the search page.

Retracting your bid

GIOBikes.com considers a confirmed bid on an item to be a legally-binding expression of intent to purchase. Once you have submitted your confirmed bid, it cannot be retracted except in the following exceptional circumstances:

• You made an obvious typographical error when placing a confirmed bid amount.

Exceptional circumstances do not include bids placed on a similar item, changing your mind, or stating that you cannot pay for the item.

To retract a confirmed bid, you must contact Customer Service with your request and include the item listing number and a valid explanation.

Bidder's Agreement

By logging in to GIObikes.com, you agree to and accept GIOBikes.com's Terms and Conditions and are responsible for reviewing our list of Bidding or Buying Violations.

Internet fraud is a serious offense. Every time you log in to GIOBikes.com, Your IP address is recorded. This information can be used against fraudulent bidders. GIOBikes.com will fully cooperate with any investigation into internet fraud involving our auctions.

Bid shilling occurs when someone bids on an item for the sole purpose of driving up the price. Please bid only on items you intend to purchase. Any evidence of bid shilling on a GIOBikes.com auction warrants immediate termination of membership.

Bidder's Obligation

When you bid on an item on GIOBikes.com, you enter a legally binding contract, in which you express intent to purchase the item. Failure to do so in a timely manner will result in termination of your GIOBikes.com membership.

You are responsible for keeping track of all of your winning bids. You will receive an e-mail indicating you are the highest bidder. At that point, you have five days to pay for your items. This policy ensures timely resolution for both seller and bidder. No extensions on this five days will be given.