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Merchandising for higher bids

US8145541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2007
Grant dateMar 27, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q40/04
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and a system facilitate merchandising for higher bids. In example embodiments, a proposed price for a first listing may be received from a user. In response to receiving of the proposed price, a message may be conveyed to the user when the proposed price is lower than an expected price for the first listing. In supporting the message, the user may be provided with price and popularity information related to one or more second listings similar to the first listing.

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