bid tv

Description: First live auction channel available on Sky Digital and on the web. bid tv (known as bid-up.tv until 21 January 2005) ... more

bid tv ... is a digital television channel based in the UK that runs daily live auctions. It was the first channel of its kind in the world, and has become popular for offering a laid-back, friendly approach to its viewers. Banter is created through the presence of "auction assistants" who help to demonstrate products, as well as informing the viewer of upcoming auctions. In January 2005, the channel was renamed Bid tv to reflect the fact that more of its auctions followed the price-drop tv method, meaning that bidders were only rarely bidding "up". Bid tv no longer broadcast any live rising-price auctions, only featuring an occasional pre-recorded speed auction. A new graphic was added in October 2005 to show the start price of falling price auctions. In August 2006, a new graphic was introduced, showing the bid tv website address and a falling arrow. This is shown as soon as the assistant has shown what is coming up next, and introduces the presenter.

Newest Review: ... There's a lot of banter and joking on the channel, which makes it strangely addictive. Now don't get me wrong, it's not exactly the most dynamic content in the world, but the funny people on the screen make it easy viewing, and since products only last 5 minutes or so, it's always tempting to see what comes next. The products can be really cheap, although flat-rate post is normally around ... more

... £10 which is something to watch out for. As an example of the prices, we nearly won a jade globe which costs around £150 normally, and it was going for around £80, so there are real bargains to be had. As if that wasn't enough you can bid online, a...more

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by Andy Ross - written on 20/11/09
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BID TV - lovely tv channel to watch and buy from. ****SHAME ABOUT THE COMPLETE LACK OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. WHAT A DISCRACE!!!!*****

Ebay TV (287 words)
by - written on 27/10/09 (Very useful, 64 readings)
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BIDTV is a shopping channel with a difference. I HATE shopping channels, but I can watch this one all day! The main concept is that items start cheap, i.e. 1p each, then viewers bid live through their phones which brings the price up and up. The channel became famous for the laid-back style of the presenters. There's a lot of banter and joking on the channel, which makes it strangely addictive. Now don't get me wrong, it's not exactly the most dynamic content in the world, but the funny people on the screen make it easy viewing, and since products only last 5 minutes or so, it's always tempting to see what comes next. The products can be ... Read the complete review

bid tv: Simple and fun with value for money if you are careful (371 words)
by - written on 18/10/09 (Very useful, 57 readings)
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Bid tv is a live auction channel which is owned by the Virgin Media group and sees auctions shown on telelvision through Sky Digital and the internet and offers a huge variety of products. The basic idea of the channel is simple with prices starting high and dropping down as time goes on until the amount of stock available has sold. The prices often start high and drop down to a price that the presenter will act amazed at and through their enthusiasm you will find yourself to be getting pulled into the entire thing and feeling like it is too good to miss what's on offer. The products on offer vary in names known on the highstreet to those you will never have ... Read the complete review

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by lwaxanatroi - written on 17/10/09
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I would suggest that if you see something you like get a figure in your head that you would be prepared to pay for it, take off the £8 for the posatge and then wait till the price gets near to that figure.(e.g. I'd pay £25 for a coat -£8 =£17 so wait for the price to hit £17) Their fragrances can be expensive if you look at prices on the high street although at the time they seem good value. Saying that everything I've ever got from them has been excellent quality and if I've had a problem (only 3 or 4 occasions) there's been no trouble getting a refund.

bid tv: Teleshopping channel (226 words)
by - written on 06/10/09 (Very useful, 24 readings)
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Bid TV is a teleshopping channel available on Satellite, Cable & Freeview. It is owned by the Sit Up Group, who also own Price Drop TV & Speed Auction TV. Bid TV started live as Bid Up Tv & was the first live auction channel on television. Here viewers would bid for items with the highest bids winning. The channel was soon giving a makeover & name change with items dropping in price & everyone paying the final price at which the item looks up at. Although the items look great value compared to the starting RRP, I would express caution. There are some good buys to be had from the channel but the majority of time the RRP's are ... Read the complete review