Why is time added to the clock?
We add time to clock every time a user places a bid. This gives enough time for someone else to make the decision to bid if they are interested which is similar to the “Going once, Going twice, SOLD!” approach of traditional auctions.
The amount of time that will be added to the auction timer varies depending on the particular auction in increments of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 seconds. This increment is made visible by the label that is located on every auction page to the left of the timer.
