If an auction doesn't result in a sale, sellers are given a second chance to auction the item again, but this option must be selected upon the initial set up. The preferred method of payment and shipping is left open to the seller. Both buyers and sellers are rated by other users. This feature is the online auction community's way of policing itself and keeping everyone honest. On every auction listing, there is a rating beside the seller's name.
Buyers can check a seller's number to get an expanded version of other buyer's comments.
This listing also includes helpful text messages. As a registered member of Auction Universe, you are able to review all of the ratings on any buyer or seller you wish to do business with, unless they have chosen not to be rated. Auctions, for instance, merchants need to arrange for payments on their own, and need a merchant account if they want to handle credit-card transactions. BidSafe is also available for buyers, and the benefit for the buyer is that they have some assurance that the product will ship in satisfactory and promised condition. There are also other benefits to being a BidSafe member.