# Pre-Bids FAQ

<details>

<summary><strong>What happens if I don’t win the auction?</strong></summary>

You won’t be charged.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Do pre-bids expire?</strong></summary>

Yes. If the auction isn’t held within 3 days, your pre-bid will automatically expire.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Can I change or cancel my pre-bid?</strong></summary>

You can increase your maximum bid at any time, but you cannot cancel a pre-bid once it’s placed — unless the listing is cancelled or the pre-bid expires.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>What happens if multiple buyers place the same max pre-bid?</strong></summary>

The first buyer who placed the highest bid will win if no higher bids are made during the auction.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>What happens if a pre-bid winner doesn’t pay?</strong></summary>

The item will automatically be offered to the next highest bidder. For more information on this, please refer to our [Second Chance FAQ](https://support.tilt.app/tilt-help-desk/purchasing/auctions-and-second-chance-faq).

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>What happens if I win?</strong></summary>

You’ll be notified if you win. To view your bids at any time, go to your profile and tap on **Your Bids.**

</details>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://support.tilt.app/tilt-help-desk/purchasing/buying-on-tilt/how-pre-bids-work/pre-bids-faq.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.