- Online auction players can compete for most wanted Christmas presents -
Quick2Bid, the ultimate competitive auction site for savvy bargain-hunters, is launching its Robotics Feature Items, starting at midday, Saturday 4th December. Players can vie for must-have robots such as: Pleo the Dinosaur, Fur Real Biscuit, Lego Mindstorm, Sony: Rolly and iRobot Roomba, the vacuum cleaner robot.
Founder Viraj Karia adds, “This is a great product line-up for us as these items are so hot that they are on almost everyone’s Christmas list; like Pleo the Dinosaur, which rose to fame after it was on The Apprentice. We are excited to be able to give our customers the chance to get one of these products to make for a perfect gift.”
To win one of these fantastic robots, Quick2Bid.com will auction the items to end on consecutive days. Please see table below to ensure you make your mark on the product you want.
| Product | Description | Auction timings* |
| LEGO 8547 Mindstorm NXT 2.0 Robot | Programme the robot to do what you want with the equipment provided. | Starts - midday Saturday 5th December Ends – Sunday 6th December around 8pm |
| Fur Real Biscuit - Robotic Dog | Life-size Golden retriever that responds to every touch and needs your love and attention. | Starts – midday Saturday 5th December Ends – Monday 7th December approx 8pm |
| Pleo the Dinosaur | Every Pleo is unique. Each one begins life as a newly-hatched baby Camarasaurus, but he’ll soon develop his own personality, moods, and habits - all shaped by the time he spends with you. | Starts – midday Saturday 5th December Ends – Tuesday 8th December approx 8pm |
| iRobot Roomba 555 - Vacuum Cleaning Robot | Roomba picks up an amazing amount of dirt, dust, pet hair, dander, cat litter, crumbs, leaves and other debris as it autonomously navigates throughout your home. | Starts – midday Saturday 5th December Ends – Wednesday 9th December approx 8pm |
| Sony: Rolly | Rolly™ is a new dimension in MP3 players. Shake it and twist it to choose your tracks. Watch it respond to the beat with funky moves and crazy light shows. | Starts – midday Saturday 5th December Ends – Thursday 10th December approx 8pm |
Past Feature Items won on www.quick2bid.com include**: £2,150 Trip for two to New York plus $500 spending money, won for only £76; 2 x £200 shopping sprees with Love2Choose vouchers bagged for £53 and £15 respectively; and a Gucci Handbag for £7.65.
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Notes to Editors
*All auction end times will vary depending on level of activity
** To see a list of all auction winners, please go to: http://www.quick2bid.com/auction_winners.php?page=all
About Quick2Bid
Quick2Bid is a UK company founded by entrepreneur Viraj Karia who began to work on the concept in October 2008 with his close-knit team of developers and researchers.
Quick2Bid was created with the aim to give people real value and excellence in a pay-per-bid auction site that focussed on delivering the best experience, as well as being completely honest and transparent with its customers.
CEO Viraj Karia had witnessed many genres of auction sites that have drawn online critique and widespread scepticism. Using this as the cornerstone of his business model, his vision for Quick2Bid is to drive forward the essence of accessibility to all bidders, which will nurture a culture of trust. Moreover, Quick2Bid’s goal is to be an interactive and user-friendly experience that will set a new benchmark on any competitive penny auction sites in the UK today.
For further information please contact:
Speed Communications
Katie Swan or Louise Mackintosh
020 7842 3200
Katie.swan@speedcommunications.com