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Old 06-06-2017, 03:00 PM
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Realistically, though, all you need is a calculator and a few seconds and you can (and should) figure in the BP while placing your bid.

You really don't even need a calculator. The most common buyer's premium is 20%. So, if you're bidding $370 on an item, it's easy to determine the BP. Take 10% of the bid ($37); multiply x2 ($74). Then add $74 to $370 and you get $444; that is the total bid with the BP. Simple!

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