Proxy (maximum) bidding lets the platform lift your offer in steps up to a ceiling you set, while live bidding means you click each raise yourself. Both are valid-choice depends on attention and volatility of the lane.

When proxy shines

Use proxy on predictable staple lots when you cannot watch the clock during Pasig-Makati runs. Set the ceiling to the last peso you would happily pay after fees.

Automation is discipline: write the ceiling once, let math fight the adrenaline.

When to stay live

For mixed manifests or one-off imports, stay live so you can pause if new seller notes appear in the final minutes.