My bids were low at first but keep selling and listing. The more listings and wins you have, the more feedback and badges you get which makes it more likely for people to bid and bid HIGHER on your auctions!
My bids are way down now, too. I have awesome feedback and many auctions up now and quite a few successful ones under my belt, but lately the bids just aren't what they used to be. It's getting to the point it's not worth the shipping. I think I am actually on the losing end where shipping is concerned and If I go buy the things I am listing, which is 98% of the time, I am losing out double there. I have been considering taking a break myself. :-( Good luck with your auction. Already a fan and watching. If you have a moment come check mine out, too. Thanks and have a great weekend. :-)