SoLow: Cool Auctions from Your Mobile

SoLow is a fun and free-to-join auction service accessible directly from your mobile. On a daily basis it auctions 4 cool items (iPhone, HD Plasma Screen, Vegas vacation etc.). Anyone with a mobile phone/PC can participate in the auctions by placing their bids via text-messaging. What makes it fun and challenging is that the user with the lowest unique bid wins the auction. For instance, if you were the only person to bid 5 cents on the iPhone and for each lower bid there were more than one individual than you are the winner. (Note: US only)

 Cool Auctions from Your Mobile

SoLow Features

  • Place multiple bids on the auctioned item directly from mobile.
  • The number of bids you can make during any given day is limited.
  • Option to find out your position in the auction. Place additional bids if needed.
  • Subscribe to daily bidding hints and tips.
  • Solow is completely free, however depending on your mobile service plan text messaging fees may apply.
  • Age requirement: You have to be at least 18 years old to participate.
  • Participate in Solow elite: Get access to more auctions. (Non-free)
  • Got more questions? Check out Solow FAQ page here.

Check out SoLow @ (www.solow.com) Update:  Due to negative  experience of users with this service, we decided to remove the link. For details read comments below.

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11 Comments Add Comment
2009-05-21 08:35:43
daniel

Your site indicates this is a completely free tool depending upon your phone plan’s texting rates. There have been repeated monthly charges of 9.99 for your “service”. Why is this and how do we remove this service?

2009-05-27 20:29:23
Eckert

I did not sign up for this service and you charged my phone bill $9.99. I am going to report you to the BBB as there is no way to contact you. Wonder why. Please email that you have taken this service away. I will do a call for action in the news if this is not taken care of. Something has to be illegal about what you people are doing and I will find the way.

2009-10-30 09:41:25
sarah

I did not sign up for this service and you charged my phone bill $9.99. I am going to report you to the BBB as there is no way to contact you. Wonder why. Please email that you have taken this service away. I will do a call for action in the news if this is not taken care of. Something has to be illegal about what you people are doing and I will find the way. you guys have no right to chage me for no reasons.And i do agree with this kid Eckert

2009-06-11 08:45:26
LAVERNE

I’m tired of playing SoLow. What do I do?
Sorry to hear that. While our feelings are a little hurt, we’ve prepared for this possibility.

To stop all messages or cancel your Elite subscription, text STOP to 23687, or email help@solow.com and include your mobile phone number.

We’ll be here to welcome you back with open arms if you decide to return. Please send feedback to comments@solow.com so we can improve our service!

2009-06-18 11:53:33
Janice Boyle

For the last three months I have been charged $9.99 for a service I did not use or authorize. I contacted Verizon and they stopped whatever your service is. They said you have it in you power to rebate this amount since it was never used. Please advise.

2009-08-25 17:20:20
Jenny York

With the above 3 statements I agree. I tried calling 23687 and Verizon Mobile said they could not connect my call. You MAKE it difficult to stop or unsubscribe. I want to unsubscribe and stop this service. I am not happy, I accidently pushed something on my new phone and here’s another $13. something added to my bill. PLEASE UNSUBCRIBE OR STOP THIS. I DO NOT WANT THIS SERVICE! Thank you

2009-10-09 13:05:37
sunny

Guys I have texted “STOP” to 23687. u should text not call. And got the following message.

SoLow: Sad 2 see u go! We canceled ur membership. U will receive no further messages or charges. 8774023687 for help. Txt GAMES to 23687 to come back anytime!

I hope it wont charge me anymore…

2009-10-09 23:24:38
Deborah Francois

I have been charged 9.99 for your service for 2 months. I never signed up for it. I want to be removed from you membership and expect my 29.98 to be rebated or refunded. Otherwise, I will report you to any and all appropriate agencies.

2009-10-27 20:33:16

cancel me from this program we did not ask for it nor do we want it. Please reemburse to us any charges you have put on our bill. we did not use nor ask for this service. I have tried to stop this service for one month now, no way to know if u r getting information. code #23687 STOP

2009-10-14 13:33:10
jenn

yo wtf! if i text stop one more time to you people im going to scream!!!! you have charged me 9.99 for the pass 8 months!! i am reporting you to the BBB! this is ridiculous!

2009-10-14 13:33:11
jenn

yo wtf! if i text stop one more time to you people im going to scream!!!! you have charged me 9.99 for the pass 8 months!! i am reporting you to the BBB! this is ridiculous! i want a refund!

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