BARGAIN hunters are taking to the Internet in a bid to scoop up a fistful of on-line treats at cut-throat prices.

And you don't have to be a techno wizard to join in.

More and more savvy shoppers are clicking on to the Internet to test their purchasing skills at on-line bidding.

But this is no ordinary auction. Clanging wooden hammers, men in wax jackets and costly collections are replaced by amazing offers,

24-hour service and thousands of individual items. Welcome to FSauctions.co.uk the fun and easy auction site brought to millions around the world by Freeserve.

And it can be accessed through Newsquest's ThisIsWiltshire by clicking on 'Marketplace' and selecting FSauctions. You will be magically transported to the world of on-line bidding within seconds.

A world which glistens with must grab deals such as cheap flights, swanky cars and even a trip to the moon.

And with countless categories and an average of 20,000 goodies going under the virtual hammer every day, it's hard not to feel even the slightest buzz at the bargains to be had.

When the auction is up and running, there is no need to sit it out in one place, at a specified time. Bidders are free to come and go as they please and don't even have to be in the same country to participate.

By casually keeping track of the bids over a period of time, ranging from a few vital seconds to a number of weeks, it's the most convenient and the simplest way to join in with the fun of an auction.

Other mind-boggling items on offer have included a rare Victorian 10d Brown embossed stamp, dinner for two on a submarine, a ghost hunting evening, a cookery lesson with an award-winning chef and a 40-minute tarot reading.

What's more, there is also the chance to take part in auctions which start from as little as £1, with no reserve.

This means that if you bid £1 and nobody else bids higher than you, you win the auction!

Amazing offers have included football memorabilia like signed shirts, programmes and highly collectable cigarette cards and phone cards, a Thunderbirds Tracy Island set and rare copies of Beatles albums and CDs.

It's all there for the taking!

As for the real bargains, recent lucky bidders had the opportunity to snap up some incredible deals such as a return trip to Brussels for £39, a Voyager 5000HPA laptop for £100, an Aiwa Dolby Pro-Logic hi-fi system for £170 and a new Samsung Yepp MP3 Player (64MB) for £10.

Anyone can buy or sell on the site and joining is simple as well as absolutely free.

So, if you are new to on-line auctions and think they are only for web experts or specialist collectors, think again click on and take a peek at what's on offer.

You will undoubtedly be surprised and impressed by the range of items on offer, as well as some of the prices and you are almost sure to find something which tickles your fancy every time you visit.

Happy bidding!