Derek™ Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 So, call me stupid for bidding on something I want. It's the same as bidding on it with 5 seconds left Nupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyacrash Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I'm glad we're all in agreement. If I recall correctly the last time this topic was up for debate on this forum there were many mixed opinions and many people against sniping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homework Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Yeah, I agree with the people who are saying that it's the only way to go about ebay. It really bugs me when people drive up the price with the item having 5 days left or something. My feels. proggie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alogical Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I agree with ptrsev. The point of the max bid is to enter the maximum amount you are willing to pay. Most things on eBay I am not DYING to have, so I'll put it a max price and wait till the end to see if I win. A lot of times it doesn't work out but sometimes it does. No surprises when someone bids up twice as much as my max, I don't really care. Clearly there are always going to be other people who want the same thing and are willing to pay more than I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Join us friends. henster311 and 213041284s 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partysmasher Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 It's a timed auction, bidding at the last second is part and parcel of taking part. If i'm awake when something ends i'll always bid as late as possible to get the best price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfiend Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 why the hell WOULDN'T you do this. people who bid shit up early piss me off. A lot of the time it's probably partially the seller doing that from another account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homework Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 A lot of the time it's probably partially the seller doing that from another account. I noticed this as well. proggie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Scrilla shilla killas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 But in all seriousness, shill bidding singlehandedly ruins eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 When I buy, I always snipe. I agree with Derek, and I love the adrenaline rush of the last 5 seconds of an auction. When I sell, I set the starting price at the lowest I could live with to prevent snipers from robbing me like I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maneatingcow Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Whenever there is a charity auction I make sure to bid stuff up early and often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinShishko Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 i feel like a pimp every time i roll in with a bid at 5 seconds left and win. bidding early on and finding out you win a few days later is no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homework Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 i feel like a pimp every time i roll in with a bid at 5 seconds left and win. bidding early on and finding out you win a few days later is no fun. > KevinShishko and proggie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Seriously. "Sniping" is the way to go. avery and sjb2k1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamfletty Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I use Gixen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerofjoy605 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 One of them saved me 90 dollars, so power to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefoxUSSR Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't snipe, but I did recently bid one penny under the buy it now price. Got the record for the least amount possible, removed buy it now, and ruined any competition for the record. I also employ the 8 second rule, bid at 8 seconds to go, the most you're willing to spend... works great. That said, I've yet to snipe. When I care about getting records on eBay again, I'll do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Three easy solutions: Be online for the final seconds of an auction, use an ebay sniping tool, or BID MORE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I don't snipe, but I did recently bid one penny under the buy it now price. Got the record for the least amount possible, removed buy it now, and ruined any competition for the record. I also employ the 8 second rule, bid at 8 seconds to go, the most you're willing to spend... works great. That said, I've yet to snipe. When I care about getting records on eBay again, I'll do it. Bidding at 8 seconds to go IS sniping. Derek™ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomfiend Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Bidding at 8 seconds to go IS sniping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Music Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I usually put in a bid at like 12 seconds so that if it's not the max bid I still have time to try one more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnstypls Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I usually put in a bid at like 12 seconds so that if it's not the max bid I still have time to try one more time. that also gives anyone else "one more time" to counterbid and kind of defeats the purpose. to do this effectively, you gotta go "absolute highest bid" at the last possible second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Music Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yeah, there is always that possibility. Hasn't happened to me yet. But I should probably start bidding like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Tea Papi Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 3 words, "Buy It Now" I hate auctions I stay away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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