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« on: November 07, 2013, 09:22:39 pm » |
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I had the only bid on this popcorn warmer, until 1 second before the auction ended and someone sniped me. I know there are no rules against using sniping software, but it still just burns me. Doesn't seem sporting. I was just looking for an interesting winter project, thought this would have been something cool to bring back. http://www.ebay.com/itm/291007452316?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649  Jim |
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2013, 09:53:08 pm » |
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Learn something new everyday....I have never even heard of sniping much less sniping software.....? I have always just waited till seconds before the auction was over to place my max bid at eBay....? I must be behind in the times.
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2013, 09:59:56 pm » |
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Sniping software would require access to a user's eBay account to work properly. The people who use such software and think they're cool could be putting themselves at serious risk.
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2013, 10:06:07 pm » |
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yes, but don't make Ebay password the same as Paypal, your local account, etc.
I've used and use the sniping too, I can't always be at my computer, i can't remember to check expirations, or deal with the threee hour tome difference bidding on West Coast items.
i'm not out to screw anyone, I put in the highest amount I'd be willing to pay, Does it matter if I enter manually in the last few seconds or have an automaton do it for me? Using a sniping tool is no guarantee you will win the item, I've lost to higher bids, I've lost to other snipers. Shrug
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2013, 10:13:55 pm » |
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this is whats being talked about.
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2013, 10:18:09 pm » |
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this is whats being talked about.
D'oh - sorry Johnnie. I even grabbed a copy of the pic and forgot to attach it. My bad.  Anyway - not saying I was 'screwed' but I really wish eBay was more like a real auction and gave people the chance to keep bidding if there were active bidders. |
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2013, 10:20:40 pm » |
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That does suck. The other option is just as bad. The Ironhorse online auction last week sucked because it extended 10 minutes every time someone put in a bid. It was a good concept to eliminate sniping and makes it similar to a real auction. The only issue was it took forever to close.
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2013, 10:44:17 pm » |
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Been on the receiving end of that before it does suck. But as you said nothing on eBay preventing it.
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2013, 08:51:41 am » |
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That does suck. The other option is just as bad. The Ironhorse online auction last week sucked because it extended 10 minutes every time someone put in a bid. It was a good concept to eliminate sniping and makes it similar to a real auction. The only issue was it took forever to close.
10 minutes is overkill! One minute from the last bid would be sufficient IMO |
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2013, 09:08:22 am » |
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10 minutes is overkill!
One minute from the last bid would be sufficient IMO
Agreed Tom - in a "real" auction, there is seldom more than 10-20 seconds from last active bid to the hammer fall. I would love to have that extension tacked onto the end-time of an eBay auction. Seems to me it would generate more revenue for eBay, so I am surprised they haven't done it. |
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