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From eBay, "How Bidding Works": In auction-style listings, you place increasing bids to buy an item. The highest bidder wins once the auction ends. In some cases, the seller may set a hidden minimum price, known as a reserve price, which has to be met for the item to be sold. When you're bidding on an item, we recommend you enter the highest amount you're willing to pay. This is your maximum bid. No one sees it. You won't necessarily pay your maximum, and if no one else bids as high as your maximum, you’ll pay less. We automatically increase your bid for you, up to your maximum, to maintain your position as the high bidder or to meet the item's reserve price. We'll notify you each time your bid is increased or if you've been outbid. Alternatively, you can enter the lowest amount needed to beat the current highest bid. Keep in mind, if the current highest bidder is using automatic bidding and has set a maximum amount higher than your bid, you'll be outbid instantly. Only bid on items you intend to buy. In most cases, you can't retract your bid. If you win, you must pay the seller. |
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Esnipe
I use eSnipe. Basically I enter my max bid but it does not make the bid till near the end of the auction so I find less bidding up. I set my limit and either I win or I don't.
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You didnt get bid up.
You entered what you were willing to pay. If you want it for less, bid less. Its that easy. Oh and, ebay sucks. |
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I just wait for about 5 seconds to go, then bid. But someone with sniping software will still beat me sometimes.
And then sometimes I outsmart myself. With a couple seconds to go....link to E bay goes dead, or I lose Internet for a couple seconds. Or laptop goes to sleep. And I miss something I really wanted....and was willing to pay a good bit above the winning bid. Still think best way is to bid late. E bay is OK....just have to understand how it works and not let it bother you. And sure....lots of folks have their buddies bid their stuff up. Classic car bidding is a good example. |
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I bid in the last 7-10 seconds I win more than lose. I set my bidding limit at I want to pay. If no one is paying attention I will bump my price to make sure I win. Sometimes I will place the first bid at the start, especially if it starts at .99 just to gauge interest.
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And for above, ebay doesn't suck, 'some' people on ebay suck..ebay is just the vehicle..IMHO..
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eSnipe
I once tried using eSnipe, but didn't work for me. Not sue what happened
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