Auction sniper

cncfabs · 20-02-2011, 21:12

Set auction sniper up today to snipe 2004 primera set up fine said was ready but didnt put the bid in.Reason was that seller wanted paypal only and my account didnt have paypal linked to it.Anyway emailed the seller asked if deal fell through i could buy it he replied and said buyer was from wales and if i wanted it come and get it

So got 04 plate primera for £205 result .So if anyone is using snipe software bare in mind if its paypal only your ebay account must be linked to paypal account or the bid wont go in

lacroupade · 21-02-2011, 00:15

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

Set auction sniper up today to snipe 2004 primera set up fine said was ready but didnt put the bid in.Reason was that seller wanted paypal only and my account didnt have paypal linked to it.Anyway emailed the seller asked if deal fell through i could buy it he replied and said buyer was from wales and if i wanted it come and get it

So got 04 plate primera for £205 result .So if anyone is using snipe software bare in mind if its paypal only your ebay account must be linked to paypal account or the bid wont go in

Good deal well done. Don't know what sniper you've got but thats the first one I've heard with a restriction like that. But then I get mine from dodgy sources

cncfabs · 21-02-2011, 19:21

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

Good deal well done. Don't know what sniper you've got but thats the first one I've heard with a restriction like that. But then I get mine from dodgy sources

was auctionsniper.com it was blocked by ebay was all set up fine until it was put in then got rejected.What one do you use

Deleted account DD · 21-02-2011, 19:45

quick question..............

whats the difference between simply putting in your max bid and using a sniper

lacroupade · 21-02-2011, 19:50

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Originally Posted by daved

quick question..............

whats the difference between simply putting in your max bid and using a sniper

simple you rookie you.....putting any bid up shows interest and encourages others to do the same. The less bids the better.

Deleted account DD · 21-02-2011, 20:52

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

simple you rookie you.....putting any bid up shows interest and encourages others to do the same. The less bids the better.

cheeky so and so , rookie my arse 10 years a member on that rip off site in April !!!!

No the point is if theres interest theres interest

unless theres shilling going on it wont make any difference. I snipe successfully big time on there but by the good old fashioned way.............me

Just bid late and watch carefully.

lacroupade · 21-02-2011, 19:51

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

was auctionsniper.com it was blocked by ebay was all set up fine until it was put in then got rejected.What one do you use

I've used several but the latest is auction auto bidder - think its the pro version, obtained from a ... ahem ....download site

21-02-2011, 19:56

wonder what happens if youve got three people all with snipers,watching an item!

lacroupade · 21-02-2011, 19:58

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Originally Posted by jace

wonder what happens if youve got three people all with snipers,watching an item!

depends on who's got the highest max bid and the timing I think.....with only three seonds to spare in many cases there often won't be time for the sniper to whack in another higher bid if it comes up against a competitive one....

(RIP) PLANK · 21-02-2011, 19:59

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Originally Posted by jace

wonder what happens if youve got three people all with snipers,watching an item!

some very fast bidding!

I once sold a caravan and the price doubled from £1700 to £3400 and some odd in the last minute

I'm not sure how much sniping helps, if you are willing to pay a given price then, whether you put it on via ebay or a sniper site the outcome is the same, just all the action is at the last minute. Maybe in the early days it did, but if everyone is doing it ....

solarman216 · 21-02-2011, 20:01

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Originally Posted by jace

wonder what happens if youve got three people all with snipers,watching an item!

That was my question also, but I guess the highest bidder? but do not quite know how that works, Rick

briggie · 21-02-2011, 20:18

" i reserve the right to end the auction at anytime due to the item (s) being advertised elsewhere " .... kinda destroys the sniper idea though

21-02-2011, 20:19

i dont even put that just a phone number and contact me for better deal or to combine shipping and bang its gone cash in hand luvely jubly!

(RIP) PLANK · 21-02-2011, 20:20

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Originally Posted by briggie

" i reserve the right to end the auction at anytime due to the item (s) being advertised elsewhere " .... kinda destroys the sniper idea though

i agree, as if they aren't having any interest in the auction, it is more likely to be sold elsewhere

lacroupade · 21-02-2011, 20:29

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Originally Posted by PLANK

i agree, as if they aren't having any interest in the auction, it is more likely to be sold elsewhere

That phrase is technically not acceptable. Basic law of contract which includes auctions, says that all thats required is an offer to sell and acceptance.....one bid is enough. Dickheads like that should use reserve pricing.

Its just that eBay doesn't enforce things properly. Same old shite as people who write things like "not my responsibility to make a claim if item is lost but I'll send you the posting receipt". F*ck off you f*ckwit! I report every one I see and they get pulled LOL.

The shop pricing argument is a bit different....incorrectly priced items don't have to be sold at that price because they are deemed to be an 'offer to treat' ....which indicates a parties willingness to sell, as opposed to an actual offer to sell. But given that the fines for incorrect pricing are very significant indeed, its always worth having the discussion

20-02-2011, 21:12	#1
cncfabs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: somerset Vehicle: terrano Posts: 1,947	Auction sniper Set auction sniper up today to snipe 2004 primera set up fine said was ready but didnt put the bid in.Reason was that seller wanted paypal only and my account didnt have paypal linked to it.Anyway emailed the seller asked if deal fell through i could buy it he replied and said buyer was from wales and if i wanted it come and get it So got 04 plate primera for £205 result .So if anyone is using snipe software bare in mind if its paypal only your ebay account must be linked to paypal account or the bid wont go in

21-02-2011, 19:45	#4
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	quick question.............. whats the difference between simply putting in your max bid and using a sniper

21-02-2011, 19:56	#8
jace Guest Posts: n/a	wonder what happens if youve got three people all with snipers,watching an item!

21-02-2011, 20:18	#12
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	" i reserve the right to end the auction at anytime due to the item (s) being advertised elsewhere " .... kinda destroys the sniper idea though

21-02-2011, 20:19	#13
jace Guest Posts: n/a	i dont even put that just a phone number and contact me for better deal or to combine shipping and bang its gone cash in hand luvely jubly!