I dont use software or any websites, I think thats a bit unfair but timing is the way to do it. I also find putting in weird amounts helps, like adding on a penny or 20p as you could very well win it by that.
you know that you are just doing the exact same thing as a sniping site, just relying on yourself not to mess it up, though? 🙂
EZ Sniper does the business for me.
theflatboy - you want to put your ebay User and pass into a site controlled by people you dont know? Or a piece of software with access to the net and no way of knowing where it goes? Personally I don't! Might as well just ask a stranger on teh street to do it for you, and you wouldnt do that would you?
Fivespot - the fees are pretty immense, but they are stated there for all to see - I sell small stuff on there only.
coffeeking......I use ebay quite a lot, and am aware of the fees. I was just warning those that might not be aware. I had the same frame on here and Pinkbike for less but it didn't sell, then put it on ebay at a higher price because of the charges...It Sold and I'm happy.
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theflatboy - you want to put your ebay User and pass into a site controlled by people you dont know? Or a piece of software with access to the net and no way of knowing where it goes? Personally I don't! Might as well just ask a stranger on teh street to do it for you, and you wouldnt do that would you?
ah, but the tradeoff for that security risk is a good as new silver thomson seatpost for just £35. 😀
[i]Odd that this seems to be a big deal for you. [/i]
I didn't realise it was. It clearly is for you and number of others though. You're welcome to bid early or use sniping software, that's fine by me, just makes bidding on ebay all the more easier.
I only buy off ebay now as it's become a bit expansive to sell stuff.
If I really want something, I'll wait till about 8 seconds to go before I bid. I'm a sad computer nerd (used to be a programmer) that will sit with 2 windows open, one with the bid ready to be sent and one being refreshed. BUT, like all other auctions, don't bid over your maximum price and don't forget the p&p.
Check out some of the stuff from Europe and the US too. Even with the shipping and exchange rate you can get a bargain.
I only buy off ebay now as it's become a bit expansive to sell stuff.
If I really want something, I'll wait till about 8 seconds to go before I bid. I'm a sad computer nerd (used to be a programmer) that will sit with 2 windows open, one with the bid ready to be sent and one being refreshed. BUT, like all other auctions, don't bid over your maximum price and don't forget the p&p.
Check out some of the stuff from Europe and the US too. Even with the shipping and exchange rate you can get a bargain.
I've also used it to find obscure things that I wouldn't have a clue where to find a shop that sold them (rubber feet for an ironing board, don't ask!!!!!).