eBay... probstein123

[Leon]

Why do you think it's illegal? That sounds kind of crazy to me.

Originally Posted by Sladge34

Hey guys, last night I was trying to win an auction with probstein123 on eBay. I was the highest bidder and had my internet browser open and refreshed when the final hammer came down. Only problem was that someone came in at the last second and outbid me. No biggie, except I did not have the chance to re bid. I called eBay immediately and they said they are having problems with snipe bidding. Either way you look at it, I think it's illegal. What should one do in this situation? Any help?

[dgo71]

My best suggestion is to determine the absolute max you're willing to pay for an item and bid that amount. If someone outbids you then you can take comfort in knowing they paid a price you weren't willing to pay. I could never understand why someone would bid less than what they're willing to pay and then complain about being sniped.

[Laxcat]

Originally Posted by dgo71

My best suggestion is to determine the absolute max you're willing to pay for an item and bid that amount. If someone outbids you then you can take comfort in knowing they paid a price you weren't willing to pay. I could never understand why someone would bid less than what they're willing to pay and then complain about being sniped.

This. You hit it out of the park with this statement.

[parker1b2]

Originally Posted by dgo71

My best suggestion is to determine the absolute max you're willing to pay for an item and bid that amount. If someone outbids you then you can take comfort in knowing they paid a price you weren't willing to pay. I could never understand why someone would bid less than what they're willing to pay and then complain about being sniped.

This^^^

[Sladge34]

So it sounds like everyone's ok with snipe bidding. Guess I'll just have to start bidding that way.

[Laxcat]

Originally Posted by Sladge34

So it sounds like everyone's ok with snipe bidding. Guess I'll just have to start bidding that way.

To clarify: No. I hate snipe bidding. Putting in the highest offer you are comfortable with is the exact opposite of snipe bidding.

[Sladge34]

That puts a lot of faith in auction houses. If people are sniping, what makes you think auction houses aren't seeing people's bid, then looking at there high bid, and bidding that person up. Mastro auctions comes to mind here.

[Sladge34]

What is so hard for these huge companies with tech savvy guys working for them to run a legit, real, true auction??

[Laxcat]

Originally Posted by Sladge34

That puts a lot of faith in auction houses. If people are sniping, what makes you think auction houses aren't seeing people's bid, then looking at there high bid, and bidding that person up. Mastro auctions comes to mind here.

If auction houses/ebayers are shilling, then in my opinion, they are committing fraud. The problem is proving it. If I have the slightest inkling that shady business practices are going on I just refuse to do business with that person/auction house. They will only keep doing it if it works.