Shanus-REA suit

[calvindog]

James -- I mean Captain Obvious -- why do you think there is so much love still on this board for certain auction houses which are obviously crooked? Why do you think I took such a beating 5 years ago for proclaiming that Mastro was crooked?

[Exhibitman]

Does anyone know why it is not possible (or is it possible) to set up a snipe service for auction houses? I use auctionstealer for Ebay whenever there is something I want badly and most of the time I get the item for a fraction of my max. Is there a technical reason why a similar set-up would not work for an auction house? Perhaps the overtime periods?

[Orioles1954]

Sorry Jeff, it takes some of us longer. On consignor items, do you think shilling is/was done upon request or without their knowledge or both?

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Sorry Jeff, it takes some of us longer. On consignor items, do you think shilling is/was done upon request or without their knowledge or both?

You'd have to ask Doug Allen that question. I could answer but I'd hate to step on his toes in an area of which he's more familiar.

[19cbb]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Does anyone know why it is not possible (or is it possible) to set up a snipe service for auction houses?

Adam, the provider of the software used by auction houses must provide an API so developers/programmers can write applications consistent with the operating environment.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by 19cbb

Adam, the provider of the software used by auction houses must provide an API so developers/programmers can write applications consistent with the operating environment.

Doesn't Heritage own the Gavelsnipe.com software? I use it for ebay, but I'm not sure if you can use it in their auctions.

[bobfreedman]

The format for the types of auctions that the Auction Companies run, makes sniping tools irrelevant, with the extended bidding periods, there is no reason to have sniping tools.

[Heritage Sports]

Dan,

Thanks for the mention. Gavelsnipe does indeed function for Heritage auctions, but (as an earlier post addressed) the extended bidding format does still allow the sniper to be outbid before the auction close. It's still a useful tool though, and great for eBay as it's free and as effective as any other sniping program out there.

[WhenItWasAHobby]

.....from Michael O'Keeffe

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/i-...icle-1.1061842