Ebay sniping

Felix · 24-Nov-2005, 21:36

Right. I know many of you will condone this sort of tactic, but I also bet some of you have used it.

Does anyone have any experience they care to share. Use U2U if you prefer. My reason for asking is that I want to biy something from the US but don't fancy getting up at 4 in the morning, so simply looking for a tool that can do the bidding on my behalf. And yes I know I could put in a maximum bid in several hours before, but last time I got sniped by $0.50! Not doing that again!

PDL · 24-Nov-2005, 21:41

Do you have a file sharing program?

If so just put ebay snipe in the search and you will get the tool you need.

I snipe all the time, learned it in Vietnam while poping off them damn VC on the wire.

Jasper · 24-Nov-2005, 21:59

It's on it's way to you.!!

domski · 24-Nov-2005, 22:36

http://uk.auctionsniper.com/

Mr_S · 24-Nov-2005, 22:39

Just like Dom, auctionsniper's my weapon of choice for this.

Don't need to worry about having my PC online, the link being up etc, etc ,etc.

Mr_S · 24-Nov-2005, 22:39

Quote:

Originally posted by Dseered
Excuse my ignorance, what happens if two people are bidding that both have the sniper software and have both bidded the same amount ?

First bid in of that value wins.

Th chances of them being exactly the same time are miniscule.

Twinfan · 24-Nov-2005, 22:45

Leave your PC on overnight and use Auction Sentry...

ali · 24-Nov-2005, 23:05

I use esnipe and have been very happy with the results. Stops me from going over the top and it's a doddle to use.

Ali

Felix · 24-Nov-2005, 23:26

Cheers for all the replies. Now, presumably, you need to provide any of these snipers with your Ebay credentials. Any need to worry?

wilf · 24-Nov-2005, 23:27

sorry to sound daft but how is this software different to just putting in the max price you would pay on ebay?

doesnt ebay bid for you up to your max bid? if you get outbid does it matter if its by 50p or £5000?

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24-Nov-2005, 21:41	#2
PDL Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: 803 rs race bike Posts: 592 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cheshire Do you have a file sharing program? If so just put ebay snipe in the search and you will get the tool you need. I snipe all the time, learned it in Vietnam while poping off them damn VC on the wire. Reply

24-Nov-2005, 21:59	#3
Jasper Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Posts: 3,707 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: YORK It's on it's way to you.!! Reply

24-Nov-2005, 22:36	#4
domski DSC Club Member WSB Hero Posts: 9,994 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon http://uk.auctionsniper.com/ Reply

24-Nov-2005, 22:39	#5
Mr_S Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,324 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gosport Just like Dom, auctionsniper's my weapon of choice for this. Don't need to worry about having my PC online, the link being up etc, etc ,etc. Reply

24-Nov-2005, 22:45	#7
Twinfan Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,773 Join Date: May 2004 Mood: Proud to own a Ducati :0) Leave your PC on overnight and use Auction Sentry... Reply

24-Nov-2005, 23:05	#8
ali Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,463 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Guernsey Mood: Damp I use esnipe and have been very happy with the results. Stops me from going over the top and it's a doddle to use. Ali Reply

24-Nov-2005, 23:26	#9
Felix Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,467 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Yorkshire Mood: Is 112 dB loud enough?? What?? Cheers for all the replies. Now, presumably, you need to provide any of these snipers with your Ebay credentials. Any need to worry? Reply

24-Nov-2005, 23:27	#10
wilf Ducati Dealer GTL Posts: 496 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Petersfield - Hants Mood: Just fallen in love with road riding again! sorry to sound daft but how is this software different to just putting in the max price you would pay on ebay? doesnt ebay bid for you up to your max bid? if you get outbid does it matter if its by 50p or £5000? Reply