Another anti-sniper seller?

Hi Squeaky... Care to share?

Oh.... I forgot to include the link!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3457853552&category=26266

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He has only left one neg for someone else, and that was back in 2002 for another seller where he was a buyer. He either doesn't leave feedback for NPBs or is just trying to get people to bid early so the nibblers can move in.

In his other recent sales (but not all) he also states the right to end auction early, but can't find one where he actually HAS ended it early.

I think it's a bluff.

It sounds like he's trying to exclude snipers to me, too. Well, at least he's not as blatantly anti-sniper as some sellers have been.

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I think the machine should be confiscated and given to a good cause.

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Hey! >I'M< a lost cause!! Oh wait...I misread....

Actually, in spite of all the anti-sniper fuss & bluster of a CharleyBaby in his listings & e-mails, he is quite inconsequential in his anti-sniper crusade. However THIS technique would INDEED be anti-sniper in practice. If a seller were to continually and consistently END ALL their listings 5 - 15 minutes early, they would effectively eliminate all snipers from participating in their auctions. Of course, taking such a course of action would probably eliminate bidders in their auctions and thereby reduce significantly the amount of money they may otherwise realize from their listings. Not sure why a seller would want to do that?

Jabbergah                                                    

Ah, but I saw it first....

I don't think he's going to get many bids anyway -there's another identical portable on at the moment for £200, and guess which one I'd be more likely to bid on?

Oddly that auction asks that all interested buyers register before bidding. What is it with these Ferrari laptops - are they made of gold??

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Oddly that auction asks that all interested buyers register before bidding. What is it with these Ferrari laptops - are they made of gold??

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Maybe you need a driver's license to run one??

Jabbergah                                                    

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Note: This listing is restricted to pre-approved bidders or buyers only.

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I didn't realize you could do that!
(Think he/she is being overly cautious... note feedback rating.)

They’ve eliminated a lot of bidders, so maybe it’s NOT out of your price range after all!

(edit) Oops, 'post to UK only'

There have been a lot of stories posted about people buying laptops and either receiving a box with something else, such as a telephone book, or nothing at all. I've been thinking about buying a laptop, but am not brave enough to do it on eBay!

Falcon, you might consider U BID. If you remain kool, you can get one for way under the retail, new with warrenty from UBID, themselves! I have had great sucess with them. I bought my printer there too....from UBID themselves. Sometimes you might have to bid on several auctions to get it at the right price, but you will!

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Originally posted by Mrs.M:
Falcon, you might consider U BID. If you remain kool, you can get one for way under the retail, new with warrenty from UBID, themselves! I have had great sucess with them. I bought my printer there too....from UBID themselves. Sometimes you might have to bid on several auctions to get it at the right price, but you will!

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But remember, Ubid doesn't always use 'Proxy' bids .... if you bid high you may very well end up paying that amount while other winning bids (most of their auctions are multiple quantities) pay [significantly] less! Oh, and watch out for their shipping costs! Don't get me wrong, I *like* ubid.

Re: Laptops - I bought mine, and one other off eBay and had no problems with receiving the correct item. I probably would have been wary if the seller was new, but you can always use one of those escrow companies that holds your money until you get the item.

Mother Mary Says, 'HONESTLY! you're just ruint!'

Its his auction - he can have whatever terms he wants and exclude or include anyone he wants. He can end the auction whenever he wants.

There is no "ebay way of doing things" except that if someone send money you send the product and you describe your item accurately.

If you don't like his terms, don't bid on his items! Really simple, folks.

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Originally posted by geekline:
If you don't like his terms, don't bid on his items! Really simple, folks.

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Always been my approach.

Didn't say I don't like his terms. Didn't notice anyone else did either.

(edit) except for the 'eBay way' comment.

In fact, for those bidding, his terms are GREAT. Fewer bidders usually mean a lower selling price.

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Originally posted by Rick:

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Originally posted by geekline:
If you don't like his terms, don't bid on his items! Really simple, folks.

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Always been my approach.

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(Slight correction) Always has been my approach, WHEN and IF I'M in that situation, which isn't this situation, nor represents this situation.

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Originally posted by Puppy Raiser:

In fact, for those bidding, his terms are GREAT. Fewer bidders usually mean a lower selling price.

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I agree, puppy, I never understood why a seller would go out their way to scare away bidders... Unless they're not in it for the money?

Besides, the auction was amended to note that he'll be going away for a while, so don't expect to be contacted right after the auction. Which means don't expect the auction to end early, either.

And did you notice that the winner semi-sniped it anyway? The winning bid was placed 1 minute 16 seconds before the end, by someone who hadn't bid before... I wonder if he'll cash the check?