Aussie Auction Site

Lexie, that sounds like the UBid site in the US. I have bought from it on several occasions.

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Yes R2 - I know, I should of had AVG, but somehow I have it on all the work PC's and neglected my own.

Interesting this came up at this time! I was comtemplating making a post to ask what that anti-viral program was that R2 recommended a few months back! Could someone post the website again?

RE: The auto-extended auctions -- forces bidders to monitor the end of auctions again and makes AuctionSniper software obsolete. I think I like letting AS do that for me.

R2's post w/link

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RE: The auto-extended auctions -- forces bidders to monitor the end of auctions again and makes AuctionSniper software obsolete. I think I like letting AS do that for me.

Yes, Jabber, and it forces the prices up also. When I buy from Ubid, it usually takes several attempts ( they sell the same kind of item a lot) before I can win a bargain. I prefer AS!!!!

Thanks for the link!

I think this is an appropriate time to query -- what anti-virus software does everyone on here use? Recommendations/suggestions? Obviously R2's recommendation of AVG for FREE (can't beat the price! ) is very attractive!

I have Norton Internet Security. I have not had a problem. But, it is far from free.

I have Norton and AVG

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I have Norton and AVG

Two anti-virus programs?? Care to expound on why two? You actually are in a good position to compare the strengths & weaknesses of the two software.

One obvious feature in which AVG has the advantage is cost -- there is a free version of AVG available, whereas Norton costs $$. I can only wonder -- is it worth it? I can;t help but remember the old adages, "You get what you pay for!" & "There's no free lunch!" Consequently, is protection from a free anti-viral software any protection at all? Or maybe partial protection? Or maybe better than nothing? Anyone care to assuage my concerns?

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RE: The auto-extended auctions -- forces bidders to monitor the end of auctions again and makes AuctionSniper software obsolete. I think I like letting AS do that for me.

Yes, Jabber, and it forces the prices up also. When I buy from Ubid, it usually takes several attempts ( they sell the same kind of item a lot) before I can win a bargain. I prefer AS!!!!

Could we conclude the FIXED auction endings tend to be more attractive to BUYERS (especially SNIPERS!) and FLEX auction endings more attractive to SELLERS??? But then, wouldn't an auction methodology that is less attractive to buyers inherently be less attractive to sellers, too?

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But then, wouldn't an auction methodology that is less attractive to buyers inherently be less attractive to sellers, too?

If the seller is smart, it would. And, if the success of ebay is any indication.

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Anyone care to assuage my concerns?

R2 has a solid reputation for recommending sound software.

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I can;t help but remember the old adages, "You get what you pay for!"

The advice on this forum is free (that’s either a rebuttal or an affirmation of the above quote, depending on one’s perspective). In fact - no charge (or change) for (or from) this post!

Jabber - I thoroughly recommend AVG, we used to run a pay-for anti v program at work and when I ran AVG along side it, it picked up the same things.

Shirl - the US Ubid sound very similar!

This Aussie site has its pros and cons...its not well known, so you can get really good bargins, but you are competing with the big guys at times.

They also sell alot of the same thing, over a period of months, so if you are patient and remember your prices you are OK.

No search engines and no luxuries like *completed item* searches though.....so you have to do some research.

Good thing though....I bought 3 complete high performance PC's with flat screens and 2 yr warranty for work, for the same money that 1 would of cost.

Gotta be happy with that

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I have Norton and AVG

am I surprised - belt and braces springs to mind!

Try this:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Choose the Beta...

R2 [8 pints of Guinness to the wind! Hic!]

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... if you have over 1300 posts on an eBay related forum.

R2

The quote that I chose was completely random. No, really!

I have used housecalls and also bought the trend program. It catches viruses, but often can't rid them for you and that is a pain.

I use a product called SystemSuite 5 by V-COM; it combines anti-v with a gaggle of other useful utilities. I got it at Office Depot but do not remember the price; it was over a year and a half ago. I am satified with it.

Jabber - I have AVG for virus checking and Zonealarm for firewall. I chuck Norton off the computer (which is an ordeal in itself) whenever I buy one with a pre-installed copy. Norton caused my system to blow up once when upgrading operating systems, costs too much $$$, slows my computer way down and is just plain nasty when you want to uninstall it (it leaves files and settings behind that aren't fun to locate).

Then I have the xp restore feature turned on, make a full backup once a month and incremental backups daily (to dvd - I can save about a week per disc).

Just wanted to thank all who weighed in with answers & comments to my anti-viral software question. Also thanks to Lexie for not jumping all over me when I hi-jacked her topic!

I did want to add (correct me if I am mistaken, Lexie) that Lexie ran Trend on the virus struck computer.