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Just wondering on people methods of getting what they want with Ebay and AS.

I have been bidding on an item for weeks now, before I even came across AS, and I have yet to win one.

Its one of those USB/MP3/FM Radio devices. I know they retail at $175 AU. I have done my research. And I have been trying my best to get one at around $110. Except I always come up short (bid to low).

Just wondering about some techniques to get what you want. A few times the item I haven't been sniping has been what went for around $100. But the ones I snipe seem to be the most popular. Maybe I'm just jinxed.
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First off..WELCOME.
I looked at it. That is a typical example of what we mean when we talk about nibbling up the price.
From what I can see, it is a NEW TYPE of GIZMO.
That in itself makes it popular, and thus a litte high. Now, you say you want to get it at a better price. That is where bid groups come into play.
1. Read the "Help" item on bid groups.
2. Click on the area on the upper right area of your My Snipes, that says:
Manage folders.
3. Set up your bid group folder..BE SURE TO CHECK THE BOX WHERE IT SAYS BID GROUP.
4. Set up a search on eBay and AS for that item so you are notified whenever one pops up for bid. Snipe it, and toss it (move to) into the folder/bid group. Then just "TRY WAIT" as they say in Hawaii. It takes a lot of nail bitting and waiting. You will lose a lot to higher bidders, but sooner or later, you will win. And when you do....CONGRATULATIONS FOR WINNING AT YOUR PRICE. Wink

"Shop" and My Snipes
thanx shop, but i figured all that stuff out already... i had a feeling there would be lots of nail-biting involved. i have already under-bit about 40 of the things... at least there are lots on there.

i don't want it coz its new, or shiny, but for a gift for someone. it would be a perfect little dictaphone/company on the train/storage device.

thanx for the tips but.

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