When putting a max price on your snipe how high do you advise going.
Should I put it really high in hope that no one will beat it or as high as I think the item will go for.
Im not sure what to do
any help appreiciated!
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Don't bid for a bargain and hope to win...
... Instead you should bid for a win and hope for a bargain.
Bid the most you would be willing to pay, and still be happy. If you lose, would you be sorry you didn't bid more? If the answer is yes, then you should enter a higher max now, not later.
... Instead you should bid for a win and hope for a bargain.
Bid the most you would be willing to pay, and still be happy. If you lose, would you be sorry you didn't bid more? If the answer is yes, then you should enter a higher max now, not later.
It also depends on the item.
Are there hundreds that show up in a search? If so, you CAN hold out for a really good price. (check out bid groups)
Are there hundreds that show up in a search? If so, you CAN hold out for a really good price. (check out bid groups)
Puppy, that is a really good AS quote! 
quote:
Don't bid for a bargain and hope to win...
... Instead you should bid for a win and hope for a bargain.
M said:
quote:Ditto!
Puppy, that is a really good AS quote!
I have gone for a lead time of 5 seconds. Do you think this will be enough or have I left it too late.
I really dont know what to do for the best as I have a feeling that there are a few people ready to snipe on this item as well.
This is a kind of once in a lifetime item and I dont want to risk not sniping in time or placing to low a bid.
HELP!!!!!!
I really dont know what to do for the best as I have a feeling that there are a few people ready to snipe on this item as well.
This is a kind of once in a lifetime item and I dont want to risk not sniping in time or placing to low a bid.
HELP!!!!!!
Five seconds is probably fine, but if you're not sure you might want to extend it to 8 or 10 seconds. That's not enough time for anyone to react, and the slightly longer lead time would be helpful in case there's a backup on eBay's circuits. I always use 8 seconds unless it's ending on the hour, half hour, or quarter hour, especially on a weekend. Then I use 15 to 20 seconds.
Good luck!
Good luck!
First of all, make sure you snipe at the very max you want to pay. Then, as Falcon said, use 5 or 8 seconds ( I use 8) except on Sunday between 5:30 and 8PM PST or on the hour, half, or quarter. Then add time as she suggested. Good luck!
Thanks.When you change your lead time do you just type in the number for example 5 or do I have to type 5seconds.
Thanks
Kate
Thanks
Kate
Just the number. All times are in seconds and can be from 1 to 120.
I always think really hard about what the most I would pay for the item. Then I add another buck and convince myself that that is just a little more than I really would want to pay.. then add another buck or two... Just so when I do get outbid I know for sure they bid more than I would have paid. I am sure everyone on eBay has had one of those "I should have bid a little more" moments.