I've been using the default 5 second lead time to snipe, but I was wondering .... is 2-3 seconds still time enough to snipe? Just curious.
Very Pudely Yours,
Janet-K.
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Hi Janet... and WELCOME to the forum.
AS does attempt to automatically increase your lead time when eBay is very busy, but sometimes bids STILL don't get through. Better to make sure your bid gets placed early than not get placed at all.
Remember, it's not the number of seconds, it's the amount that's more important. A few seconds one way or the other makes little difference because those bidding that late usually have their amounts decided well in advance. Just because a bid comes in after yours does not mean they bid in response to your bid.
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quote:Yes, USUALLY. The key word there is 'usually'. Most, from what I've seen use 7 or 8 seconds. Auctions ending on exact quarter hours 12-18, and during very busy times as much as 30 seconds like on Sunday evenings on quarter hours.
is 2-3 seconds still time enough to snipe?
AS does attempt to automatically increase your lead time when eBay is very busy, but sometimes bids STILL don't get through. Better to make sure your bid gets placed early than not get placed at all.
Remember, it's not the number of seconds, it's the amount that's more important. A few seconds one way or the other makes little difference because those bidding that late usually have their amounts decided well in advance. Just because a bid comes in after yours does not mean they bid in response to your bid.
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Hi Janet!
Welcome to the forum!
Janet posted:
Ummmm....what's that mean?
Jabbergah
Welcome to the forum!
Janet posted:
quote:
Very Pudely Yours,
Ummmm....what's that mean?
Jabbergah
Janet, welcome to our A S forum! A lot use those times, but I prefer 8 seconds except on Sunday pm pst, between 5:30 and 8:30, on the hour, half, or quarter. I then add 10 to 15 sec. But, as puppy said, the most important thing is to snipe at your max you want to bid!
Regarding short lead times.
I think this is more of an issue when someone starts sniping (or at least when they move from manual sniping to automated sniping). The idea of a computer placing the snipe has an appeal of using a 2 or 3 second snipe. That's how I started.
Try doing a test to see how long it takes to place a manual retaliatory snipe (one that is in response to someone else sniping).
#1) Open up a window that allows you to monitor the bids for an auction.
#2) Open another window where you have signed-in/on to ebay (have the bid page displayed - you don't want to waste time waiting for that to come up).
#3) Keep refreshing #1.
#4) Pretend like someone sniped "your" auction.
#5) Start a stop watch (#4 and #5 are reversible).
#6) GET YOUR CURSOR BACK ON #2'S WINDOW!
#7) CLICK ON #2'S WINDOW!
#8) THE CLOCK IS TICKING - DECIDE HOW MUCH MORE YOU ARE WILLING TO SPEND!
#9) THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
#10) WITH SWEATY PALMS & HEART RACING, TRY TO KEY IN THE AMOUNT OF YOUR INCREASED BID!
#11) HURRY! H-U-R-R-R-R-Y! WHERE IS THAT "PLACE BID" ICON?
#12) PUT YOUR CURSOR ON THE ICON.
#13) CLICK IT.
#14) WAIT A COUPLE OF SECONDS (MORE IF SUNDAY NIGHT) TO GET YOUR BID PLACED.
#15) YOU ARE STILL NOT HIGH BIDDER!
#16) REPEAT # 8 THRU #16 AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN!
#17) SUFFER A MILD STROKE - YOUR LAST #16 WASN'T FAST ENOUGH.
It's not how short the snipe is, but how big it is.
I think this is more of an issue when someone starts sniping (or at least when they move from manual sniping to automated sniping). The idea of a computer placing the snipe has an appeal of using a 2 or 3 second snipe. That's how I started.
Try doing a test to see how long it takes to place a manual retaliatory snipe (one that is in response to someone else sniping).
#1) Open up a window that allows you to monitor the bids for an auction.
#2) Open another window where you have signed-in/on to ebay (have the bid page displayed - you don't want to waste time waiting for that to come up).
#3) Keep refreshing #1.
#4) Pretend like someone sniped "your" auction.
#5) Start a stop watch (#4 and #5 are reversible).
#6) GET YOUR CURSOR BACK ON #2'S WINDOW!
#7) CLICK ON #2'S WINDOW!
#8) THE CLOCK IS TICKING - DECIDE HOW MUCH MORE YOU ARE WILLING TO SPEND!
#9) THE CLOCK IS TICKING!
#10) WITH SWEATY PALMS & HEART RACING, TRY TO KEY IN THE AMOUNT OF YOUR INCREASED BID!
#11) HURRY! H-U-R-R-R-R-Y! WHERE IS THAT "PLACE BID" ICON?
#12) PUT YOUR CURSOR ON THE ICON.
#13) CLICK IT.
#14) WAIT A COUPLE OF SECONDS (MORE IF SUNDAY NIGHT) TO GET YOUR BID PLACED.
#15) YOU ARE STILL NOT HIGH BIDDER!
#16) REPEAT # 8 THRU #16 AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN!
#17) SUFFER A MILD STROKE - YOUR LAST #16 WASN'T FAST ENOUGH.
It's not how short the snipe is, but how big it is.
In the Indiana County where I grew up we referred to an activity called "snipe hunting". It was totally different than what happens here.
LOL
LOL
I've only been on one snipe hunt. That was a very long time ago, but have encouraged others to go out many times since. 
Did you use a paper bag too?
Did you use a paper bag too?
Gunny sacks?
Hunting fanorks use to be popular.
Hunting fanorks use to be popular.
That would be a cool sig pix Rock.
That other little thing that screams across the page is way too quick for my eyes this morning.
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
That other little thing that screams across the page is way too quick for my eyes this morning.
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
Another activity we had in the country was watching the submarine races on the Tippicanoe River.
Oh, Larry, yes we sure did!!!!
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Originally posted by Bartelby:
That other little thing that screams across the page is way too quick for my eyes this morning.
BBlluurrrreedd vviissssiioonn
Hope I am not butting in, Rick, but was that a fast mouse? I've sat here watching it for a while!
Maybe its Rock's Gerbil Mrs M ?? 
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
OH, it is possible..never know, Lexie! ...let me reread that...did you say gerbil's rocks?
...let me reread that...did you say gerbil's rocks?
Do YOU have a gerbil Rock?
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!! 
quote:
Originally posted by Bartelby:
Do YOU have a gerbil Rock?
Yes, I do. Would you like to pet it? My gerbil is getting excited. Down gerbil. Nice gerbil. Good gerbil. Best to wear gloves when handling a gerbil - practicing safe gerbil.
Watching a movie rated "Brief Sexuality". Does that me a quickie; or Wham, Bam (no thank you ma'am).
I dont like to handle strange gerbils - gloves or no gloves!!
Well, we dont actually have gerbils, I dont know if they are the same as guinea pigs.
What rating is that movie?
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
Well, we dont actually have gerbils, I dont know if they are the same as guinea pigs.
quote:
Watching a movie rated "Brief Sexuality". Does that me a quickie; or Wham, Bam (no thank you ma'am).
What rating is that movie?
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
quote:
Originally posted by Bartelby:
What rating is that movie?
"Rated PG-13 for brief sexuality". Title is "Northfork".
Its strange, my hubbie tells me that he is amazed at the nudity we get on TV over here. So long as it isnt prime time, its open slather here.
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
quote:
Originally posted by Bartelby:
Its strange, my hubbie tells me that he is amazed at the nudity we get on TV over here. So long as it isnt prime time, its open slather here.
Consider the 1st non-native Americans - Puritans (Salem Witch-burnings). Consider the 1st non-native Aussies - Criminals. I'd opt for the later when it comes to sexuality.
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Originally posted by Rick:
Consider the 1st non-native Americans - Puritans (Salem Witch-burnings). Consider the 1st non-native Aussies - Criminals. I'd opt for the later when it comes to sexuality.
That's funny, I thought the former group was comprised of Spaniards.
Good point. Puritans and Catholics?
Well, I think we get a good portion of it here too, Lexie...too much. Most of TV today IMO, is either trash or imbecility! 
( a few exceptions here and there)
( a few exceptions here and there)
Interesting the course this topic has taken. Here's a quick recap/interpretation (for those that want the Cliffs Notes):
- Lead time <5 seconds.
- Snipe hunting.
- Submarine races.
- Gerbils.
- "Brief sexuality."
- The difference between TV in the U.S. and Australia.
- Comparing the colonization of the Americas with Australia.
- Religion.
- Quality of TV programming in the States.
(and all in only 25 replies!)
[STANDARD DISCLAIMER] This is not a commentary but merely an observation.
Janet, Hope you approve.
- Lead time <5 seconds.
- Snipe hunting.
- Submarine races.
- Gerbils.
- "Brief sexuality."
- The difference between TV in the U.S. and Australia.
- Comparing the colonization of the Americas with Australia.
- Religion.
- Quality of TV programming in the States.
(and all in only 25 replies!)
[STANDARD DISCLAIMER] This is not a commentary but merely an observation.
Janet, Hope you approve.
Oops! And not in general, either! BAD boys and girls!!
...
- 1 Observation.
- 2 Commentaries.
- 1 Observation.
- 2 Commentaries.
Guess you lost me!
Your little observation is quite funny Rick, especially as there was only a few posts.
I tend to type the way my mind wanders
thats why we go all over the shop with the convo's I guess.
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
I tend to type the way my mind wanders
thats why we go all over the shop with the convo's I guess.Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
Yes, but it makes it a little hard to chime in for those of us who only check in once a day or so! By the time I get to the end of the thread, the post I wanted to respond to is *so* over...
(grin)
(grin)
Better late than never Shirley
Would you like me to refrain my wanderings?
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
Would you like me to refrain my wanderings?
Lexie
"If you read - you will judge!"
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Originally posted by Shirley:
By the time I get to the end of the thread, the post I wanted to respond to is *so* over...
I don't think any topic is ever "*so* over", at least I hope not. I love to see where they go. That's why I recapped this topic, and that is why I post so much from the archives. My intent was to say, "Look how much fun we had with this" and hopefully more fun.
Oh, don't worry about the over-ness of it. It's not that big of a deal -- I love the wandering, too. It's just like a conversation around a dinner-table, though, where you have to wait your turn to make a comment, but by the time you can get a word in edgewise, everyone else has gone off in another direction. Most of the time the comment you would have made won't be missed. If it was important, you can post it anyway, and no one will mind going back.
Anyway, I'm not losing sleep over it!
Anyway, I'm not losing sleep over it!
quote:
Originally posted by Shirley:
Oh, don't worry
It's my nature.
Well, then I'll just remind myself that people rarely worry unless they care!