OK, another rookie...... Do you need to have a large $$$ amount in ebay's High Proxy AND a high MAX BID w/ AS to win??????? Or is it that the High Proxy amount will always win a MAX BID? I won my 1st, but have lost 3......HELP!
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Hang it there. I'll be right back.
Motorhead,
If you are using AS, you shouldn't be placing proxy bids. It defeats the purpose of sniping. When you snipe, you don't want to let others know you're interested in the item. Decide what the maximum amount you are willing to pay, and then use that as a snipe. PLEASE don't leave a proxy bid. Let AS do the work.
A couple of questions for you:
1) Do you want any advice on your 3 loses?
2) Do you want any advice on lead times?
3) Do you have any other questions?
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 06:56 PM.]
You took off - bummer. 2 minutes - I was hoping I had a live one.
>> Or is it that the High Proxy amount will always win a MAX BID? << - Auctions on ebay are determined by who the highest bidder is (excluding bid increment - we have a resident guru named Andrew that handles tough questions in this area). If a sniper is the highest bidder, then the sniper is the winner.
>> I won my 1st, but have lost 3......<< - That's only because someone was willing to pay more for the item then you were. Keep using AS to place your snipes. In a couple of weeks you'll kick yourself for not using it sooner.
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:02 PM.]
No charge for icon art:
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:06 PM.]
I think I got everything answered. I don't think left any easy openings.
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:15 PM.]
If you are using AS, you shouldn't be placing proxy bids. It defeats the purpose of sniping. When you snipe, you don't want to let others know you're interested in the item. Decide what the maximum amount you are willing to pay, and then use that as a snipe. PLEASE don't leave a proxy bid. Let AS do the work.
A couple of questions for you:
1) Do you want any advice on your 3 loses?
2) Do you want any advice on lead times?
3) Do you have any other questions?
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 06:56 PM.]
You took off - bummer. 2 minutes - I was hoping I had a live one.
>> Or is it that the High Proxy amount will always win a MAX BID? << - Auctions on ebay are determined by who the highest bidder is (excluding bid increment - we have a resident guru named Andrew that handles tough questions in this area). If a sniper is the highest bidder, then the sniper is the winner.
>> I won my 1st, but have lost 3......<< - That's only because someone was willing to pay more for the item then you were. Keep using AS to place your snipes. In a couple of weeks you'll kick yourself for not using it sooner.
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:02 PM.]
No charge for icon art:
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:06 PM.]
I think I got everything answered. I don't think left any easy openings.
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:15 PM.]
OK, I think I got it..... 1, don't even start the bidding, 2, Put MAX BID in w/ AS, 3, Figure out lead time (I decided on 7....) 4, Hopefully WIN!!!! (Now to just get THAT icon onto the tool bar...... haven't got it --- yet) thanks for your help
OUTSTANDING! - You got it.
If you run into problems with Snipe It, you can always place a snipe on the "My Snipes" tab. Also, from the "My Snipes" tab you'll see "Import Wizard". This is so cool - this niffy little feature will actually import everthing on your ebay watch page and let you select the auctions you want to snipe. You don't have to actually place a snipe - so try it. It's a really amazing option.
Let me know if you have more questions. And - good luck.
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:47 PM.]
One small correction : >> 4, Hopefully WIN!!!! << - Change that to >> 4, More likely WIN!!!! <<. As a sniper you have a much better chance of winning the auction, and a much better chance of winning it at a lower price.
Maybe you will indulge me - tells us what happens. If you don't win, tell us. There's several sniper specialist here, and they can give you some great pointers. We snipers usually win, and most of the times when we don't it because we didn't follow the tried and proven methods of sniping.
Rick
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:54 PM.]
If you run into problems with Snipe It, you can always place a snipe on the "My Snipes" tab. Also, from the "My Snipes" tab you'll see "Import Wizard". This is so cool - this niffy little feature will actually import everthing on your ebay watch page and let you select the auctions you want to snipe. You don't have to actually place a snipe - so try it. It's a really amazing option.
Let me know if you have more questions. And - good luck.
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:47 PM.]
One small correction : >> 4, Hopefully WIN!!!! << - Change that to >> 4, More likely WIN!!!! <<
. As a sniper you have a much better chance of winning the auction, and a much better chance of winning it at a lower price.Maybe you will indulge me - tells us what happens. If you don't win, tell us. There's several sniper specialist here, and they can give you some great pointers. We snipers usually win, and most of the times when we don't it because we didn't follow the tried and proven methods of sniping.
Rick
[This message was edited by Rick on June 25, 2003 at 07:54 PM.]
OKAY, I'll let you know (tomorrow noonish....)
One last question....... Can you snipe an auction, at the last minute (say, when the MAX BID needs a boost) FROM THE A.S. WEBSITE??????? OR DO YOU HAVE TO BE LOGGED IN AT EBAY........ that should do it...... you've been a great help!!!!! motorhead
One last question....... Can you snipe an auction, at the last minute (say, when the MAX BID needs a boost) FROM THE A.S. WEBSITE??????? OR DO YOU HAVE TO BE LOGGED IN AT EBAY........ that should do it...... you've been a great help!!!!! motorhead
Motorhead, you can adjust the amount and/or timing of your snipe from the AS main snipe page without being logged on to eBay. AS maintains a constant connection with eBay through its several servers.
On an earlier topic, you may wish to check out the bidding pattern and timing of your competitor through eBay's "Search/by Bidder" function. That can give you valuable insight in determining your max bid.
Good luck, and I look forward to seeing you get back on the winning track.
4.
On an earlier topic, you may wish to check out the bidding pattern and timing of your competitor through eBay's "Search/by Bidder" function. That can give you valuable insight in determining your max bid.
Good luck, and I look forward to seeing you get back on the winning track.
4.
THANKS GUYS!!!! ALL YOUR HELP GOT ME THE WIN....AND FOR SOMETHING I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR, A LONG TIME!!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON HELPING OTHERS.......motorhead
No problem. It was fun. 