My First Snipe! And I won!

Well done. Happy sniping.

Hi all.

I have always used a 5 second lead on my snipes, except for the last snipe I made, and have never had an issue. That is not to say it cannot happen, but I am satisfied with the results so far. Been sniper for a little over a year, and I don't recall that I have lost one yet while sniping. Maybe one, but i am not sure.

Snipe on!

Michael J. Brown

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Originally posted by slugraduate:
I have always used a 5 second lead on my snipes, except for the last snipe I made, and have never had an issue.

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Michael,
That's true, but unfortunately, there are others that aren't as tolerant as you are. I've seen some snipers come on this forum and complain about a 5 second snipe not getting placed after they've had 100 successful snipes. So, Steve, Chatter, AS and myself recommend longer lead times, so that those with a quick temper, don't temper. Especially on Sunday evenings and auctions that end on the quarter hour.

Hoefully, Steve and Chatter will give you their opinions.

Congrats on your snipe. I'm new also. I lost my first snipe but won the 2nd one. This is so much fun.
Suz

Suz,

"Fun" and profitable and easy.

Rick

I use 8-second lead times most of the time. On Sunday nights and when the auction ends exactly on the quarter hour, I use 20 seconds. All have consisently worked well for me.

Thanks, Rick and Steve, for your attention during the recent AS difficulties. I am gearing up for a major relocation next week, to another state, so my online time has been more limited than usual.

Chatter,

You'll be back, won't you? You're not leaving us?

Oh,no, you cannot get rid of me. You will simply notice an absence of 7-10 days or so next week. Then I shall be back.