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dagman11Member

I am a new member to this forum, so hi all. I have just read about the "Ebay Delay", which I had no idea about before. I have an auction ending at 11:50 am eastern time tomorrow. That is obviously a Tuesday morning. I have a lead time set to 5 seconds. Is this safe? Will my bid be recorded in time? Or will I be another victim of....."Ebay Delay"

5/17/046:02 PM

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puppyraiserMember

No promise, but you should be OK. Slow response is a problem more on Saturday and Sunday evenings. I may also give a little more lead time for auctions ending on exact quarter hours.

Remember it's the highest bid that wins not necessarily the last bid.

Good Luck, and

to the forum.

5/17/046:23 PM

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mrsmMember

I normally set mine at 8 seconds, but Tuesday Am should be ok.

5/17/046:43 PM

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jakedduckMember

, Dagman
I have an auction ending tomorrow as well. I am using a 7 sec lead time but have used 5 with no problem.

5/17/046:58 PM

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dagman11Member

Will AS add on time, so instead of 5 seconds, it will be 10? Thanks for your other replies. They are appreciated

5/17/047:52 PM

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jakedduckMember

Yes, if ebay is running slow AS will add additional time to your your 5 seconds. Better to get your bid in early than not at all.

5/17/048:53 PM

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mrsmMember

A little late with an answer, but AS ONLY adds on time if the traffic is very heavy when it tests it. I mean, heavier than normal! How much is only a guess on our part as is when they add and when they don't, so, it is best to set your snipe time so it is not too short when it falls on the hour, half, quarter, or other known busy times.

5/19/046:23 PM

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