Snipe at 19:00:00 tonight

One never knows, but I would probably set my own at 8 seconds, so 10 should be ample. Good luck!

rsmiller40

I think 10 seconds on a weeknight - even if your auction ends on the hour should be adequate, but you may want to adjust to 12 seconds.
It would be highly unlikely that a manual snipe could be placed in less than 12 seconds in response to your bid.
If a bid gets placed after your snipe, it most likely was an automated snipe and wasn't in relation to your bid.

I was actually more concerned about someone else manually sniping ME in those last few seconds. But hey, it's time to go anyway. Thanks.

You're welcome, dj

Let us know how you make out, OK?

No, I doubt it will happen . Not very probable.

rsmiller40

So I didn't win the item (2854897366). AS says "Did Not Win," but I don't see the reason; my max was 92.12, and is clearly higher than the high bid there. Does this mean a 10 second lead time was insufficient?

From what I can see, the last bid placed was at 15:13:10 - well before the end of the auction at 19:00.
I don't see that your bid was even placed.
It is possible that due to the number of bids eBay was processsing at the hour, a 10 second lead time may not have been sufficient for eBay to process your bid.

The other question I have for you is -did you use a bid group to snipe with, or did you snipe this as a stand-alone item?

I would like to have one of our more experienced members give their thoughts to this matter.
Hopefully, we can find out what happened.

Stand-alone. I was pretty angry for about half an hour after I checked the results (I didn't have net access for a few hours, and I really wanted this item), but I think I'll live. In any case, an explanation would be nice.

Also, I've checked my confirmation page, and it's totally blank. Should this mean something to me?

Hi,no answers but the same thing happened to me on item 2557912475.eBays message via AS was Unknown Error
An unknown or unspecified error has occured.
Cannot proceed
This auction ended on Sep-16-03at 19:00:00 PDT,
i actually had a 17 sec lead time ,which I figured was bullet proof.

Unknown error means there was a server problem with Ebay, not As according to AS message help. I cannot imagine that these lead times were not sufficient.

rsmiller40

It sounds pretty desperate, but are there any suggestions as to approaching the winning bidder and proposing a direct sell, or relisting? I doubt anyone would really consider it, but do you think there's any chance of still getting this item?

If you go to your auction and click history, then click where it says private and follow it through, you will be able to email him to ask about his private feedbacks. I guess at that point, you could approach him, but who knows. I'll bet if you watch, another coat will pop up . That's usually the way it is. I do think I would contact As, however, on your failed snipe placement. There seems to have been plenty of lead time in my opinion.

rsmiller40

Also, I believe that if AS could not get the bid in for dj, the message would read, not in time, even if there was too much traffic.

rsmiller40

I checked out eBay's System announcement board - nothing there to indicate a system failure, but it may be too early to post.

This problem makes me wonder if the promotion eBay was running last week affected the processing times due to the high volume of new listings on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

I will be very curious to find out what happened also.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

bjt, I did check what I had closing last night, and they seemed quite normal...and Good Morning

rsmiller40

Unknown error means there was a server problem with Ebay, not As according to AS message help. I cannot imagine that these lead times were not sufficient.
rsmiller40


Hi,and thanks once again rsmiller .[I've had trouble logging onto the Forum today -been getting the the AS admin. window for some reason.]
Just seemed an odd coincedence happening at the same time as DJ's missed bid ,which is why I've mentioned it,be interesting to know how often this stuff goes on.

Not very often, really, but I wish they would put something in news and updates when it happens. ...last entry, May..good grief!!

rsmiller40

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Originally posted by jameslast1:
[I've had trouble logging onto the Forum today -been getting the the AS admin. window for some reason.]
Just seemed an odd coincedence happening at the same time as DJ's missed bid

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Hi James,
A complete coincedence. AS has out-sourced this fourm. The company they use is infopop.

Rick, I am aware of the infopop, but I , as many do not understand how it works with AS as a unit.

rsmiller40

ah well,there goes the AS corner store/family business delusion.
On another matter,I missed another snipe -this time due to not bidding high enough,but my snipe was placed 3 times! Makes one look a bit like one of those last minute mind changers,who keep raising their bid or worse, a really dopey nibbler that one,as a stately and resolute sniper, holds in such contempt.
I've had it happen once before ,but that time I won so the disgrace wasn't quite so accute.
In all seriousness tho ,wonder how often that happens,probably an ebay glitch.[Heres the item # in case it is a truly unusual occurence 2557797454]

Lol, it looks like you were saying it really emphatically!!

rsmiller40

James,

AS places 2+ snipes from a corresponding number of servers for each of your snipes. It does that to insure that even if there's some problem, that at least one of those snipes will get thru. Since ebay isn't suppose to let a user place multiple bids for the same amount, you usually will only see the first snipe. Every once in awhile, we've had some members that have commented about having 2 snipes placed, but you're the first with 3. They always have the same bid time. But, 3 is better then 0.

Well, I guess you could say that. LOL!

rsmiller40

very true about the better 3 than 0.
It does make me look as though I can't believe anyone could have bid higher though. pleased to have set the record though.thanks again folks

Well, it sure was funny to see!

rsmiller40