I have been using Sniper for a few months and this is the first time this happened. My bid was placed with a minute and a half to go instead of 5 seconds. So I lost the auction.
(Item # 3532137645)
Any ideas?
bisbill
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(let's try an experiment and see if it's my imagination)
bisbill,
I've never seen AS place a snipe that early. This may only make matters worst, but looking at the bid history, your snipe didn't go in at a minute and a half early, but a minute and 40 seconds (splitting hairs).
I noticed the listing contained, "Used safely, it allows us to enjoy a life of convenience, but when its basic rules are violated it can destroy one's home". It sounds like a very important book.
There were several other things that were interesting about that auction, but I'm probably the only one that would enjoy them.
But one thing that was priceless, at least if you're into sniping: Search internet for "Gallinago" or "Gallinago media" ("media" should be in upper case), and you'll find some pictures of snipes - the bird kind. Gallinago media is also a recent addition to this forum, although he/she was the only one that didn't use their ebay ID. Many new members are reluctant to share their ebay ID's on this forum. With the exception of you and vegaspuck, those that registered yesterday during all that activity are not very active on ebay, so they must not be concerned about privacy.
(It's been a little longer than 16 hours - I changed time zones - since my last post.)
bisbill,
I've never seen AS place a snipe that early. This may only make matters worst, but looking at the bid history, your snipe didn't go in at a minute and a half early, but a minute and 40 seconds (splitting hairs).
I noticed the listing contained, "Used safely, it allows us to enjoy a life of convenience, but when its basic rules are violated it can destroy one's home". It sounds like a very important book.
There were several other things that were interesting about that auction, but I'm probably the only one that would enjoy them.
But one thing that was priceless, at least if you're into sniping: Search internet for "Gallinago" or "Gallinago media" ("media" should be in upper case), and you'll find some pictures of snipes - the bird kind. Gallinago media is also a recent addition to this forum, although he/she was the only one that didn't use their ebay ID. Many new members are reluctant to share their ebay ID's on this forum. With the exception of you and vegaspuck, those that registered yesterday during all that activity are not very active on ebay, so they must not be concerned about privacy.
(It's been a little longer than 16 hours - I changed time zones - since my last post.)
Thanks for your reply. I don't mind using my eBay Id. I've been on eBay since 1997 and using sniper for around six months. I should have won the auction but it is strange that AS put the bid in so early when I have it set for 5 seconds lead time. 
I did the search saw the photos, now what?
I did the search saw the photos, now what?
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Originally posted by bisbill:
Thanks for your reply.
Glad to help - and thanks for coming back.
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Originally posted by bisbill:
I did the search saw the photos, now what?
Well, I suppose you could print out the picture of the snipe - the bird kind.
I have a bit of a risqué joke (so don't read any further if this could be troublesome):
What's the difference between erotic and kinky? Give up?
Erotic is when you use a feather. Kinky is when you use the whole bird.
(read other post)
Just thought I'd let the forum know that my complaint to AS resulted in me getting two free snipes. 
And I found same item and sniped it for about half of my original lost snipe. 
Thanks to the forum for getting me in touch with AS.
Bisbill
And I found same item and sniped it for about half of my original lost snipe. Thanks to the forum for getting me in touch with AS.
Bisbill
It's on sale here for not much more than the ebay final price...
http://dogbert.abebooks.com/abe/BookDetails?bi=168339956
Just a thought!
Treve
http://dogbert.abebooks.com/abe/BookDetails?bi=168339956
Just a thought!
Treve
Thanks for your input. The real purpose of my post was to see if anyone else had the problem of AS placing the snipe with a minute and forty seconds to go. If you look at the auction bid history item #3532137645, you would see that if my bid would have been placed at 5 seconds to go I would have won for around $11.50 but with one minute plus to go the other bidder was able to place 4 additional bids until they won. I have seen a lot of posts concerning bids placed at 10+ seconds but not one with a minute plus.
bisbill
bisbill