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11-24-2001, 07:09 PM
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ebay bidding tips
Anyone got good tips how to bid on ebay, trying:
a) to win; b) to spend as little money as possible in the process...
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11-24-2001, 07:14 PM
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A common method is "sniping." Watch an item until the last minute, then post a bid. It works well if you have two windows open: one with the bid ready to submit (the second "review" screen, not the item screen), the other window to refresh to watch the official ebay time.
I like bidding on things with no bids.  I also put a lot of things on my "Watching" list, even if I don't really want to buy them yet, so I can see how much they go for. Also watch for other bidders who always seem to bid on the same things you do. That happens to me a lot.
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11-24-2001, 07:22 PM
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Yeah, I agree, sniping is the best. This way keeps the price down when everybody snipes, because there isn't people constantly bidding on it and balooning the price; so it stays low until the big price jump at the end.
Also, look to see if they have the shipping charges listed sometimes they rape you with it. I've seen $11 shipping on a $5 item! I have one hour left till my bid closes and I'm currently winning. I know someone's gonna snipe it cuz I've been eyeing other auctions for the same item for a few days now.
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11-24-2001, 07:40 PM
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Yeah, I got 5 minutes left on an item I want. That's why I'm up at almost 3 am!!!
Thanks for the tips. I, unfortunately, let the price on a tamiya Primera balloon (not smart, could have taken it for less). Now I'll be smarter...
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11-24-2001, 07:42 PM
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Good luck on your bid!
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11-24-2001, 07:44 PM
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Quote:
won it
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11-24-2001, 07:52 PM
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a 1/43 Ferrari 512BB
 Will give you more details tomorrow, and now I'm off to bed! CU all
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