Crazy Ebayers!

godwinaustin · 01-16-2013, 10:35 AM

Good heavens it seems Pentaxians are out in full force on Ebay, I have never been bid-sniped so many times in my life!

Adam · 01-16-2013, 10:41 AM

Vintage gear seems to be getting a bit more scarce, so I'm willing to bet that biggers are much more aggressive these days than say a few years ago!

aurele · 01-16-2013, 10:47 AM

well, for me bid-snipping is a very efficient, and allow to keep price quite reasonnable for lens.

Because when you see sky-high price for some lens, like all the F/FA, it doesn't give you much choice if you want to try to get the lens.

p38arover · 01-16-2013, 02:39 PM

I only use sniping software. That way I avoid being drawn into a bidding war. I set my maximum offer and that's it. I win a lot and lose a few.

bullitt_60 · 01-16-2013, 02:54 PM - **1 Like**

It is strange how bidding on identical items takes off for some auctions but not others. Typically if I am bidding the item will go for over normal going rate. If I'm not paying attention, it's half off.

**patrick9** · 01-16-2013, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by bullitt_60

It is strange how bidding on identical items takes off for some auctions but not others. Typically if I am bidding the item will go for over normal going rate. If I'm not paying attention, it's half off.

Sounds a lot like Me. I can almost guarantee the seller a large profit just by placing a bid

**rajubhai55** · 01-17-2013, 10:48 AM

which is a goo snipping tool/software? I want to try one.

**.a.t.** · 01-17-2013, 11:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rajubhai55

which is a goo snipping tool/software? I want to try one.

GIXEN - Free eBay Auction Sniper

This is the only one I've tried.
I've used it for about 20 bids and it's been 100% reliable thus far.

bullitt_60 · 01-17-2013, 12:33 PM

That is what I have used as well. Unfortunately, it does not talk sense to bidders willing to pay above market value...

Docrwm · 01-17-2013, 03:32 PM

Same thing happens with watches. Prices can get weird very quickly. I try not to buy in auctions if I can help it because I hate being sniped. It's irrational but its true.

EarlVonTapia · 01-20-2013, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by all thumbs

GIXEN - Free eBay Auction Sniper

This is the only one I've tried.
I've used it for about 20 bids and it's been 100% reliable thus far.

Thanks for the link. I'm new to Ebay, and there's an auction ending tomorrow that is probably going to end up in a bidding war. Send in the big guns!

milesy · 01-20-2013, 06:24 PM

Wow must go give this a go

stormtech · 01-20-2013, 07:27 PM

I usually only look at buy-it-now sales at ebay since the bidding usually does go crazy with camera gear. For the times that I do want to bid, I've used gixen for years. Although it is free, I give the guy the $6 a year for his service as it is very well worth it to me.

**.a.t.** · 01-21-2013, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by EarlVonTapia

Thanks for the link......

You're welcome.

Originally posted by stormtech

I usually only look at buy-it-now sales at ebay since the bidding usually does go crazy with camera gear. For the times that I do want to bid, I've used gixen for years. Although it is free, I give the guy the $6 a year for his service as it is very well worth it to me.

Thanks for the reminder. I agree that such a useful service is worth the $6.

GvilleRick · 01-21-2013, 03:18 PM

I saw a Sigma 70-200 HSM II (non-OS) a few days ago listed and the bid was for $600 described as like new. I waited until the end to bid and was willing to go up to $750. Ended up getting it for $733. The seller was a bit slow to reply to my email and when he did reply he said he had tested it one last time before packing it and that the AF was not working. Guess I'm lucky to find out before it arrived. The seller was pretty prompt to cancel and refund the whole amount.

I ended up buying a copy from Amazon Market (used) for just a bit more and was able to use reward points as well.

01-16-2013, 10:35 AM	#1
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01-16-2013, 10:41 AM	#2
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01-16-2013, 10:47 AM	#3
aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	well, for me bid-snipping is a very efficient, and allow to keep price quite reasonnable for lens. Because when you see sky-high price for some lens, like all the F/FA, it doesn't give you much choice if you want to try to get the lens.

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p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I only use sniping software. That way I avoid being drawn into a bidding war. I set my maximum offer and that's it. I win a lot and lose a few.

01-16-2013, 02:54 PM - 1 Like	#5
bullitt_60 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 320	It is strange how bidding on identical items takes off for some auctions but not others. Typically if I am bidding the item will go for over normal going rate. If I'm not paying attention, it's half off.

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patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Originally posted by bullitt_60 It is strange how bidding on identical items takes off for some auctions but not others. Typically if I am bidding the item will go for over normal going rate. If I'm not paying attention, it's half off. Sounds a lot like Me. I can almost guarantee the seller a large profit just by placing a bid

01-17-2013, 10:48 AM	#7
rajubhai55 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Photos: Albums Posts: 252	which is a goo snipping tool/software? I want to try one.

01-17-2013, 11:33 AM - 1 Like	#8
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by rajubhai55 which is a goo snipping tool/software? I want to try one. GIXEN - Free eBay Auction Sniper This is the only one I've tried. I've used it for about 20 bids and it's been 100% reliable thus far.

01-17-2013, 12:33 PM	#9
bullitt_60 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 320	That is what I have used as well. Unfortunately, it does not talk sense to bidders willing to pay above market value...

01-17-2013, 03:32 PM	#10
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Same thing happens with watches. Prices can get weird very quickly. I try not to buy in auctions if I can help it because I hate being sniped. It's irrational but its true.

01-20-2013, 06:01 PM	#11
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Originally posted by all thumbs GIXEN - Free eBay Auction Sniper This is the only one I've tried. I've used it for about 20 bids and it's been 100% reliable thus far. Thanks for the link. I'm new to Ebay, and there's an auction ending tomorrow that is probably going to end up in a bidding war. Send in the big guns!

01-20-2013, 06:24 PM	#12
milesy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 379	Wow must go give this a go

01-20-2013, 07:27 PM	#13
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	I usually only look at buy-it-now sales at ebay since the bidding usually does go crazy with camera gear. For the times that I do want to bid, I've used gixen for years. Although it is free, I give the guy the $6 a year for his service as it is very well worth it to me.

01-21-2013, 02:22 PM	#14
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by EarlVonTapia Thanks for the link...... You're welcome. Originally posted by stormtech I usually only look at buy-it-now sales at ebay since the bidding usually does go crazy with camera gear. For the times that I do want to bid, I've used gixen for years. Although it is free, I give the guy the $6 a year for his service as it is very well worth it to me. Thanks for the reminder. I agree that such a useful service is worth the $6.

01-21-2013, 03:18 PM	#15
GvilleRick Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,689	I saw a Sigma 70-200 HSM II (non-OS) a few days ago listed and the bid was for $600 described as like new. I waited until the end to bid and was willing to go up to $750. Ended up getting it for $733. The seller was a bit slow to reply to my email and when he did reply he said he had tested it one last time before packing it and that the AF was not working. Guess I'm lucky to find out before it arrived. The seller was pretty prompt to cancel and refund the whole amount. I ended up buying a copy from Amazon Market (used) for just a bit more and was able to use reward points as well.