Anyone got any good eBay tips? Iv got a deal hocked into me now. A $150 XM MyFi. Its going to end in 24h, when should I bid? And what if its ending in something like 3 days? Is it best to bid now (let everyone know you are there), or big druing the final 10min, and supprise everyone?
eBay Tips?
- Thread starter Kasakato
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Hey Kas! I have bought several things on e-bay in the past, but now, I avoid it or I just do the "buy it now" button because of all the "Snypers" out there! Makes me friggin' sick! 
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Don't bid on your item now, plan to be at your computer during the last 10 minutes of bidding and be prepared for action. If you really want this item, at the very last minute, or within the last 30 seconds, bid the absolute highest amount you'd be willing to pay for it.
You may not actually PAY that amount, you only have to just beat the highest bid before you, but if you really want it, bid the highest amount that you're willing to pay as close to auction ending as possible.
This is snyping. I hate it. But that's just how E-bay is now.
c: Don't bid on your item now, plan to be at your computer during the last 10 minutes of bidding and be prepared for action. If you really want this item, at the very last minute, or within the last 30 seconds, bid the absolute highest amount you'd be willing to pay for it.
You may not actually PAY that amount, you only have to just beat the highest bid before you, but if you really want it, bid the highest amount that you're willing to pay as close to auction ending as possible.
This is snyping. I hate it. But that's just how E-bay is now.
Thats what everyone says to do. Iv got 2 computers in my room, and another 2 in my dads office, and a few more around the house. I think Il have 3 of them at the page and ready to bid while one will just keep refreshing to check to price. No one can beat me now!!one11!!on1!e
Ah yes..I am one of the evil ebay snipers because that's how you get what you want. Not always, but most of the time it. I've bought and sold..mostly bought.
Carefully check your seller's feedback. I don't buy from anyone with below 98% positive feedback. Check and see why people were unhappy if you are considering buying from someone with negative feedback. I ahve not bought things because I did not like the sellers feedback rating.
I may bid early on something, but if I'm serious about something I will generally try to be on a computer when an auction is going up. Bid with about 1 min 30 sec or a little less and bid the max you want to pay.
If you bid the max you want a day or 2 before an auction is over..people will just run it up. Sometimes you don't get the item, becasue someone has posted a bid that is more that you are willing to pay, and don't sweat it. Usually another one will come along.
I use paypal to pay..I hate going out and getting cashiers checks. I do the transfer from my checking and they have my credit card as back up so I get their buyer protection and I have a verified address. Some sellers will not sell to someone unless they are a verified seller.
When you are figuring out what you want to pay for an item, take into consideration what the shipping and insurance charges are. can you buy the same item in a store near you for the same price? You should always ask yourself that. Take into account paying tax. Here in the US ebay sales are not taxed unless you are in the same state..maybe. Read the auction description carefully. I would not buy anything breakable without insurance. Ever. I will get stuff like clothes or books without it. I have had things arrive broken and have gotten my money back becasue of the insurance. I have bought a lot of depression glass over ebay, and collectible pottery & ceramic stuff and the great majority arrives well packed and fine.
Carefully check your seller's feedback. I don't buy from anyone with below 98% positive feedback. Check and see why people were unhappy if you are considering buying from someone with negative feedback. I ahve not bought things because I did not like the sellers feedback rating.
I may bid early on something, but if I'm serious about something I will generally try to be on a computer when an auction is going up. Bid with about 1 min 30 sec or a little less and bid the max you want to pay.
If you bid the max you want a day or 2 before an auction is over..people will just run it up. Sometimes you don't get the item, becasue someone has posted a bid that is more that you are willing to pay, and don't sweat it. Usually another one will come along.
I use paypal to pay..I hate going out and getting cashiers checks. I do the transfer from my checking and they have my credit card as back up so I get their buyer protection and I have a verified address. Some sellers will not sell to someone unless they are a verified seller.
When you are figuring out what you want to pay for an item, take into consideration what the shipping and insurance charges are. can you buy the same item in a store near you for the same price? You should always ask yourself that. Take into account paying tax. Here in the US ebay sales are not taxed unless you are in the same state..maybe. Read the auction description carefully. I would not buy anything breakable without insurance. Ever. I will get stuff like clothes or books without it. I have had things arrive broken and have gotten my money back becasue of the insurance. I have bought a lot of depression glass over ebay, and collectible pottery & ceramic stuff and the great majority arrives well packed and fine.
nursie said:
It's been you! ... ...
Ya, I always do "Buy It Now", because I'm too slow to ever win an auction.
My advice is to wait 'til the same or a similar item comes up with that option...
I wait till the last minute and then bid all that I am willing to spend. If someone before me bid more it was not meant to be. If I am $60 higher than the next bidder they will waste the last few seconds trying to creap up $2.00 at a time and it is mine.
I will say though. The Buy Now button sure keeps it simple and allows you to go to bed or go to work for those auctions that end at 3am or 2pm during the week.
I will say though. The Buy Now button sure keeps it simple and allows you to go to bed or go to work for those auctions that end at 3am or 2pm during the week.
It all depends on weather or not you need the item or if you can survive not winning. Most of the time I bid in the last minute with my highest bid. But in reality, because that's what most everyone is doing, it shouldn't really matter if you bid early or at the last minute. And if you bid early, it won't show your high bid, unless someone else bids on the item too.
And paypal is the only way to go. The few times I have sold something, that's all I except because its so easy and you get the money instantly. So if you use it for buying too, the item will ship faster.
And paypal is the only way to go. The few times I have sold something, that's all I except because its so easy and you get the money instantly. So if you use it for buying too, the item will ship faster.
I just put in my maximum bid when I see the item I want. If someone outbids me, so be it. There's not too many one of a kind items on there...I'm sure you'll see the same thing listed again...Less stressful and time consuming than sitting and waiting out the last 30 minutes.
Iv got a question, say the MyFi is at $150. If I bid $200 (Im crazy), and the least bid from someone is only $153, how much do I end up paying?