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RE: Re: [OT] Ebay Diddle?
> A question though :-
> Doesn't using Ebay's bid up to a price feature have the same
> result? It may even be better not needing to get around the
> Internet latency.
>
> Thoughts?
I'm sure we've been around the houses on this topic on UKHA_D before - and
if I remember correctly Ian Lowe was fairly vocal at the time ;-)
In short, the diff between "sniping" and using eBay proxy bid is
that it's
possible with the latter for someone to drive up the price to your maximum
(via the proxy). By using a "snipe" you can effectively conceal
your maximum
until the very last minute.
It's all tactics - and, frankly, a right royal PITA if you ask me. It's
turned eBay into a "7 day advert followed by 30second auction".
Cheers,
Rob
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