little rich Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Alright all, Heard some one on about one of these ebay sniper things at work so i googled it,Its basically a software that bids on an item you want at the last 10th of a second meaning you win if your maximum bid is high enough, Making you not bump the price up by leaving a maximum bid like the normal way...Just wondering if any one uses one? if so which one as there are a fair few to choose fromhttp://ubersniper.com/?gclid=CO3n_Zm66p0CFYwA4wodAkjwLAThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat.m. Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thats cheating! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 ive used auction sniper a few times, works very well and you get a few free snipes, but after that you have to pay a percentage. So i just dont use it anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 ah ok thanks, What one did you use?Is it safe as im not sure about putting my ebay details into a random site!Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam K Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 i use lotsnipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesU Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Hammersnipe is what my dad uses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBear Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 BOOOOOOOOO to anyone who uses these. think that sucks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 BOOOOOOOOO to anyone who uses these. think that sucks!Well i used to think that, but then i got sick of being sniped myself, so if you cant beat them.........but using an auction sniper doesnt suck as much as ebay fees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat.m. Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 The game is you win some you loose some! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99hjhm Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 (edited) just click confirm bid with 10 seconds to go..... If you vaue the item right, you will win it.Edit: Unless some idiot is using a sniper. Edited November 1, 2009 by 99hjhm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little rich Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Ok thanks, yes im not a fan of these but im working away a few nights this week so cant get onto a pc to bid some thing for loopy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaperWeight1 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 ezsniper is decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I think Ebay should extend the auction by 10 minutes when someone makes a late bid. That makes things more realistic and auction house like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001gti Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 This is the reason why i dont use fle-bay. Or if i do, i just use the buy it now option. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm sick of losing out to sniper created bids. It's not a reflection of how real auctions work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toi gulp Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 last time i heard about these they were illegal.................i wouldnt recomend using one tbh.......... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Look at all the negative marks!It doesn't make any difference. You put in the maximum price that you would be willing to pay. Proxy bidding does the rest. Whether you bid as soon as the auction starts or a millisecond before the end, whoever bids the most wins, at one increment above the second highest bidder.eg. You bid £200 for something on eBay. I bid £1000. We are the two highest bidders. I would win the item for £205, or whatever the increment is in that price range, it varies, as on cheap things it's obviously smaller. So time doesn't really come into it, if everybody uses it correctly.I use auctionsniper.com. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 even when im not using auction sniper i still bid within the last few seconds to increase my chances of winning. if you dont then its your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 I just look for buy it now items Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 theyr epretty pointless really if u think about it..what does it matter what you use if u bid a max of 45 quid and sum1 1 else 44 u will win wether you use a sniper or just on ebay... or am i missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Litre Screamer Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 (edited) I didnt like the idea of snipers until i used one! I makes it so much easier if your going out or like me, forget to run to the computer when items are ending.Snipers dont ensure you win, you still have the same chance as the person thats sat by the computer waiting to confirm their bid. On an ebay related note, 10% of final selling value in to the pockets of the egay team!!! talk about getting expensive. I so wish I had the space to set up a few servers and get my own auction site running. Edited November 4, 2009 by 1 Litre Screamer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPS Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I use them when I want something badly, And I dont know if i'll be home.Works great.illegal? hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfbr Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 are they feck as Illegal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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