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I like the eBay Gems thread we had, where efforts were made to post hard-to-find items--I don't think this SPACE HULK is a good example, which Shellhead recognized after his initial enthusiasm. But let's say we see an auction for a SPACE HULK 3e with fully painted minis looking all pimpy pimp. That's something that doesn't pop up on ebay very often, and it merits a look. Same goes for those mega completionist ADVANCED SQUAD LEADER sets that pop up.
If I was a seller, I would post here to get more looks, to be sure. I wouldn't make a whole new thread to chat up my MONOPOLY HERE & NOW auction, but if I was shuffling off DUNE or something hot, I'd want you all in the know. If I was a potential buyer, that's trickier, as posting here would invite competition!
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Sniping makes the most sense if you are a buyer, Mad Dog. Period, end of story.
Not even close to end of story. As a buyer you're better off putting in the real maximum you're willing to pay for something in the first place. Decide what something is really worth to you and bid that. Getting into a last minute bidding war is more likely to cause you to overpay just to win it, which is actually to the seller's advantage not yours.
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As long as you stick to your limit, and don't miss your chance, sniping is always your best bet. Putting in your real maximum early just gives more potential bidders more time to decide if they want to outbid you.Not even close to end of story. As a buyer you're better off putting in the real maximum you're willing to pay for something in the first place. Decide what something is really worth to you and bid that. Getting into a last minute bidding war is more likely to cause you to overpay just to win it, which is actually to the seller's advantage not yours.
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Sniping helps you avoid bidding wars and bid chasers. Those cost you money if you are psychologically weak and items if you bid too early.
This is covered in the blog .
*second price auction is one in which the highest bidder wins, but pays the second highest bidder's price. This is almost true at eBay, except you pay that second highest bid plus the little extra they require to have it count as "higher."
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If you're worried about bid snipers undercutting what you'd like to get for something you've listed, safer to list it as a "Buy It Now" with an OBO option.
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