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What a bummer
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:48 pm
by paddyz1
Here I was waiting to win a set of carbs on ebay (bandit 400) and waiting till the last 20secs before I put in my bid
The internet decided to slow down so I missed it by seconds.
GRRRRRRRRR
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:58 pm
by Gio
You never know there's been a spate of bidders who never pay so you might get 2nd option
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:09 pm
by HisNibbs
Can be a nerve wracking business.
I got my Falco on e-bay, my heart was pounding trying to make my bid at the last second.
Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:10 pm
by hornetrider
I also got mine on eBay, although it was a Buy It Now so not so scary... although I had to pluck up the courage to take the plunge first!!
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:03 am
by Fausto
Try some sniping software.
Dunno what you mean exactly by internet slowing down but if it was just a local to you problem then a remote sniper would have won that for you. (probably)
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:53 pm
by sabestian
Fausto wrote:Try some sniping software.
Dunno what you mean exactly by internet slowing down but if it was just a local to you problem then a remote sniper would have won that for you. (probably)
What the hell is that???
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:27 pm
by Kwackerz
exactly what it says on the tin. A software programme that autobids for you at the last second on an item. 'Sniping' in at the last minute to secure you an item before whoever can rebid.
takes all the fun out of sitting there clicking and refreshing the screen for 2 minutes, but hey, does the job!
Baygenie is one of them:
http://www.top-shareware.net/baygenie_e ... _free.html
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:38 pm
by Gio
On the various bits I've bid on ebay 15 to 20 seconds is the best, it almost takes that time to register on the bid page and I'm convinced crap sniper progs miss as much as I have.
BTW aren't sniper progs banned by ebaygum?
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:39 pm
by Kwackerz
yup, it's not 'sporting' I think the line used to be.
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:43 pm
by Kwackerz
Ive got Quadrophenia, Easy Rider and The Wild One currently on ebay at the mo if anyone wants a copy. On VHS tho' not DVD..
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:57 pm
by D-Rider
Gio wrote:On the various bits I've bid on ebay 15 to 20 seconds is the best, it almost takes that time to register on the bid page and I'm convinced crap sniper progs miss as much as I have.
BTW aren't sniper progs banned by ebaygum?
15 - 20 seconds - you've no chance !
extra sniper training for you Gio (actually, cancel that - we may be bidding on the same thing at some time and I want to be sure to win)
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:16 pm
by Gio
D-Rider wrote:Gio wrote:On the various bits I've bid on ebay 15 to 20 seconds is the best, it almost takes that time to register on the bid page and I'm convinced crap sniper progs miss as much as I have.
BTW aren't sniper progs banned by ebaygum?
15 - 20 seconds - you've no chance !
extra sniper training for you Gio (actually, cancel that - we may be bidding on the same thing at some time and I want to be sure to win)
Here ...........................catch its 4 seconds down and 3 remaining.......... oh and the pins missing
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:43 pm
by D-Rider