Why do idiots bid so early on eBay?????
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Just a general rant that i'm sure is shared.
Why is it when a car of interest get listed on eBay, does it attract bids 6 days before the end? It really gets my goat.
It's understandable some less scrupulous bidders being the vendors mates etc... But, surely are people that stupid to bid on and auction days before its end? Drives me bloody wild!
Your thoughts?
Why is it when a car of interest get listed on eBay, does it attract bids 6 days before the end? It really gets my goat.
It's understandable some less scrupulous bidders being the vendors mates etc... But, surely are people that stupid to bid on and auction days before its end? Drives me bloody wild!
Your thoughts?
I stick the price I think it's worth in when I'm ready to. It might be that I'm the first bidder and I win it, or get outbid. Or it might be that I'm bidder 11, and I either trump someone elses bid or get knocked out. I dont tend to bidbidbid to get to the top or use any sniping tools, there's always going to be others for sale somewhere
but why would that even mildly irritate the OP?NotReallyBored said:
Just a general rant that i'm sure is shared.
Why is it when a car of interest get listed on eBay, does it attract bids 6 days before the end? It really gets my goat.
It's understandable some less scrupulous bidders being the vendors mates etc... But, surely are people that stupid to bid on and auction days before its end? Drives me bloody wild!
Your thoughts?
Exactly what difference does it make to you? I frequently put a bid on a newly listed item, just stick the max I think it's worth on and leave it. That way I don't have to use a sniping tool, or even remember when the auction is ending. If I don't win it, then that's fine as I haven't got caught in a last minute bidding war.Why is it when a car of interest get listed on eBay, does it attract bids 6 days before the end? It really gets my goat.
It's understandable some less scrupulous bidders being the vendors mates etc... But, surely are people that stupid to bid on and auction days before its end? Drives me bloody wild!
Your thoughts?
Lets turn the question around and ask "Why do so many idiots leave bidding to the last minute, and often pay more than the item is worth?"
andy-xr said:
I stick the price I think it's worth in when I'm ready to. It might be that I'm the first bidder and I win it, or get outbid. Or it might be that I'm bidder 11, and I either trump someone elses bid or get knocked out. I dont tend to bidbidbid to get to the top or use any sniping tools, there's always going to be others for sale somewhere
Exactly this. When I put a bid on early I often see some pleb has stacked up dozens of small bids to try and outbid me by the smallest amount before giving up in disgust. Have we found the root of the OP's angst? Edited by Mr2Mike on Wednesday 22 May 19:42
Actually, I'd rather direct your attention to WHO is doing the bidding. Look at the activity of said bidder, and you're going to likely discover that this same 'bidder' is bidding on ALL of the seller's auctions. Some of these guys have 100% of their activity with one seller, no matter what the guy is selling.
In other words...The Shill Bidder.
For example, I've been attempting to secure a set of 'upgrade' forks for my 1996 Kawasaki KDX200, haven't been able to nail anything at a 'normal' price, as bidding wars erupt between a '0' or '1' Feedback customer, and whoever is actually wanting the part in question. The shill bidder often wins, and the part is back up in a week or so, with the same 'bidder' driving up the cost again in a later auction.
In other words...The Shill Bidder.
For example, I've been attempting to secure a set of 'upgrade' forks for my 1996 Kawasaki KDX200, haven't been able to nail anything at a 'normal' price, as bidding wars erupt between a '0' or '1' Feedback customer, and whoever is actually wanting the part in question. The shill bidder often wins, and the part is back up in a week or so, with the same 'bidder' driving up the cost again in a later auction.
Mr2Mike said:
NotReallyBored said:
Just a general rant that i'm sure is shared.
Why is it when a car of interest get listed on eBay, does it attract bids 6 days before the end? It really gets my goat.
It's understandable some less scrupulous bidders being the vendors mates etc... But, surely are people that stupid to bid on and auction days before its end? Drives me bloody wild!
Your thoughts?
Exactly what difference does it make to you? I frequently put a bid on a newly listed item, just stick the max I think it's worth on and leave it. That way I don't have to use a sniping tool, or even remember when the auction is ending. If I don't win it, then that's fine as I haven't got caught in a last minute bidding war.Why is it when a car of interest get listed on eBay, does it attract bids 6 days before the end? It really gets my goat.
It's understandable some less scrupulous bidders being the vendors mates etc... But, surely are people that stupid to bid on and auction days before its end? Drives me bloody wild!
Your thoughts?
Lets turn the question around and ask "Why do so many idiots leave bidding to the last minute, and often pay more than the item is worth?"
I'm not after a slagging match, just putting forwards a point of view.
NotReallyBored said:
Maybe over inflated prices due to speculators bidding early on something they are clearly not that interested in buying maybe?
I'm not after a slagging match, just putting forwards a point of view.
The fact that they have bid on it clearly means they are interested in buying it. Calling people idiots because they prefer not to leave bidding until the last few seconds is hardly a reasonable point of view.I'm not after a slagging match, just putting forwards a point of view.
I simply don't understand how it affects you. If you want it you have to bid more than they have, but that applies at any stage of the auction. You are perfectly free to bid early as well.
If I'm after something in particular I'll suss out what I'm prepared to pay and bung that in. If I win it for less then happy days.
It's very easy to get caught in 'auction fever' and keep adding an extra fiver when before you know it you're paying shop prices.
As has been said - get in early and forget about it.
It's very easy to get caught in 'auction fever' and keep adding an extra fiver when before you know it you're paying shop prices.
As has been said - get in early and forget about it.
Mr2Mike said:
The fact that they have bid on it clearly means they are interested in buying it. Calling people idiots because they prefer not to leave bidding until the last few seconds is hardly a reasonable point of view.
I simply don't understand how it affects you. If you want it you have to bid more than they have, but that applies at any stage of the auction. You are perfectly free to bid early as well.
IF they're actually trying to buy it, then by all means, they can bid on it. IF they're shill-bidding to drive up the price...well, let's just say I've had some shady dealings with the company in question. I simply don't understand how it affects you. If you want it you have to bid more than they have, but that applies at any stage of the auction. You are perfectly free to bid early as well.
If I want a bargain I might bid and see what the situation is. If I've bid a couple of times and been automatically outbid I assume someone wants this item and is prepared to pay a decent figure so I'm not going to get at a knock down price so I stop.
Equally if I want something I may put in a good figure as top bid and hope the same works in reverse. It has in the past.
I have to say that I now would put my max bid in as a snipe with 2 secs to go!
Equally if I want something I may put in a good figure as top bid and hope the same works in reverse. It has in the past.
I have to say that I now would put my max bid in as a snipe with 2 secs to go!
stephen300o said:
My vote goes to 'it doesn't matter'.
I'm starting to think the same. I didn't think for one minute i'd get flak for sharing my thoughts.My personal outlook is that the listing length acts as an advert, where questions can be put to the vendor, just like kicking tyres at a car auction. The final day would where I would expect valid bids to be made, obviously that would be a perfect world and in reality it does not happen. I never personally bidbidbid as some do, nor do I snipe or bid early in hope my 99p (as it only shows what the highest value over the last bid was) will put buyers off. I bid in the last five minutes of what I value my maximum would be, unless it is over-inflated beyond a reasonable price. I apologise to those I have offended, but am not going to shift on my view.
Let's face it, we have all seen a car with a start price of 99p reach a few grand with days left to go.
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