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The Chip Board Archive 09

My Name is Doug .... And I am a "Sniper"

On this board for some reason thats like being an alcoholic and frowned upon. Something I really dont understand even though I have read hundreds of posts both for and against it. Once again for those who just dont seem to get it.

1) I bid once and only once
2) I always bid the maximum I am willing to pay
3) I always bid with less than 7 seconds left in the auction
4) If I win, Great because that is what I wanted.
5) If I lose, Fine because I know someone was willing to pay more for it than me.

This is America folks, its the wonderous free market system, supply and demand.

What is the differance between making a bid with 5 seconds left or 5 days? The only difference is that I have more of a chance of being outbid if I bid with 5 days left because of those who keep changing thier mind about what thier top bid actually is.

Its good for the buyer, good for the seller, good for the economy. Long live the snipers........

Messages In This Thread

My Name is Doug .... And I am a "Sniper"
Re: My Name is Doug .... And I am a "Sniper"
Re: Here is why I don't like it....
Almost Charlie....
Re: Almost Charlie....
eBay as a study in economics and motivation
Re: NOT always bad for the sellers...
Re: NOT always bad for the sellers...
Re: NOT always bad for the sellers...
Flaw in Outrageous High Bidding
Re: Flaw in Outrageous High Bidding
Re: Flaw in Outrageous High Bidding
Re: Flaw in Outrageous High Bidding
Re: Flaw in Outrageous High Bidding
It's not too high, if you intend to buy!
Re: It's not too high, if you intend to buy!
"They keep the auction honest??"
Hey Terry
Re: Like calling a bluff in Poker
You got it Pete!
No Argument From Me
AMEN...BRAVO...KUDOS...
ditto
Same here!

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