e-bay bidding- any top tips to win an item?

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yuleicorn · 21/12/2004 15:40

should you leave it to last possible minute, or are there any other tips as to how to win?

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OnZephyrstdayofXmas · 21/12/2004 15:44

I always wait till the last couple of minutes - as close to the end as you are brave enough to do!!!

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yuleicorn · 21/12/2004 15:45

what is the latest possible time you can stick a bid in? ie how many minutes or seconds to go?

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Festivepussy · 21/12/2004 15:45

The highest bid wins..so placing your very Max Bid within the last 30 seconds will get you it...unless of course someone else is prepared to pay more!...

TinselTamum · 21/12/2004 15:50

You can always use an online sniping tool if you're desperate! Defintiely leave it until the last minute, there's nothing to be gained by bidding early IMHO.

sleepdeprived · 21/12/2004 15:54

yep, I downloaded Auction Sentry - it works!

Dreams · 21/12/2004 15:56

whats a snipping tool ??

Dreams · 21/12/2004 15:56

auction sentry?

TinselTamum · 21/12/2004 15:58

It's a "thing" that bids for you automatically at the last moment. Auctionstealer is one example. Its very useful if an auction is ending in the middle of the night, like a US one for example.

Dreams · 21/12/2004 16:00

oh cool never heard of that what a brill idea thanks for that! Learn't something new today

TinselTamum · 21/12/2004 16:00

You're welcome

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yuleicorn · 21/12/2004 16:22

thanks all for advice... we got it!!(keyboard - my xmas pressie!!) (had to really hold nerve tho!!!

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