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eBay Anti-Sniper Strategy
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lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade
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Date:
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Thu, 1 Feb 2001 15:38:54 GMT
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roy@[ihatespam]centricsystems.ca
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First off, I admit that I snipe on eBay auctions when it's possible, so
this could be a bit hypocritical. Well, except for the fact that
sniping is perfectly within the rules and a reasonable way to try to
save some money as a buyer. But I digress.
I'm going to be putting up a Mindstorms RIS 1.5 for auction, and
naturally enough I'd like to maximize the price I receive for it. To
that end, what I'm thinking about doing is offer free shipping if the
winning bid is received at least an hour before the close of the
auction. I hope that this will encourage bidders to bid higher,
earlier, since they stand to "save" $15-$20 or so on shipping.
Has anyone else experimented with eBay seller strategies? Any comments
in general?
-Roy
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: eBay Anti-Sniper Strategy
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| (...) I don't think the free shipping as you plan will be clear to the buyers, and you could unfairly confuse them. I saw an auction the other day where the seller stated in the auction that the reserve price was really high, and if the reserve was (...) (23 years ago, 1-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
| | | Re: eBay Anti-Sniper Strategy
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| (...) Hi Roy, If you want to maximize the price you receive for it, then why are you against sniping? I believe sniping helps you to get the best price and more in some cases! If anything, sniping often drives the price above what would be (...) (23 years ago, 2-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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