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Re: eBay & automated bidding programs
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lugnet.market.theory
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Mon, 24 May 1999 23:51:24 GMT
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> Recently eBay changed the way bids are placed. Previously you had to
> enter your bid amount, user name & password on one screen. Now, you
> place your bid, hit enter, and then user name & password. In the
> announcement section eBay mentions if you use an automated bidder
> program it may no longer work.
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> Their reason for doing this is a security issue.
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> Sounds like it will help deter some sniping.
That, or an opportunity for people who sell sniping and/or automated
bidding programs to come out with a "version 2.0" of their software.
Adam
bwappo@ee.net
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