"C.E. Forman" wrote:
>
> > How did you get your bid in exactly 3 seconds before auction end?
>
> Because I'm very, very good. B-)
>
> Actually I just do the standard procedure: Two windows open, one with a
> "place bid" button at the ready, the second my refresh window (with graphics
> turned off so it loads faster). Hit Ctrl-R repeatedly in the last minute,
> switch windows and click when it gets down to about 10 seconds.
>
> Sometimes there's a bit of a lag, so you cut it a few seconds closer than
> planned. I've actually had my bid time be the EXACT second the auction
> closed, and I still won. (Runner-up was PISSED! B-)
>
> There are snipe services, such as VRane.com and eSnipe.com, that will
> connect to eBay a specified number of seconds before the auction's close and
> bid on your behalf. You have to give them your user ID and password,
> though, plus you're relying on their servers being up in addition to eBay's.
> Personally I only use these if I'm not going to be home when the auction
> closes. I enjoy the heart-ramming adrenaline high you can only get from
> sniping in person.
Good grief! I asked the question tongue-in-cheek because I was half
expecting you to report which service (esnipe, etc.) you used. As
frequently happens, I was very surprised by your answer. :-)
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