Jibby
Landed Gentry
Cheeto judges you.
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Jan 31, 2006 23:46:09 GMT -4
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Post by Jibby on Apr 11, 2007 19:32:06 GMT -4
I understand that the whole point of ebay is to bid, but I really don't understand bidding on something days before the auction ends. All it does is jack up the price (which, of course, is great for the seller!), and the opening bids most likely aren't going to win anyway. I prefer sniping
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Post by divasahm on Apr 11, 2007 19:39:04 GMT -4
Okay, here's the thing--I just don't have the time to go back and re-bid every time someone outbids me, so when I see something I really want, I figure out what I'm willing to pay, subtract about 10-20%, and make that my maximum bid. If I get outbid at that point, I either let it go or I knock my bid up to my preset limit.
I know, that's not the fun way to do Ebay. I'll show myself out...
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grumpygirl
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Post by grumpygirl on Apr 11, 2007 20:34:32 GMT -4
Wow, a bidding war has begun between two people. It's up to $260 now. I still have 26 watchers. This is SO exciting. I'll never recreate this. I'll be a has-been after this.
Thanks for the info on the snipe. I understand there are also programs to help set up your listing. Do any of you know anything about those?
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pamster
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Oh, PLEASE.
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Apr 2, 2005 19:31:58 GMT -4
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Post by pamster on Apr 11, 2007 20:55:58 GMT -4
I think pamster meant the sniping programs. I snipe everything I want, but I don't use those programs because it seems to cheapen the eBay 'thing' for me (/purist - ha) but I am not against them being used. And sometimes you can't be around when the auction ends. I *hate* it when 2 idiots bid something up and up and up. I saw a sweater (retail $200-ish) sell recently for over $800 because 2 bidders got into a pissing match over it. It was entertaining for those of us watching, though. Thanks, Fairfox. The sniping programs were exactly what I meant. Sorry to ruffle your feathers, DeaconBlue. If I really, really want something I will put in a bid right off that is the absolute maximum I am willing to pay. I agree that watching first and bidding late is the best way to go, because then you avoid all the frantic stuff. If there are more than a couple bids on an item even a day out I usually don't bid at all, because it's a pretty sure bet another one is going to come along.
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fairfox
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Post by fairfox on Apr 11, 2007 22:21:56 GMT -4
I love hearing everyone's little strategies and techniques! Oh and GG? You're done, you realize this right? You might as well sign yourself up to eBay rehab right now. It's ovah!
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venusdiva429
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Post by venusdiva429 on Apr 12, 2007 3:16:30 GMT -4
I have GOT to get some business into my store. Grrrr. Maybe, when I put up the rest of the stock...I can only hope.
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grumpygirl
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Post by grumpygirl on Apr 12, 2007 9:38:13 GMT -4
I love hearing everyone's little strategies and techniques! Oh and GG? You're done, you realize this right? You might as well sign yourself up to eBay rehab right now. It's ovah! You're right, there will be NO recreating this level of buzz. I'll be selling more and more until we're sitting buck naked in an empty house. Then I'll have to join eBay Anonymous. Oh, and Mr. Grumpy has started bidding on other things with the money that I'm making. MUST. SMACK. HUSBAND. No, better yet, I'll SELL HIM!
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girlnamedcarl
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Post by girlnamedcarl on Apr 12, 2007 9:42:44 GMT -4
Okay, so I've spent about 35 hours over the past 12 days putting stuff up on eBay, and after eBay fees, Paypal fees and shipping costs, I've cleared... $185. That is 13 cents above minimum wage.
I'm gonna see what sells in my store, and if I don't make some magical profit, I'm gonna say "fuck it," put the postcards in storage for a few years until I no longer work full-time 45 minutes away from home, put the old books in a dumpster and start enjoying my free time again.
Foo.
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grumpygirl
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Post by grumpygirl on Apr 12, 2007 9:59:09 GMT -4
Do you guys know what kind of thing usually sells well on eBay? I hate to waste time putting things up that aren't going to move. I think that my first experience is going to be an anomaly and after this it's all downhill.
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dragonfly80
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Post by dragonfly80 on Apr 12, 2007 10:09:15 GMT -4
Do you guys know what kind of thing usually sells well on eBay? I hate to waste time putting things up that aren't going to move. I think that my first experience is going to be an anomaly and after this it's all downhill. I've done well with books/cds/dvds and even VHS lots. Most of the time I just keep those listed on Half.com though, I don't have to pay a fee to do that, the fee is taken out when the item sells so I can keep it listed without experation or cost. I'll even let you in on my little secret- Goodwill. When I have free time I'll scour the used books and get like new hardcovers for 50 cents and paperbacks for 25 cents. Then just turn around and mark them up and sell them on Ebay or Half. I only do this with books that I know are popular now and that are clean and in great condition. I worked hard to get my feedback rating and don't want to lose it for a couple of bucks. I've also sold a lot of clothes, purses, seldom worn accesories. Radko ornaments that my mom gave me, Aviation equipment, old cameras, parts of my Sanrio collection, etc. Before listing anything I check out Ebay to see if there are similar items listed and if those are selling. Big items like furniture, dishes, and excercise equipment have been gotten rid of quickly on Craigslist always for the full asking price.
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