Re: [CR]re: first gen TA - Snipe service no Difference!

(Example: Production Builders:Cinelli)

Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 08:43:09 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]re: first gen TA - Snipe service no Difference!
References: <102720050258.10299.43604272000605B10000283B2200735834020E000A9C9D0A08@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To: <102720050258.10299.43604272000605B10000283B2200735834020E000A9C9D0A08@comcast.net>


hersefan@comcast.net wrote:
> I am somewhat baffled by the assumption that a sniping service would
> result in lower purchase prices. A sniping service actually turns
> the auction into the equivelent of sealed bid auction where the bids
> are opened in the final moments.

It's frustrating. After losing out on more than a few items because of last minute sniping, I reluctantly started using a sniping tool. I don't particularly like it, but sometimes it's the only way...

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA