Re: More eBay insanity (was Re: Apple IIc+ on eBay)

[rogerp@junkkc.rr.com (Roger P)]

Bill,

I can't find anywhere in eBay's help that says automated sniping is
against the rules.  Can you please tell me where you found that
policy?



On Thu, 13 Mar 2003 22:08:34 -0500, "Bill Garber"
<willy46pa@comcast.net> wrote:

>
>Michael J. Mahon <mjmahon@aol.com> wrote in message
>20030313214144.15648.00000981@mb-md.aol.com">news:20030313214144.15648.00000981@mb-md.aol.com...
>> In article <I1udnRBSh9OGD-2jXTWc3Q@mt.net>, "Terry Olsen"
>> <tolsen64@hotmail.com> writes:
>>
>> >Why is sniping a "bad" thing?  I've participated in those "bidding wars"
>at
>> >the end of an auction...I've always lost, but there's nothing wrong with
>> >trying to get the best deal you can.
>>
>> I don't have any problem with sniping at all.  It just converts the
>> auction into a "sealed bid" auction--which generally nets the
>> bidder a better deal, free of the emotional games that can run
>> the price up above reason.
>>
>> -michael
>
>I am not against sniping, if the person him/herself is doing the
>sniping, but when you sit and refresh every 2 seconds and it's
>still you, but then after the last two second refresh another
>name comes up as the winner, that's got to be automated.
>That's not fair at all. In fact, it IS against eBay policy 100%.
>
>Bill @ GarberStreet Enterprises
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Kindest Regards,


Roger
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