Existing users, 
Silent Sniper
Auction searching, sniping & tracking.
Version: 3.09
To eliminate the need of this program...
Feedback Type: Commentary
Contributed by: barryaus Friday, July 23 2004 @ 09:46 AM PDT
Product Platform: MacOSX
Used Product For: Have Not Tried
Recommend Product: NO
I've been on eBay now for over five years, and one improvement I saw almost as long that they never made is to have auctions with flexible closing times, just as auctions are "in the real world." In other words, have an auction close at the specific time <b> or </b> a certain time period, say 10 minutes, after the last bid, whichever is later. This certainly will get rid of snipers. If an auction is set to end at noon, then a snipe at 11:59:57 simply will extend the auction to 12:09:57. I've tried to communicate that idea to eBay (and haven't the slightest idea how they can program it) but can't figure out how to give them the idea.
Comments
To eliminate the need of this program... - BoulderDash
Who cares about your crummy idea? Rate the application, Dumbo.Monday, October 18 2004 @ 11:15 AM PDT
To eliminate the need of this program... - orgonaut
Who cares about your aggression BoulderDash??? Barryaus is right, and his idea is fair, because nobody should need a sniper tool!!!!!Tuesday, October 26 2004 @ 01:19 AM PDT
To eliminate the need of this program... - younkint
Wrong. If you use eBay, you will be well served with a sniper tool. If you don't like the fact that an eBay auction can be sniped, don't use eBay.Personally, I like eBay the way it is and do not want to see a change. eBay isn't the only auction site; if you don't like their business model, go somewhere else. Nobody is forcing you to use eBay.
Monday, May 23 2005 @ 03:54 AM PDT
To eliminate the need of this program... - Vic Lennard
I've also been on eBay for over 5 years and I have no problem with the concept of sniping. It's part and parcel of being on an online auction. If you don't like it, try QXL, Lycos or one of the other second-rate auctions.Monday, May 23 2005 @ 01:13 AM PDT
To eliminate the need of this program... - metalschmidt
Ironplanet.com does this already in thier equipment auctions.Just thought you might like to know.
Saturday, December 24 2005 @ 08:45 PM PST
To eliminate the need of this program... - markw94404
According to lots of articles on the web, ebay is aware of the sniping and is OK with it. Anyway, I like sniping, so there :-).Monday, February 20 2006 @ 04:43 AM PST
To eliminate the need of this program... - Soren0
I like sniping too.Monday, July 03 2006 @ 03:10 PM PDT
To eliminate the need of this program... - z714by4_dotmac
Here's a thought... how about you bid the maximum about you are willing to pay then if somebody snipes you it doesn't really matter because they exceeded what you where willing to pay anyway.... I am going to give this program a go and report back.Reply to This
Saturday, July 24 2004 @ 08:26 AM PDT