Bid Site Strategies

12-09-2013, 11:38 PM

Well, We all knew it wouldn't be too much longer before I came up with another poll...

When using bid sites, do you typically bid early and set your reserve to your max? or are you more the type to wait and cherry pick deals toward the closing minute?

Opinions appreciated, and Merry Christmas!!!

Rob

MrClean · 12-09-2013, 11:42 PM

I don't use them as much as I used to, but when I did, I'd set my max and just walk away. That way, I figured, I was minimizing my chances of spending more than I wanted on something. I didn't win many but didn't regret too many 'wins'.

Sweet_Leaf_PDX · 12-09-2013, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

I don't use them as much as I used to, but when I did, I'd set my max and just walk away. That way, I figured, I was minimizing my chances of spending more than I wanted on something. I didn't win many but didn't regret too many 'wins'.

I always compare to other online retailers and have a price in mind before I bid on something.

longknocker · 12-10-2013, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

I always compare to other online retailers and have a price in mind before I bid on something.

Same Here.

Heavy_d · 12-10-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet_Leaf_PDX

I always compare to other online retailers and have a price in mind before I bid on something.

This.

emopunker2004 · 12-12-2013, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mrclean

i don't use them as much as i used to, but when i did, i'd set my max and just walk away. That way, i figured, i was minimizing my chances of spending more than i wanted on something. I didn't win many but didn't regret too many 'wins'. :d

this

Weelok · 12-10-2013, 03:45 AM

I cherry picked but I haven't used them in two years.

bighairlogo · 12-10-2013, 05:01 AM

I do both

Porch Dweller · 12-10-2013, 06:37 AM

I do both, but mostly the first choice. I check out the retail price then choose what I consider a fair offer and use that as my reserve. If it wins, good, if not, try again.

For folks that are new to the auction sites: most of the items are recurring offers. So don't feel like you have to win the item you're bidding on or you'll never get that chance again. Set your reserve, stick to it, and if you don't win check back in a couple of days and you'll usually see the item listed again.

cjhalbrooks · 12-10-2013, 06:41 AM

I check the price on other sites. Find the cost for shipping/ cost of fiver (if I have to do math cool) I also look to see if I can find them on other bid site and see what peaple are bidding on there. It has worked so far. I have only overpaid once. And that was my first time.

Subvet642 · 12-10-2013, 07:28 AM

I'm a sniper.

If I'm gonna bid on something, it's because I want it.

Dude Here · 12-10-2013, 08:26 AM

I'll do both. Like others here have said, I'll research the price of the item on other sites then set my reserve at a fair price. If it wins, great. If not, that's fine too, saves me some money. From time to time though I'll check the list of closing lots and if there's a really good deal ending soon I'll do some sniping.

One tip I can give is to place bids or do your sniping on holidays. I recently won a box of Genesis the Project torpedoes for 30+ dollars less than online retail by bidding on Thanksgiving. I figured that most folks would be tied up with their families, dinner and football to pay much attention to cigar auctions.

cjhalbrooks · 12-10-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dude Here

One tip I can give is to place bids or do your sniping on holidays. I recently won a box of Genesis the Project torpedoes for 30+ dollars less than online retail by bidding on Thanksgiving. I figured that most folks would be tied up with their families, dinner and football to pay much attention to cigar auctions.

Taki · 12-10-2013, 08:36 AM

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Agreed!! I won two Palio's last year around Thanksgiving for $10 bucks each!!! All because people were more involved in the Holiday, which worked great for me!

Lockspur · 12-10-2013, 09:58 AM

Something I like but am not bothered if I miss it…I will compare retail prices and set accordingly. If it's something I must have, I will snipe like no tomorrow.

12-11-2013, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dude Here

One tip I can give is to place bids or do your sniping on holidays. I recently won a box of Genesis the Project torpedoes for 30+ dollars less than online retail by bidding on Thanksgiving. I figured that most folks would be tied up with their families, dinner and football to pay much attention to cigar auctions.

Dude, Brilliant...

If only I had that idea a few weeks back...

cjhalbrooks · 12-12-2013, 05:21 AM

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Dude, Brilliant...

If only I had that idea a few weeks back...

um christmas is like 13 days away

czerbe · 12-10-2013, 10:55 AM

If there is something I want I will wait around till closing time and see if I'm willing to pay out the cash... I don't chase thats just a way to end up broke. Which reminds me... Bid site huh?

big_jaygee · 12-10-2013, 11:44 AM

i bid 50% of what my b&m charges and see how that holds up...if it gets beat and depending on how bad i want them, i will bid again...but only at the last minute and snipe the hell out of it

massphatness · 12-12-2013, 05:49 AM

I'm usually only motivated to bid on items I really want, and if I really want it, I will arrange to be online at auction end to snipe the item provided the price is right.

View Poll Results: Early Bird Bidder Vs. Last Minute Cherry Picker?
Bid Early, Set Reserve...	23	56.10%
Wait till Closing, Last minute pick up...	18	43.90%
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12-09-2013, 11:38 PM	#1
Robulous78 Guest Posts: n/a	Bid Site Strategies Well, We all knew it wouldn't be too much longer before I came up with another poll... When using bid sites, do you typically bid early and set your reserve to your max? or are you more the type to wait and cherry pick deals toward the closing minute? Opinions appreciated, and Merry Christmas!!! Rob

12-09-2013, 11:42 PM	#2
MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I don't use them as much as I used to, but when I did, I'd set my max and just walk away. That way, I figured, I was minimizing my chances of spending more than I wanted on something. I didn't win many but didn't regret too many 'wins'.

12-10-2013, 03:45 AM	#7
Weelok I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,088 Trading: (21)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I cherry picked but I haven't used them in two years.

12-10-2013, 05:01 AM	#8
bighairlogo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 552 Trading: (34)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I do both __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-10-2013, 06:37 AM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,403 Trading: (24)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I do both, but mostly the first choice. I check out the retail price then choose what I consider a fair offer and use that as my reserve. If it wins, good, if not, try again. For folks that are new to the auction sites: most of the items are recurring offers. So don't feel like you *have* to win the item you're bidding on or you'll never get that chance again. Set your reserve, stick to it, and if you don't win check back in a couple of days and you'll usually see the item listed again. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

12-10-2013, 06:41 AM	#10
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I check the price on other sites. Find the cost for shipping/ cost of fiver (if I have to do math cool) I also look to see if I can find them on other bid site and see what peaple are bidding on there. It has worked so far. I have only overpaid once. And that was my first time. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD

12-10-2013, 07:28 AM	#11
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I'm a sniper. If I'm gonna bid on something, it's because I want it. __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

12-10-2013, 08:26 AM	#12
Dude Here I'm the Dude...Man! Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Texas Posts: 671 Trading: (3)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I'll do both. Like others here have said, I'll research the price of the item on other sites then set my reserve at a fair price. If it wins, great. If not, that's fine too, saves me some money. From time to time though I'll check the list of closing lots and if there's a really good deal ending soon I'll do some sniping. One tip I can give is to place bids or do your sniping on holidays. I recently won a box of Genesis the Project torpedoes for 30+ dollars less than online retail by bidding on Thanksgiving. I figured that most folks would be tied up with their families, dinner and football to pay much attention to cigar auctions. __________________

12-10-2013, 09:58 AM	#15
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,376 Trading: (31)	Re: Bid Site Strategies Something I like but am not bothered if I miss it…I will compare retail prices and set accordingly. If it's something I must have, I will snipe like no tomorrow. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-10-2013, 10:55 AM	#18
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: Bid Site Strategies If there is something I want I will wait around till closing time and see if I'm willing to pay out the cash... I don't chase thats just a way to end up broke. Which reminds me... Bid site huh? __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

12-10-2013, 11:44 AM	#19
big_jaygee I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 3,914 Trading: (59)	Re: Bid Site Strategies i bid 50% of what my b&m charges and see how that holds up...if it gets beat and depending on how bad i want them, i will bid again...but only at the last minute and snipe the hell out of it

12-12-2013, 05:49 AM	#20
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I'm usually only motivated to bid on items I really want, and if I really want it, I will arrange to be online at auction end to snipe the item provided the price is right. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*