CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend - Page 3

Ranger_B · 10-25-2011, 07:14 AM

I look forward to someone here showing what a deal they got. I will not be that someone. Like many I just see the penny bid sites as a big waste of time and money. I appreciate that the retailer is trying to find some new ways to promote business but I think this particular practice is unethical. Sure seems to be alot of grey area in the specifics on where you can use your bids if you do not win a product. I like the idea of a live auction. But when I go to an auction I do not think I have ever been charged based on the amount of times I put my paddle up.

kenstogie · 11-21-2011, 07:39 AM

Well IMHO, I take the opinion of the forum and it's individuals with serious consideration and yet still try to use some of my own opinion and logic too. It seems like this
Cigarsn!p@r thing at first glance seem/appears like it could be a way to get some stix at great price but after reviewing the math it is not so. So thanks to those that math inclined folks that pointed it out. If you like the gambling/game thing it may be ok, I do not but maybe others do.
BTW I hate the sound effects also.

loki · 11-21-2011, 07:54 AM

i received an email from ya'll today but i don't remember signing up for anything

macsauce13 · 11-21-2011, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by loki

i received an email from ya'll today but i don't remember signing up for anything

I think its because you went to the site. Exact same thing happened to me. went to the site, then a day later had an email from them.

loki · 11-21-2011, 07:59 AM

i don't even remember going to the site till today. :dunno:

CoreyD · 11-21-2011, 09:12 AM

Maybe famous sent it to their email list? Cause I got an invite to beta with never going to site or nuttin.

sikk50 · 11-21-2011, 02:03 PM

It's just like that quick bids thing. Total rip off

11-21-2011, 03:15 PM

You guys should really read through the whole thread before passing judgement. Homberto has done a great job of attempting to explain things and being quite patient.

You buy bids.
Bid on lots.
If you win, you might get a good deal.
If you lose, you can still purchase the item with nothing lost but time, and
you still had fun. If there are no more in stock, a choice of three
comparable items will be available.

The bottom line is that Famous will win by selling bids, profitting on auctions wins, and selling product for their regular, already decent prices, to those who lose an auction item, but are still willing to pay for the item. Either way, Famous wins.

The bidders really only lose if they bid on many items, hoping to win them all, and then don't apply their bids toward the regular purchase of the item when they lose. Just don't be that person, which is obviously easier said than done.

That's how I see it. Just my

, not that I'll actually be using the site. I'm the guy who will bid on everything, so I probably shouldn't play. Famous has always been a great place to buy from, IMO, and their CS is outstanding. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

11-21-2011, 06:43 PM

I checked out out this evening, interesting concept. Looks like you need to be either patient or determined. Anything in the middle could be expensive.

10-25-2011, 07:14 AM	#1
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend I look forward to someone here showing what a deal they got. I will not be that someone. Like many I just see the penny bid sites as a big waste of time and money. I appreciate that the retailer is trying to find some new ways to promote business but I think this particular practice is unethical. Sure seems to be alot of grey area in the specifics on where you can use your bids if you do not win a product. I like the idea of a live auction. But when I go to an auction I do not think I have ever been charged based on the amount of times I put my paddle up. __________________ http://www.cigarrights.org/

11-21-2011, 07:39 AM	#2
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend Well IMHO, I take the opinion of the forum and it's individuals with serious consideration and yet still try to use some of my own opinion and logic too. It seems like this Cigarsn!p@r thing at first glance seem/appears like it could be a way to get some stix at great price but after reviewing the math it is not so. So thanks to those that math inclined folks that pointed it out. If you like the gambling/game thing it may be ok, I do not but maybe others do. BTW I hate the sound effects also. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

11-21-2011, 07:54 AM	#3
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend i received an email from ya'll today but i don't remember signing up for anything

11-21-2011, 07:59 AM	#5
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend i don't even remember going to the site till today. :dunno:

11-21-2011, 09:12 AM	#6
CoreyD Licking my wounds Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Corey Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 1,468 Trading: (23)	Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend Maybe famous sent it to their email list? Cause I got an invite to beta with never going to site or nuttin. __________________ Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

11-21-2011, 02:03 PM	#7
sikk50 Just Bored Really... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Jefferson State Posts: 2,084 Trading: (13)	Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend It's just like that quick bids thing. Total rip off __________________ "Not a Headache in a Hogshead"

11-21-2011, 03:15 PM	#8
mariogolbee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend You guys should really read through the whole thread before passing judgement. Homberto has done a great job of attempting to explain things and being quite patient. You buy bids. Bid on lots. If you win, you might get a good deal. If you lose, you can still purchase the item with nothing lost but time, and you still had fun. If there are no more in stock, a choice of three comparable items will be available. The bottom line is that Famous will win by selling bids, profitting on auctions wins, and selling product for their regular, already decent prices, to those who lose an auction item, but are still willing to pay for the item. Either way, Famous wins. The bidders really only lose if they bid on many items, hoping to win them all, and then don't apply their bids toward the regular purchase of the item when they lose. Just don't be that person, which is obviously easier said than done. That's how I see it. Just my , not that I'll actually be using the site. I'm the guy who will bid on everything, so I probably shouldn't play. Famous has always been a great place to buy from, IMO, and their CS is outstanding. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

11-21-2011, 06:43 PM	#9
Dr Voss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: CigarSniper Beta is open to all this weekend I checked out out this evening, interesting concept. Looks like you need to be either patient or determined. Anything in the middle could be expensive.