Computer question conserning ebay?
#1
06-28-12, 06:50 AM
Computer question conserning ebay?
When I am watching an item on ebay, I sometimes have a strange problem. When the item is "counting down"--- time left, although it is in red print, less then One hour left, and I am logged in, it does not count down. I have to constantly refresh to get accurate time left.
This doesn't happen all the time, just most of the time.
Any suggestions?
This doesn't happen all the time, just most of the time.
Any suggestions?
#2
06-28-12, 10:02 AM
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I'm not sure I knew the clock on ebay was real-timed. I do seem to remember that if someone puts in a bid right at closing then the expiration time is extended; maybe that's affecting it? 
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06-28-12, 02:04 PM
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I think you are right the-tow-guy I haven't bid on e-bay for a while but did bid on another website where they do add time to the clock if someone makes a bid within a certain time. Giles you should send an e-mail to e-bay if you have any concerns and they can give you a better answer than I could. I don't see any concern but like I said I haven't placed a bid in a while either.
#4
06-28-12, 02:33 PM
I don't really understand what you guys are talking about, but many items are purchased on eBay by "spike bid".
I have spiked, and won items with FIVE SECONDS left
There could be many bids received during these last few seconds.
If the counter doesn't count down automatically, it would be more difficult to "spike"
I am thinking eBay may have changed this intentionally.
As far a contacting eBay--I have tried that with very poor results
I have spiked, and won items with FIVE SECONDS left
There could be many bids received during these last few seconds.
If the counter doesn't count down automatically, it would be more difficult to "spike"
I am thinking eBay may have changed this intentionally.
As far a contacting eBay--I have tried that with very poor results
#5
06-28-12, 02:46 PM
I use JbidWatcher. A lot less stress. Just set it to snipe. Depending on the speed of your connection you can set it to snipe 5 seconds before the auction closes. That way you don't end up in a bidding war that raises the price.
