What's your bidding style?

pursemonkey · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:10 PM

So I'm trying to distract myself from the pre-bidding jitters and wondered if anyone else gets them. I've been obsessively lurking on one particular auction that ends tonight and I WANT this bag but haven't bid yet. I keep starting to and then making myself wait until closer to auction end so I'm not one of the people just running the dollar amount up.
But then all these random scenarios run through my head...what if I lose my internet connection? What if one of the kids needs to go to the ER? What if my laptop spontaneously combusts? What if I lose sensation in my hands and can't use the keyboard?
So I got to wondering...What are your bidding practices? Early bidder, late bidder, nervous bidder, confident bidder? Just curious if I'm the only one too jacked up to eat when there's an auction getting ready to end. Yeah, I'm a freak. Your point?

debora4ever · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:19 PM

I wait for the 3 or 4 final minutes ... and then I bid! And sometimes it works!

Only once I lost an auction ... and it was because my computer had a problem!

forenfinal · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:24 PM

I bid to win - whenever

PERIOD.

pursemonkey · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by forenfinal

I bid to win - whenever

PERIOD.

Hope I'm not going up against you!!

I think you might kick my *ss

Hee.

pursemonkey · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by debora4ever

I wait for the 3 or 4 final minutes ... and then I bid! And sometimes it works!

Only once I lost an auction ... and it was because my computer had a problem!

That's always my fear!!

weN84 · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:30 PM

I use an auction sniper to help me and its has been very reliable by far. I use Hammersnipe.com and I don't have to worry about not being at my computer to bid as it will automatically enter my bid for me in the last 10 secs.

kbell · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:31 PM

I'll usually throw a decent bid out and then wait till it's ending if I'm super interested.

Years ago I got in a bdding war over this ring - wasn't even that great but it was going to go perfect with my wedding dress, or so I thought. The gal I was at war with emailed me directly after saying "Not cool"

jun3machina · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:31 PM

im a last minute bidder too..usually i wait until the last 33 seconds...it's weird, smashing pumpkins referance, but im weird...so what's YOUR point!?!?!

emxowm · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:40 PM

I'm usually a last second bidder. It is so funny, I get shakey, my heart races...it's like my body is preparing for battle!

baglover1973 · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:40 PM

I wait until the end. Then put in my max....that usually works!

ChristyR143 · Jul 14th, 2008, 07:58 PM

I wait till the last second always. I have never understood why people bid throughout the whole auction time...all that does is drive the price up!

Oh well.....

But yeah, that's how I roll. . . .

pursemonkey · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by weN84

I use an auction sniper to help me and its has been very reliable by far. I use Hammersnipe.com and I don't have to worry about not being at my computer to bid as it will automatically enter my bid for me in the last 10 secs.

I'll have to check them out. I've always been nervous that I'd use a sniper and it wouldn't work. Thanks for the tip

pursemonkey · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by emxowm

I'm usually a last second bidder. It is so funny, I get shakey, my heart races...it's like my body is preparing for battle!

Same! It's so crazy!!

pursemonkey · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristyR143

I wait till the last second always. I have never understood why people bid throughout the whole auction time...all that does is drive the price up!

Oh well.....

But yeah, that's how I roll. . . .

Yeah, when I check the auctions I'll actually say out loud, "Why are you people bidding NOW??" And somehow I never get those same people bidding on MY auctions, lol

pursemonkey · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:09 PM

Totally random here, but have you noticed how MJ forum posters have the cutest puppies?

Just look at this thread!!

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#1
pursemonkey monkeyseemonkeybuy Location: Jayhawk Territory!!	What's your bidding style? So I'm trying to distract myself from the pre-bidding jitters and wondered if anyone else gets them. I've been obsessively lurking on one particular auction that ends tonight and I WANT this bag but haven't bid yet. I keep starting to and then making myself wait until closer to auction end so I'm not one of the people just running the dollar amount up. But then all these random scenarios run through my head...what if I lose my internet connection? What if one of the kids needs to go to the ER? What if my laptop spontaneously combusts? What if I lose sensation in my hands and can't use the keyboard? So I got to wondering...What are your bidding practices? Early bidder, late bidder, nervous bidder, confident bidder? Just curious if I'm the only one too jacked up to eat when there's an auction getting ready to end. Yeah, I'm a freak. Your point? __________________ 2009 Wish List Christian Louboutin Very Prive 70s Marc Jacobs Hobo Stam Gucci Jockey Medium Leather Tote

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:19 PM	#2
debora4ever Member Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	I wait for the 3 or 4 final minutes ... and then I bid! And sometimes it works! Only once I lost an auction ... and it was because my computer had a problem! __________________ ALWAYS IN LOVE WITH MARC BY MARC JACOBS BAGS! *MbMJ resort 2008 bags + MbMJ spring 2009 bags =*

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:24 PM	#3
forenfinal My 'lil honeybun! Location: USA	I bid to win - whenever PERIOD. __________________ *I have www.bonanzle.com* 'd ~~~ Have you?!? BLAH - BLAH - BLAH** forenfinal says "Dear God, It is me. Please do me a favor and answer my prayers..." Wait a sec is that ANOTHER one?!? "God, am I on hold?"

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:30 PM	#6
weN84 On a hiatus Location: Washington, DC	I use an auction sniper to help me and its has been very reliable by far. I use Hammersnipe.com and I don't have to worry about not being at my computer to bid as it will automatically enter my bid for me in the last 10 secs. __________________ WISHLIST - Let me know if you come across one MJ Christy in Navy - Miu Miu Knotted Hobo in Papaya - MJ Soft Calf Hobo in Butter - MJ Small Frame in Python

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#7
kbell Member Location: MA	I'll usually throw a decent bid out and then wait till it's ending if I'm super interested. Years ago I got in a bdding war over this ring - wasn't even that great but it was going to go perfect with my wedding dress, or so I thought. The gal I was at war with emailed me directly after saying "Not cool" __________________ Heal quickly & come back soon!

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#8
jun3machina chevy nova! Location: VEN-tucky!	im a last minute bidder too..usually i wait until the last 33 seconds...it's weird, smashing pumpkins referance, but im weird...so what's YOUR point!?!?! __________________ MJ wishlist: MJ key pouch in bordeaux MBMJ keypouch in red MJ carter jr. in charcoal MBMJ friends fish cosmetic case

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#9
emxowm Member	I'm usually a last second bidder. It is so funny, I get shakey, my heart races...it's like my body is preparing for battle!

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:40 PM	#10
baglover1973 NEW and IMPROVED! Location: Las Vegas, NV	I wait until the end. Then put in my max....that usually works! __________________ I am not a Heather, I am a Veronica WISH LIST for 2009 LV Galleria PM LV Tate MM MJ Carter Jr. in ROSE, LV Mahina L in black, elephant grey or white! (not picky)

Jul 14th, 2008, 07:58 PM	#11
ChristyR143 But it was on sale!! Location: Texas	I wait till the last second always. I have never understood why people bid throughout the whole auction time...all that does is drive the price up! Oh well..... But yeah, that's how I roll. . . . __________________

Jul 14th, 2008, 08:09 PM	#15
pursemonkey monkeyseemonkeybuy Location: Jayhawk Territory!!	Totally random here, but have you noticed how MJ forum posters have the cutest puppies? Just look at this thread!! __________________ 2009 Wish List Christian Louboutin Very Prive 70s Marc Jacobs Hobo Stam Gucci Jockey Medium Leather Tote