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Any recommendations for the best Ebay sniper software available? Any good or bad experiences with a specific program? Just trying to gather some information. Thanks.
Singapore & Hong Kong March/April
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  • relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The only one I've used is Esnipe. It seems to work well.
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  • rbfrbf Posts: 452 ✭✭
    PhantomBidder
  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,833 ✭✭✭✭✭
    www.auctionsniper.com has NEVER let me down...as long as I put a high enough maximum bid in........
  • auctionsniper is all I've ever used and it seems to work everytime (as long as I put a high enough snipe in to begin with)...
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  • Bayard1908Bayard1908 Posts: 4,064 ✭✭✭✭
    I used auctionsniper for years but got tired of paying 1%. I now use gixen.com.
  • BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,503 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I used to use auction sniper, but it failed me two or three times due to their server issues or some other excuse. I have used auctionstealer.com for the last year and a half or more, not one failure.
  • rgCoinGuyrgCoinGuy Posts: 7,478
    Auction Sentry Deluxe here. No problems at all, I think it is about $12.00 for a year's worth of service ( no other commissions, just a once a year charge), and I have never noticed it not put in a bid. I place my bid with 3 seconds to go, you could do less, but that works for me.

    Edited to add, as a bonus, they give you a free trial for a week or two when you first download it to try it out.
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  • StaircoinsStaircoins Posts: 2,574 ✭✭✭

    Never missed yet with bidnapper.com

  • rbfrbf Posts: 452 ✭✭


    << <i>PhantomBidder >>

    Edited to add:

    Evidently, PhantomBidder has 3 or 4 different servers which all fire out snipes simultaneously, so it's very unlikely to fail. I bid on a LOT of stuff (thousands of items per year) and so far it has worked for me 100% of the time.

    It's pretty cheap, too... right now I'm on the unlimited bids for $90/year plan, but you could also purchase individual bid credits at 40¢ to 60¢ per snipe (flat rate) depending on how much bidding you plan on doing. Plus they only charge you for the auctions you actually win. Definitely a good deal, IMHO.
  • SUMORADASUMORADA Posts: 4,797

    I use auction sentry.......never had a problem.
  • PQTypePQType Posts: 471
    EZsniper works for me just make sure your email address on Ebay, Paypal ( for those with instant payment required) and EZsiper match.
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,035 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Phantombider.
    rbf said it all.

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  • sinin1sinin1 Posts: 7,500
    www.auctionstealer.com


    can go the free route for 3 snipes/week max with 15 second bid


    I just went to their pay service for $9/month with unlimited snipes and can adjust bid times - mine is at 7 seconds
  • I am, at least until my paid time runs out, an auctionstealler customer

    They are currently having major problems interfacing with eBay

    AVOID!!!

  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Powersnipe has never failed me. I highly recommend it.

    They're all very simple tools and I can't imagine any of them doesn't do the job fine.
    Lance.
  • ThePennyLadyThePennyLady Posts: 4,481 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Never missed yet with bidnapper.com >>


    I agree, love Bidnapper
    Charmy Harker
    The Penny Lady®
  • FullStepJeffsFullStepJeffs Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭


    << <i>PhantomBidder >>



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  • sbeverlysbeverly Posts: 962 ✭✭✭
    I started with bidnapper and have not used any other because it has worked
    flawless for me.
    Positive transactions with Cladiator, Meltdown, ajbauman, LeeG, route66,DennisH,Hmann,FilamCoins,mgoodm3,terburn88,MrOrganic, weg,dcarr,guitarwes,Zubie,Barndog,wondercoin,braddick,etc...
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I do it manually - and I have NEVER failed to win an item I wanted. Cheers, RickO
  • I use Auctionsniper. Have never had a problem. I have my snipe set @ 3 seconds. The 1% fee hurts sometimes but eBay bucks takes care of that now image
    Its all relative
  • originalisbestoriginalisbest Posts: 5,956 ✭✭✭✭
    Another vote for auctionstealer -- wonderful when you don't have time to be there yourself. It's not a program, but rather a service website. Ricko's "by hand" method is fine, but what if an auction's ending at say, 9:30 PM but you've got dinner plans? image Etc.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I hear you Originalisbest, however, if I REALLY want something, that takes priority. Cheers, RickO
  • WOW! Good responses! thanx

    Phantombidder is in the lead with 4
    auctionsniper has 5 but 2 negative
    bidnapper 3


    I will do some research an see which one will fit my needs

    low cost, would only bid2-3 x a month, ez interface (not a tech guy)
    Singapore & Hong Kong March/April
    Hong kong/Long Beach JUNE Table #838
    MACAU
    emgworldwide@gmail.com
    Cell: 512.808.3197
    EMERGING MARKET GROUP
    PCGS, NGC, CCE & NCS, CGC, PSA, Auth. Dealer
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,491 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>WOW! Good responses! thanx

    Phantombidder is in the lead with 4
    auctionsniper has 5 but 2 negative
    bidnapper 3


    I will do some research an see which one will fit my needs

    low cost, would only bid2-3 x a month, ez interface (not a tech guy) >>



    If yer only bidding 2-3 x a month, whats the need for a sniping program. Why don't you just bid?

    Sniping programs only get you the lowest possible price up to your maximum. If someone else has a higher maximum, you lose anyway!

    The program I use is located just beyond the last knuckle of my right hand! I enter my maximum using my IGHI (I Gotta Have It) program and then engage the AS (Auction Sniper) program. If the amount I entered in the IGHI is large enough, my AS program never fails! Never!

    If the auction ends at an odd hour, then I engage my IRGHI program (I Really Gotta Have It) which enables me to use my AS program. Sometime the IRGHI program doesn't seem to work as it gets overridden by my ISWTWI (I Simply Wanted To Win It) program which can be affected by my IDRC program (I Didn't Really Care)! I hate it when that happens because it always fires up my YI (You Idiot) program which then bolsters my IGHI program to enter larger and sometime ridiculous amounts for my AS program.

    Its a vicious circle I tell ya!


    But its free.
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  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,931 ✭✭✭✭✭
    We've used esnipe for a long time with no issues.

    RIP Mom- 1932-2012
  • lcoopielcoopie Posts: 8,873 ✭✭✭✭✭
    is sniping really better
    than just entering the max you want to bid?
    LCoopie = Les


  • << <i>

    If yer only bidding 2-3 x a month, whats the need for a sniping program. Why don't you just bid?

    Sniping programs only get you the lowest possible price up to your maximum. If someone else has a higher maximum, you lose anyway!

    The program I use is located just beyond the last knuckle of my right hand! I enter my maximum using my IGHI (I Gotta Have It) program and then engage the AS (Auction Sniper) program. If the amount I entered in the IGHI is large enough, my AS program never fails! Never!

    If the auction ends at an odd hour, then I engage my IRGHI program (I Really Gotta Have It) which enables me to use my AS program. Sometime the IRGHI program doesn't seem to work as it gets overridden by my ISWTWI (I Simply Wanted To Win It) program which can be affected by my IDRC program (I Didn't Really Care)! I hate it when that happens because it always fires up my YI (You Idiot) program which then bolsters my IGHI program to enter larger and sometime ridiculous amounts for my AS program.

    Its a vicious circle I tell ya!


    But its free. >>



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  • coindudeonebaycoindudeonebay Posts: 1,735 ✭✭✭
    I use a site from Poland.

    http://www.snip.pl/en

    Costs about 15 cents a snipe and have never had a problem. You can also setup groups so if you want one item and there are 15 available, it will win the first one that meets your bidding requirements and cancel the rest. I thought that was pretty slick.

    I think you have to purchase a block of 25 snipes or something, don't know haven't had to upload money in a while.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I still (and have always)say that manual sniping is best. Besides, it is exciting as well. I open two screens, with about three minutes to go. I enter max bid on one and ready it to send... on the other, I continue to refresh every few seconds to ensure the safety of my bid (usually no danger, since when I really want an item, I enter a 'nuclear' bid). Then, as time winds down, I hit send with two to three seconds left. I ALWAYS win items I want. Plus, I do not have to pay a sniping service. Cheers, RickO
  • SilverstateSilverstate Posts: 1,537 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I still (and have always)say that manual sniping is best. Besides, it is exciting as well. I open two screens, with about three minutes to go. I enter max bid on one and ready it to send... on the other, I continue to refresh every few seconds to ensure the safety of my bid (usually no danger, since when I really want an item, I enter a 'nuclear' bid). Then, as time winds down, I hit send with two to three seconds left. I ALWAYS win items I want. Plus, I do not have to pay a sniping service. Cheers, RickO >>



    Carefull with those "Nuclear bids".

    I have seen some pretty crazy prices when two place "Nuclear Bids" !!

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