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ebay sellers, do your self A BIG FAVOR AND BLOCK THIS CLOWN

I have been going after bwo rolls of jefferys that have no known FS coins...well during the week
I had some bids on a 60-d and 68-d rolls from a great seller ive delt with before...well this clown:
came outta the blue
and won them as Id gone to bed...well no harm no foul, but the seller has more rolls he realeased, so
I bid on them and did multiple bids as I dont want to stay up till midnight and I would like a chance to go
thru at least a few rolls, well this clown has sent me no less than 17 emails today saying Im in colusion with
the seller, Im running a scam, etc. I refuse to answer his emails so he ran the totals up some, but no where near past
my bid, so I decided to look at this guys feedback, and he seems to make his own terms in certain circumstances.
I know this maybe no big deal, but this cook is short of a dozen...do your self a favor, I know I dont want him near my auctions
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Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill

Comments

  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    Well Bill,
    You should just use a snipe program! That way you can let him think he's getting the deal and then pounce! Just like I to when Russ is bidding on an auction!!!
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295
    Here is your solution:

    Snipe Box

    If you are concerned about giving your password out, create a new eBay buying account for sniping. I have used vrane for years without any problems.
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    I fugure when I use multiple bids, it throws off the snipe program..am I wrong as
    I have no idea how they work???
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    oh eric I like that product..is it safe and is it effective?
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • 08HALA2008HALA20 Posts: 3,066 ✭✭✭
    Hi Pontiacinf

    I use the following and never had any problems.
    They also have a 'group' bid where you can set up multiple auctions to bid on at various bid amounts and choose to stop bidding after any number of wins.

    stealthbid

    Some think it is pricey (I don't) but you only pay if you win.

    If you recommend anyone you will receive 1000 credits. (hint--hintimage)

    Rookie Joe
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  • K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295


    << <i>oh eric I like that product..is it safe and is it effective? >>



    It's worked very well for me. You can only do one snipe at a time though for free. If you want to do more, sign up and buy some credits.
  • cniper.com

    Used it tonight.

    Advantages:
    Free
    Bid on as many auctions as you want
    Runs on their servers, so your computer doesn't have to be on
    Has always gotten the bid in at the exact time (number of seconds before auction closed) for me

    Disadvantages:
    Can't cancel your bid if closer than 10min before auction close
    You have to enter your ebay password for it to bid for you (all remote sniping programs require this)

    Good luck sniping.
    Dave - Durham, NC
  • TUMUSSTUMUSS Posts: 2,207
    I just can't imagine giving my ebay password to someone....am I paranoid???
  • Justifiably paranoid, I would say. Scams abound, that is true.

    The reality is that sometimes it is worth it to take a calculated risk.
    If you want to use sniping programs, you have to take this risk.

    That being said, there are sniping programs that run on your computer, so they keep your info on your computer only.

    I worry more about using my credit card online. What is the worst someone can do with your ebay id? Run some phony auctions or bid on stuff? If you use your account with any regularity you would discover any fraudulent activity pretty quickly.
    Dave - Durham, NC
  • spy88spy88 Posts: 764 ✭✭
    Bill---

    If he gets out of control, just go to any of the auctions he is bidding on, and if there is something there you would like to have, snipe him!

    Bid List
    Everything starts and everything stops at precisely the right time for precisely the right reason.
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
    This auction shows the problem. You don't want to bid like that. FInd an item you like. Put it on your watch list and use an autosniper. As long as your bid is high enough you'll win almost everytime.

    P.S. I would never block a guy that gets into bidding wars from bidding on my auctions. It's more money for me.image
    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • spy88spy88 Posts: 764 ✭✭
    Bill---

    cosmicdebris points out your seller. I've bought rolls from him as well, but they were never OBW. I could easily tell by the way the paper was crinkled at one end that he had used a tool that re-wraps the roll to almost fool the buyer. Never found anything even close to extra-ordinary.

    PM me and I'll put you on to one on my sources that sells rolls
    I guarantee haven't been searched. No guarantees on finding any 66/67 FSers, but at least you'll know they are really unsearched. I just can't afford to buy them all!

    David
    Everything starts and everything stops at precisely the right time for precisely the right reason.
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    Hmm

    David you post an interesting thought there. Ive tryed real hard to determine OBW rolls before, and I wouldve thought with a tight roll like that it would be a lock. I have seen the tool you speak of on ebay, But never knew it would work that good.
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    Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
  • orevilleoreville Posts: 12,148 ✭✭✭✭✭
    pontiac: I have bid for quite a long time for the same kind of obw and non-obw rolls that tinkeymoo has long coveted.
    We have fought long and hard in the beginning when he was winning 70% of the time, then I won 75% the time when he slowed down.

    Surprisingly, while he is an extremely agressive bidder, and I cringe when I see him bidding, I still rate him as one of the "good guys."
    He must also cringe when he sees me bidding as he knows I will not let him get a roll at a cheap price.

    I am surprised he emailed you the way he did. He must really think you are involved with the seller. The emailing activity you speak of is not like him as I have never heard him do that before. I have heard that others have accused him of being involved with other sellers which is absolutely untrue.

    Do email him back and tell him that oreville21 (of ebay chatted with you about him) and surprise, surprise you might beomce friends!!

    If you need my help, just let me know.

    Geez, those 1960-D nick obw rolls. I remember winning them at $5 a roll!!!!!!!!!!!



    A Collectors Universe poster since 1997!
  • ColorfulcoinsColorfulcoins Posts: 3,371 ✭✭✭
    Guys, I know TinkyMoo (BTW, Tinky & Moo are nicknames for his kids) and he's a straight arrow. He is aggressive and he is very picky about his OBW rolls. Without breaking any confidences, this man has probably the finest collection of OBW rolls bar-none...both in terms of quality and quantity. He takes ebay and ebay bidding seriously......he's no bad guy. You wanna play, you 're going to have to pay when tinkymoo's involved!!!!!
    Craig
    If I had it my way, stupidity would be painful!
  • fishcookerfishcooker Posts: 3,446 ✭✭

    Straight arrows don't send 17 emails to an underbidder.

  • ColorfulcoinsColorfulcoins Posts: 3,371 ✭✭✭
    fishcooker, something is fishy w 17 emails - doesn't sound kosher does it?
    Craig
    If I had it my way, stupidity would be painful!

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