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1. Re: Overstock auctions sniping policy

   

   Comment by dthigpen · November 10, 2004 4:51AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>It's a stupid policy. Russ, NCNE >> I like it because Russ hates it.

2. Re: Overstock auctions sniping policy

   

   Comment by TUMUSS · November 10, 2004 4:57AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>It's a stupid policy. Russ, NCNE >> Why say you Russ? Would you not like everyone to bid up your Kennedy's until they are "done". Of course I realize you are a fan of both sides of the game.

3. Re: Overstock auctions sniping policy

   

   Comment by Russ · November 10, 2004 5:55AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>Why say you Russ? Would you not like everyone to bid up your Kennedy's until they are "done". >> The policy will drive away snipers. Snipers are frequently responsible for enormous bid increases in the waning moments. Russ, NCNE

4. Re: Overstock auctions sniping policy

   

   Comment by ksteelheader · November 10, 2004 6:56AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I agree with Russ...

5. Re: Overstock auctions sniping policy

   

   Comment by Russ · November 10, 2004 4:50AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   It's a stupid policy. Russ, NCNE

6. Re: Overstock auctions sniping policy

   

   Comment by GoYankees · November 10, 2004 6:33AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I agree with Russ. It would drive away snipers and hurt sellers in the process. Sniping is the reality of internet bidding.

7. Re: Overstock auctions sniping policy

   

   Comment by Russ · November 10, 2004 6:56AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>Won't that just push back the time of the snipe ? If I misunderstood please explain. >> A snipe is placed at the last moment, the auction gets extended 10 minutes. The sniper has to twiddle their thumbs and wait to try again. Many will just say screw it. In addition, if it were eBay policy it would negate those…