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Newbie_nick
08-06-2012, 04:19 AM
Hey all,
It occurred to me that there are a few games that I always seem to play with the Devil bid site, and just like Vegas, the house wins...I lose! In this case, my losing really means that I win my bids. Either way, I come away with an empty wallet!
Game #1: "I'll just look to see what's up for sale"
This is the boredom pitfall. I don't actually need cigars, but I'm bored and need something fun to look at on the internet.
Game #2: "I'll just throw a low-ball bid. I'll never win this!"
I think that this is also a boredom ploy. Although you can get some cheap smokes this way, I usually don't NEED them, especially when my humidor is full.
Game #3: "Now that I've won, let's look to see what else I can win to take advantage of the shipping."
This is chick-math, pure and simple. Let's throw more money into the pot, so that I can save $2 or $3 on shipping.
As you might be able to tell, I have spent more money on that #$%& Devil site. I'm screwed! :fp2
What games do you play?
Nick
cjhalbrooks
08-06-2012, 06:01 AM
I play the shLt I won man Now I have to get my wife flowers
Nick, I play all the same games as you, which usually takes me from a 40$ bill to a 100$ bill pretty fast
Newbie_nick
08-06-2012, 06:37 AM
Nick, I play all the same games as you, which usually takes me from a 40$ bill to a 100$ bill pretty fast
Same here! I went from $0 to $145 (box of Undercrowns) to $230 (box of Cain Daytonas). Yikes!
Same here! I went from $0 to $145 (box of Undercrowns) to $230 (box of Cain Daytonas). Yikes!
Haha, in that boat now. Won a box of MoW Puro Authentico and seeing if there is anything else I might wanna pick up -(P
bighairlogo
08-06-2012, 07:12 AM
well at least you got some good smokes out of it -(P but yes i do the exact same thing... in fact thats why i know my UPS guy by his first name now
cjhalbrooks
08-06-2012, 07:22 AM
well at least you got some good smokes out of it -(P but yes i do the exact same thing... in fact thats why i know my UPS guy by his first name now
I was getting to the point that I knew what his fav beer was. I haven't ordered in a month now.
longknocker
08-06-2012, 07:49 AM
That's Why I Don't "Look" Very Often!:D
jluck
08-06-2012, 08:02 AM
I had a bunch of low ball bids out and won ONE thing for a dollar....One freaking dollar, Now to make shipping worth it....:hm:fp
Newbie_nick
08-06-2012, 10:51 AM
That's Why I Don't "Look" Very Often!:D
Yeah....I just need a way to lock myself out! Maybe a monthly time limit....
I stopped playing that game. I was "WINNING" way to much!!!
maninblack
08-06-2012, 02:51 PM
Games are for kids, I'm in it to win it baby!!
Like to bid $1 on the Opus Xes, Anjeos and GOFs in the MMAO section, then raise the bid in 50 cent increments while I send taunting "Yo Momma" emails to my friend who works at CI and is responsible for the auctions.
Newbie_nick
08-06-2012, 05:15 PM
Games are for kids, I'm in it to win it baby!!
:tu
TJtorpedo
08-06-2012, 06:05 PM
I had a bunch of low ball bids out and won ONE thing for a dollar....One freaking dollar, Now to make shipping worth it....:hm:fp
:r I have found myself in that same boat many a time!
DevilBane
08-07-2012, 03:29 AM
I play the " let's hope the Ups guy shows up while the wife is at work and I can stash the sticks" game.
Newbie_nick
08-07-2012, 03:57 AM
I play the " let's hope the Ups guy shows up while the wife is at work and I can stash the sticks" game.
Forgot about that one! That might be #4!! :D
shopkins82
08-07-2012, 07:07 AM
I definitely play game #2... what sucks is when you put in what you think is a low-ball bid on 10 tins only to find out they are $1 each additional shipping since they fall into the "sampler" category, not the $0.50 each additional shipping of the 5er category.
got bored, already won a box lets go and see if there are any singles I want to try, ended up with about 9 other bids that end tonight...
sorry correction 13
RHerrington
08-09-2012, 01:31 PM
I'm still new and have yet to fall into the trap of playing these addictive games... Should I count myself lucky, or play them anyways and enjoy the fun while the wallet holds out? :D
Devanmc
08-09-2012, 01:39 PM
I play random pointing at the list for a new box of goodies. :D
NCPACKFAN
08-09-2012, 01:41 PM
i play the " let's hope the ups guy shows up while the wife is at work and i can stash the sticks" game.
my life!!!!
Mr. Ed
08-09-2012, 11:30 PM
Games are for kids, I'm in it to win it baby!!
:banger
MarkinAZ
08-12-2012, 08:26 PM
That's Why I Don't "Look" Very Often!:D
I hear that Greg. "In the past," I'd go through the listings and make a bid here and there, and keep the total bidding under $90, thinking there's no way I'm gonna be winning any of this. The problem is, I win:sh
:hm...Sunday evening, wonder what they have up for bid now?;)
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