Bid Site Strategies

Dude Here · 12-10-2013, 07:26 AM

I'll do both. Like others here have said, I'll research the price of the item on other sites then set my reserve at a fair price. If it wins, great. If not, that's fine too, saves me some money. From time to time though I'll check the list of closing lots and if there's a really good deal ending soon I'll do some sniping.

One tip I can give is to place bids or do your sniping on holidays. I recently won a box of Genesis the Project torpedoes for 30+ dollars less than online retail by bidding on Thanksgiving. I figured that most folks would be tied up with their families, dinner and football to pay much attention to cigar auctions.

cjhalbrooks · 12-10-2013, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dude Here

One tip I can give is to place bids or do your sniping on holidays. I recently won a box of Genesis the Project torpedoes for 30+ dollars less than online retail by bidding on Thanksgiving. I figured that most folks would be tied up with their families, dinner and football to pay much attention to cigar auctions.

Taki · 12-10-2013, 07:36 AM

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Agreed!! I won two Palio's last year around Thanksgiving for $10 bucks each!!! All because people were more involved in the Holiday, which worked great for me!

Lockspur · 12-10-2013, 08:58 AM

Something I like but am not bothered if I miss it…I will compare retail prices and set accordingly. If it's something I must have, I will snipe like no tomorrow.

12-11-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dude Here

One tip I can give is to place bids or do your sniping on holidays. I recently won a box of Genesis the Project torpedoes for 30+ dollars less than online retail by bidding on Thanksgiving. I figured that most folks would be tied up with their families, dinner and football to pay much attention to cigar auctions.

Dude, Brilliant...

If only I had that idea a few weeks back...

cjhalbrooks · 12-12-2013, 04:21 AM

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Dude, Brilliant...

If only I had that idea a few weeks back...

um christmas is like 13 days away

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12-10-2013, 07:26 AM	#1
Dude Here I'm the Dude...Man! Join Date: Oct 2013 First Name: Steve Location: Texas Posts: 671 Trading: (3)	Re: Bid Site Strategies I'll do both. Like others here have said, I'll research the price of the item on other sites then set my reserve at a fair price. If it wins, great. If not, that's fine too, saves me some money. From time to time though I'll check the list of closing lots and if there's a really good deal ending soon I'll do some sniping. One tip I can give is to place bids or do your sniping on holidays. I recently won a box of Genesis the Project torpedoes for 30+ dollars less than online retail by bidding on Thanksgiving. I figured that most folks would be tied up with their families, dinner and football to pay much attention to cigar auctions. __________________

12-10-2013, 08:58 AM	#4
Lockspur Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2012 First Name: Scotty Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 1,403 Trading: (31)	Re: Bid Site Strategies Something I like but am not bothered if I miss it…I will compare retail prices and set accordingly. If it's something I must have, I will snipe like no tomorrow. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA