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eBay......the wait is a killer

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:07 pm
by Stuart
What is it that is so tantalising about a bid on the old auction sites? I've been sitting here, in front of this damned screen, for hours waiting, reacting and waiting again. 12 bids later and 2 hours to go. I'm winning so far and it's kind of addictive..........


Anyone else addicted? :D

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:10 pm
by Nik
I have banned myself from ebay. It's only because Sarah wouldn't let me sell the house to feed my addiction :D:D

I do sneak on there now and again though, just to see if there is anything I "need" ;)

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:18 pm
by Stuart
Thank Christ for that!!

I've only used it a few times and it is strangely compelling :D I do hope that my competitive streak hasn't blinded me into paying over the odds.

Time will tell. I'll reveal the details if I do indeed win :thumb:

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:19 pm
by Ben
Same here, even though I used snipe monkey, I'd still get up at 04:30 to make sure I won !!! ...

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:24 pm
by RX7
Same here for me also !!!

I get addicted and it does become a bit competitive towards the end.

Always checking it for car parts / dvds / games etc etc

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:27 pm
by Nik
I know what you mean about the competitiveness. I am sure I have payed too much for one or two things in the past but I just can't help it. Once I get into the bidding I just have to have it :D

I have never used the snipe monkey type things as I wouldn't know what I was buying and I when I was buying it :D:D

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:44 pm
by Stuart
I have used bidsnipe in the past (in my limited experience) but it's almost like going out for a good meal and letting someone else eating your dinner.

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:47 pm
by Nik
And we just couldn't have that :D:D:D

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:57 pm
by Ben
I've bought alot of vietnam collectibles on Ebay - problem I found, I would win ... the 'thing' would turn up - and i'd throw it in the roof without evening checking it - it's the thrill of the hunt !! ..

Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 6:59 pm
by pablo
We were searching ebay for a sierra head light, some time back, and ended up buying a car :o