Same bidder, two different bid times?

Discussion in 'Ebay Parts and Cars' started by gotbuick, Dec 21, 2003.

  1. gotbuick

    gotbuick What, me worry?

    I've noticed a trend. The same bidder on an item will be the high bidder twice, but the bid times are days apart. What does that mean? :Do No:
     
    gotbuick, Dec 21, 2003
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  2. ricknmel67

    ricknmel67 Well-Known Member

    If you mean the bidders name is high bidder twice in a row (he is in first and second place), I would say he isn't comfortable in believing his proxy bid is high enough, and he's afraid he's going to lose to a sniper, so he bid even higher.

    :Do No:
     
    ricknmel67, Dec 21, 2003
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  3. txgwildcat

    txgwildcat Guest

    proxy bid. It can sometimes be a way to discourage other bidders.
     
    txgwildcat, Dec 21, 2003
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  4. gotbuick

    gotbuick What, me worry?

    Yes, that's what I mean. Thanks for the tip.
     
    gotbuick, Dec 21, 2003
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  5. David Gramlow

    David Gramlow Guest

    I've done that before too. I'll have placed an early bid at what I felt I was willing to pay, then also realized I would not be able to be online at the auction's end, and decide to increase my proxy.
     
    David Gramlow, Dec 21, 2003
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  6. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    Yep, I've done that too.

    Another reason to wait is when you are NOT sure you want to increase the proxy...:Comp:
     
    Dan Healey, Dec 21, 2003
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