03-29-2011, 07:22 AM
This happens to me ALL the time. I have learned that if there's something I want desparately, I will bid immediately...then not bid again until seven days later 10 seconds left to go. 
I do this for two reasons: so the seller can't change the price, or so the seller doesn't cancel the auction due to someone else emailing them with an offer. And of course, to keep the auction from getting higher and higher with unnecessary bids. And when I place that last bid, I make sure it is always the highest amount I'm willing to pay, not just the next highest bid. This usually guarantees me a win.
I hate letting the seller know how badly I want something, so if I ask a question I ask it kinda short, almost with an attitude but not. I pay the item NO compliments and show NO enthusiasm. I've learned my lesson. I used to get really excited and send emails with OMG THIS ITEM IS F*CKING AMAZING JESUS CHRIST I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE ONE SO COOL I LOVE YOU! Then they'd go for the jugular. heheheh...
If you want the item bad, just get it. If not, teach the creep a lesson and wait for the next one. Third option...this has worked for me: if your gut is telling you no one will buy, let the auction end...then wait for seller to repost. 9 out of 10 times they repost with a cheaper price. Or email them a few hours after the end of auction with a "reasonable" offer, perhaps his first asking price minus 5 bucks for wasting your time...heheh. I've gotten awesome deals this way.
Hope this helps!
-Fernando
I do this for two reasons: so the seller can't change the price, or so the seller doesn't cancel the auction due to someone else emailing them with an offer. And of course, to keep the auction from getting higher and higher with unnecessary bids. And when I place that last bid, I make sure it is always the highest amount I'm willing to pay, not just the next highest bid. This usually guarantees me a win.I hate letting the seller know how badly I want something, so if I ask a question I ask it kinda short, almost with an attitude but not. I pay the item NO compliments and show NO enthusiasm. I've learned my lesson. I used to get really excited and send emails with OMG THIS ITEM IS F*CKING AMAZING JESUS CHRIST I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU HAVE ONE SO COOL I LOVE YOU! Then they'd go for the jugular. heheheh...
If you want the item bad, just get it. If not, teach the creep a lesson and wait for the next one. Third option...this has worked for me: if your gut is telling you no one will buy, let the auction end...then wait for seller to repost. 9 out of 10 times they repost with a cheaper price. Or email them a few hours after the end of auction with a "reasonable" offer, perhaps his first asking price minus 5 bucks for wasting your time...heheh. I've gotten awesome deals this way.
Hope this helps!
-Fernando