Any good stories about bidding against the same mystery users on eBay?
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
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Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Are you currently bidding on something I am? I've been bidding against the same person the past three days on everything.
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Are you currently bidding on something I am? I've been bidding against the same person the past three days on everything.
haha, no I know it's not you.
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Are you currently bidding on something I am? I've been bidding against the same person the past three days on everything.
haha, no I know it's not you.
Well if anyone on here is reading this that is bidding against me on Stuntracer 64 CIB please stop. I've been looking for this game in that condition for a VERY long time and you are just making it more expensive for me. So just cancel your bids ;p
*logs on*
*bids furiously*
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Are you currently bidding on something I am? I've been bidding against the same person the past three days on everything.
haha, no I know it's not you.
Well if anyone on here is reading this that is bidding against me on Stuntracer 64 CIB please stop. I've been looking for this game in that condition for a VERY long time and you are just making it more expensive for me. So just cancel your bids ;p
haha, I have a friend who is a member here, and we sometimes have to collude and decide who wants something more so we don't just bid against each other and make stuff more expensive
I never even look at who outbid me. I just mentally put the item into my "someone was definitely willing to pay more than I was" column and move on.
^ This!
There's a Stuntracer 64 CIB on eBay?
*logs on*
*bids furiously*
At least I'd know who to blame
There's a Stuntracer 64 CIB on eBay?
*logs on*
*bids furiously*
At least I'd know who to blame
*Tries to bribe seller to end auction early and do a massive backdoor jokingly*
On topic:
I never look at who won, what matters is whenever I win or lose. No point in knowing who is in a bidding war unless you take it personally.
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
The funny thing is more then likely I know the bidder as well. Going back over the years it would have easily been me but there has been a newer guy in place.
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Are you currently bidding on something I am? I've been bidding against the same person the past three days on everything.
haha, no I know it's not you.
Well if anyone on here is reading this that is bidding against me on Stuntracer 64 CIB please stop. I've been looking for this game in that condition for a VERY long time and you are just making it more expensive for me. So just cancel your bids ;p
haha, I have a friend who is a member here, and we sometimes have to collude and decide who wants something more so we don't just bid against each other and make stuff more expensive
I know a few collectors that I've done the same tactic with, just to keep prices lower. Hasn't happened for awhile though.
Edit: Likewise, I am sure some people probably feel the same way, when they see me bidding on an item. A lot of the times though, if I already have the item in my collection and not need to make an upgrade or something like that, a short message from the other person (if we've had dealings before, and I know they aren't just reselling or something) and I'll back off.
I also don't collude with people, I believe the highest bid should win. If a person who I consider a true friend on here (handful of people) asked me to sit out an auction, then I probably would unless it was a really high priority for me. Otherwise if we're just acquaintances then we both should set our maxes and whoever wins wins.
For example, I have been collecting trade demos (mostly PS2), and there is someone else who I know is also, and it is like a battle between us to see who can get new ones when they pop up on ebay. Surprisingly, the trade demos don't really go for much despite being relatively hard to get.
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Do you happen to be bidding on Limited Run Items?
All of them, except for one of the copies of WAG, went to the same mystery user through sniping. After losing repeatedly, I put all of the Christmas money I got last year on both WAG copies and was able to get away with one of them for only $55 while the other one went to the mystery user for $220. Somewhat of a last laugh on my part.
I can understand market demand and whatnot with sniping, but I do think it takes a lot of the sport out of the game. I wish eBay would follow the Yahoo Japan Auction route of extending the timer when a notable last minute bid is placed.
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Do you happen to be bidding on Limited Run Items?
Nope
Happens all the time, used to bother me at first but now it doesn't. It's just captitalism, things go to the highest bidder.
I also don't collude with people, I believe the highest bid should win. If a person who I consider a true friend on here (handful of people) asked me to sit out an auction, then I probably would unless it was a really high priority for me. Otherwise if we're just acquaintances then we both should set our maxes and whoever wins wins.
Just to clarify, I'm not frustrated by the principle of being outbid...it's specific to this member. There's a certain personal-ness to it, like "gah, you again?!"
I've definitely had this happen many times. It's frustrating, but then you know the other person is probably thinking the same exact thing.
That's true--he is probably thinking "this guy has cost me so much money..."
What's funny is that through an odd event, I actually know who this person is now, but I don't know if he knows who I am. So, at least on my end, the mystery is removed.
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Are you currently bidding on something I am? I've been bidding against the same person the past three days on everything.
haha, no I know it's not you.
Well if anyone on here is reading this that is bidding against me on Stuntracer 64 CIB please stop. I've been looking for this game in that condition for a VERY long time and you are just making it more expensive for me. So just cancel your bids ;p
Did you manage to win that Stunt racer? it was a really clean copy.. probably top 3 I have ever seen.
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Are you currently bidding on something I am? I've been bidding against the same person the past three days on everything.
haha, no I know it's not you.
Well if anyone on here is reading this that is bidding against me on Stuntracer 64 CIB please stop. I've been looking for this game in that condition for a VERY long time and you are just making it more expensive for me. So just cancel your bids ;p
Did you manage to win that Stunt racer? it was a really clean copy.. probably top 3 I have ever seen.
No
Lately, I find myself bidding against the same eBay member a lot, and it's gotten to the point of absurdity. I hate losing auctions over and over again to this member--I can't wait for one of us to move on to a new niche, haha. Anyway, I actually do know who he is, but it's a huge tangent how and definitely not the point of this thread. Anyway, you know the eBay obfuscated usernames? Ever find yourself bidding against the same one repeatedly? Anyone have any fun or frustrating stories?
Are you currently bidding on something I am? I've been bidding against the same person the past three days on everything.
haha, no I know it's not you.
Well if anyone on here is reading this that is bidding against me on Stuntracer 64 CIB please stop. I've been looking for this game in that condition for a VERY long time and you are just making it more expensive for me. So just cancel your bids ;p
Did you manage to win that Stunt racer? it was a really clean copy.. probably top 3 I have ever seen.
No
ooh..that sucks. Another will pop up now after that one went for so much!
I lost a few cib snes auctions to this one user back in 08. They kept buying tons of the same shit it was driving me nuts. I started putting in my Max bid with 5 seconds left after awhile and I finally started winning and got myself a spike mcfang and zero the squirrel.
*high five* I hear ya!
I was bidding on a game that doesn't auction often but had two copies auctioning off ending within an hour of each other. I lost the first auction and realized that I was the third highest bidder. Surprise, surprise, on the second auction I was runner-up to the runner-up of the prior auction.