You know . . i might

sorry if i came across a bit shouty in this thread, but  i had a gargle or two and was feeling a tad rash...

Good idea Squiggle - but you've got to be extra savvy about it re Saint.

There are basically two ways to do it and both ways start with you considering what is the MINIMUM price you would sell it for. You also want to describe it attractively and show a picture of it displayed attractively.

Having decided on the minimum price you either start the bidding at that level (and hope it will go higher) or you start it off a bit lower, in order to generate interest, but put a reserve on it which equals your minimum selling price.

P.S. Just thought of a third way, put it on at a Fixed Price - first person to offer that price gets it!

This thread has got me in e baying mode - I'm bidding on three items right now!

I always Goofbay - put in what I'm happy to pay and don't look at it again until it's all done and dusted. If I lose it c'est la vie - it's not sensible to get into a bidding war and paying more than you think something is worth IMO.

Try not to spend too much!

Like you I will never get into a bidding war. If I get it I get it, if not then that's life and I move onto the next thing - will NEVER go over my maximum.

It's not rocket science is it?

As Squiggle said - post your max at the last minute.

Ok, ok !!!

Something ending in 3 hours - no max bid as yet

Wetting pants - eek!!!

Come on.

What is it?

I'd like to watch this 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200760173823?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

Help !!! LOL

Click the 17 bids.

That'll gve you an idea of how it's going.

c***o seems interested but you'll gazump him later 

Wonder why they all have the same kinda names?

a***a seems interested too

I'm holding on . . .

They're made up names Rents to secure privacy.

Call me Saint

Roger or Ian?

Or Simon?

The Saint Templar has a ring

Saint it is 

Remember and go in with an odd number of pence.

This one's bidding up in pounds.

Good idea - leaving me high bid til about a minute to go

*ponders max bid*

If you do that you will be outbid, 20 seconds is really pushing it, keep your nerve and go in under 10 - wise advice, but will you take it? The one with the most stars is the one you are going to have to look out for - he has a lot of experience and he wants it, he really wants it.

Yes

Tip.

Ebay can log you out when you least expect it as I've found out to my cost when bidding at the last minute 

I now log out out an hour or two prior and then log in again just to be sure.

You are going to have to out-think Mr n***s 645 stars, what is his maximum bid? It's a game of cat and mouse.

But at such a later time will my max bid be instantly viewable?

Well it worth quite a bit me fear

I shall put a max of around £35 - or i'm gonna start getting carried away

Best advice, log in about 15 minutes before, you will be able to gauge how much the bids are changing, if it gets too hot, back away.  If it looks as if it's going to wait until the very last second slap in your bid as advice above ^^^^^^ and remember an odd number at the end - say £35.57 Good Luck!

*steadies self*

Your max bid bid is never viewable unless you're outbid.

If someone wants it more than you and outbids you c'est la vie.

There's always tomorrow  

I reckon you're after a pipe but items reoccur so stick to what you reckon it's worth to you.

"What its worth to me" ... is sound advice

Good luck Saint, we're all rooting for you!

*trembles*

 Its a jungle out there

And you're Tarzan  

Remember that.

*puffs out chest*

 . . . where's me monkey??

..Be brave...

It says there are 5 bidders, but one of them hasn't bid again since early on, o***m with 336 stars - watch out for that one. They may not be interested, but it's more likely they're going to pop in at the last moment and try to outbid you all.

Don't worry peeps.

I'm getting it and forwarding it to Saint Templar 

Well i'm being Capt Sensible and taking VD sound advice.

How much does this item mean to me and my budget?

I will stay at a fixed price ... and not a penny more i tell thee!!!

You glorious villian

Also watch out for the current 'winner' they have upped their max bid twice since it went to £22'05 - that's why they are shown three times at £22.05. So whatever their max bid is it's now  a bit more than the current bid.

Yep Fluffs.

Bad luck Renton, gone past your highest