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[nuch_ss396]

The only thing these SNIPING services do is get you in at
the end of the auction. I once tried this myself and I
lost the auction because two other bidders did the same
exact thing ( sniping ). It all comes down to how much
you are willing to bid up. I often wonder if this is why
eBay prices are going through the roof. Just look at the
recent 4296 ZL-1 carb that went for $10,000 on eBay.

The high bidder backed out I understand.

On another note, I have had a couple of shill bid
experiences on eBay over the years. My favorite was a
guy with ( 0 ) feedbacks was trying to sell a bunch of
BBC aluminum ( L/89 ) components. Everytime someone bid
on one of these auctions, they were immediately upped by
another bidder, also with ( 0 ) feedbacks. This was the
same situation for every auction this guy was running,
including the items I was bidding on. So, I complained to
eBay and they pulled all of his auctions.

The seller later contacted me and asked if I was still
interested in the items. SORRY - NO !

I also had a seller ( that I won a few items from ) contact
me and ask me to outbid the high bidder on one of his
current auctions. Seems the seller didn't want to sell to
the high bidder due to personal issues. I didn't want to
get in the middle.....

You can be sure this happens a lot more than most of us
know. Just look at the BB starter heat shield that popped
off for over $1,200 yesterday on eBay. Where this kind of
money is concerned, the ends do justify the means, I'm
afraid. I don't like it, but this is reality.

Steve