Quick Ebay Rant of The Day

[Anonymous]

There are 2 structures that I need for my layout on eBay right now. They close in just a few minuets but I am not about to snipe. They both are selling for more than I could buy them new. I love it when people throw their money away. They will look better if I build the it myself anyway.

[TrainFreak409]

QUOTE: Originally posted by TrainFreak409

Here's my quick thing to say about eBay for today...

BLAST! I was outbid once again on an N scale Atlas 96 foot tanker! This time, it has gone too rich for my blood.[banghead]

I found more to bid on! Let luck be a lady tonight![8D]

[selector]

In some ways, these fellas react like they were on slot machines or playing craps. They get all worked up, and have a big let-down when they don;t win. HOWEVER...they don't have to pay a single dine when ithey lose...unlike at a casino.

[Anonymous]

I got outbid on and Atlas Ho scale Caboose Santa fe, but oh well there is another on now

[JohnT14808]

Man, I'm glad I don't eBay....It seems the frustration is just NOT worth it!!

[TrainFreak409]

Here's my quick thing to say about eBay for today...

BLAST! I was outbid once again on an N scale Atlas 96 foot tanker! This time, it has gone too rich for my blood.[banghead]

[csmith9474]

You probably got beaten my much more than 50 cents. You will never see how much your competing bidders high bid is if they win. He could have bid $500 more than your high bid and it would still just show 50 cents over. It is the bid increment you see. So don' t feel too bad.

[Anonymous]

Hey 8500gasturbine,
Did you just get your hands on a Walthers Backshop and Walthers Car Shop? [}:)]
Sorry, I just couldn't resist asking!

[(-D][:D][(-D][:D][(-D]

[Javern]

I keep two Ebay screens open in the last minute, one with another bid ready to go and with the other Im hitting the REFRESH button to monitor the auction, I don't depend on EBAY instant notification via email that I've been outbid, I've gotten them too late before.

[ARTHILL]

I am happy for your attitude. I share it though it is frustrating to lose. When the timing gets inside 5 seconds the sport is as good as the model.

[Anonymous]

Arrggghh! lol Why oh why can't I seem to get my hands on any Walthers retired kits! lol I was sniping a Walthers Backshop and Walthers Car Shop this afternoon around 4:45pm, and I lost to somebody who sniped me in the last 5 seconds! I put in my bid at 14 seconds to go and was the high bidder. He put his final bid in at 5 seconds and beat me by barely 50 cents! On BOTH kits and there was a 2 minute difference between ending times. I don't know if he reads this forum, but congrats and admiration for a faster internet connection than mine! lol

I really gotta have these two kits for my engine servicing and car maintenance area of the yard on my layout. I was even willing to pay over retail this time! lol

Anyways, I did win a 2 Stall Engine House from Walthers for $10 under Walthers sale price ($16 under retail), so it wasn't a total loss! lol Oh well, I've seen several NIB Backshops and Carshops lately, so maybe I'll get lucky in the next few weeks.

This sniping stuff is fun though. :-D