Buyer Resources
As a buyer on eBay, you’ll know the importance of snatching a real bargain. With this in mind, we have gathered a list of links to take you to sites which provide services to maximise your buying experience. We have divided these links into convenient categories to make it easy for you to find the service you require. ENJOY!
Bid Sniping
Bid sniping is probably the one single way in which buyers can secure that much sought after bargain. With bid sniping you can place your bid in the last few seconds of the auction, leaving no time for your competitors to react. You also avoid the “bidding war” which drives up the price of the item. We have assembled a comprehensive list of available sniping services for your review. (Note: Some of these bid snipers are in the form of software which is downloaded to your PC. These require your computer to be switched on and an internet connection available at the time of the bid. These snipers are marked with (D/L) for your convenience.)
This site has been online since 2001 and has been used by over 50,000 eBay bidders to snipe bids for items. First 3 snipes are free, with payment only due on winning bids.
CricketSniper; (D/L)
The first ever bid sniping software, this site has been providing this software for a number of years. Free 15 day trial.
This provider has won a number of awards for their sniping software. Has the advantage of a one-off payment with unlimited snipes. Full 30 day money-back guarantee.
This service offers a flat-rate fee of 10¢ for each winning bid. First 3 snipes are free.
Bidnapper.com is an online sniping service, offering 24/7 service to you. Flat rate payments with unlimited bidding and a variety of payment terms. 15-day free trial available.
One month free trial. Unlimited bids, quick-add toolbar, item grouping and email notifications.
Auction-Sentry (D/L)
This software has been available since 2001 and is a very popular choice. Requires software to be downloaded to your PC. One-off payment for software with unlimited bids. Free 10-day trial available.
This site offers a free service, with the option to upgrade to a priority account, which allows for the use of more advanced auction tools. Fees can be paid by subscription or on a one-off basis.
This provider offers two levels of membership; free service which is limited to 5 bids per week, or a Value Membership Plan for a monthly fee of $5.
This online service is priced on a no-win-no-fee basis, with the purchase of credits available in advance. Winning bids cost under 10¢ each. First 3 bids are free.
AuctionNavigator (D/L)
This software is in the form of a download to your PC and requires your computer to be switched on and an internet connection available. Software costs $29.95 one-off payment with unlimited bids. 15-day free trial available.
BidSlayer (D/L)
This is another downloadable software solution for bid sniping. It also requires an internet connection to be available and can cope with automatic dial-up and disconnect. Software licence cost is $49.99 per year. If additional monthly subscription of $5 is paid, then BidSlayer server can also be used to place bids, even when your computer is switched off.
This is an internet-based bid sniping system with a free basic membership. Additional payment is required for priority membership, offering a selection of more advanced bid-sniping tools. Payment is by subscription or one-time payment.
This service is fully automatic and is internet based for your convenience. The prices range from 10¢ to $2.50 per winning bid, dependent on the final price of the item. First 3 snipes are free.
WinSnipe (D/L)
Another downloadable software requiring your computer to be switched on and a connection to the internet available. Priced at $29.95, this software allows unlimited bids and is available as an instant download, or for an additional $4.90, can be shipped to you on CD (US only).
This is another free sniping service which also offers more advanced sniping tools for a fee. Payments can be made by monthly subscription, on a one-time payment basis, by various methods.
Avoiding Fraud
You have probably heard all the usual horror stories about buyers being ripped-off by unscrupulous online sellers, both on and off eBay. Well, help is at hand. We have managed to find a really cool resource to help you to avoid these sharks, and protect yourself and your financial information from fraudsters and identity thieves.
For articles and forums relating to auction fraud and identity theft, the best place to go is, without a doubt, the well-known resource site, Auctionbytes.com. Here you will find a comprehensive list of related sites, articles, links to eBay’s own help and advice pages, hints and tips on how to deal with fraud, identity theft and other problems you may encounter.
Don’t let any of this scare you away from buying on eBay though! These kinds of fraud are rare and the vast majority of eBay sellers are honest, reputable people, trying to enhance their standard of living by selling goods on eBay. As a result they are very keen to please their customers.
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