imeverywoman Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 this cookbook. I've bid, but don't really know what I am doing and have been outbid. Here's a link to the auction... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250215460231 Please, tell me how to win this thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristineIN Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Well it looks like you don't have much time left, so I would come up with your absolute max. money that you will spend, wait until the last few seconds and put the bid in. That's all that I can think of. Curious to see what others say. Make sure you have good internet connection and it doesn't time you out and the bid doesn't go through. Good luck. Kristine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Decide the absolute maximum you want to pay. Remember to subtract their shipping charges. You might want to take a quick search at amazon and/or half.com to make sure what the book is going for. I've seen many, many newbies get all excited about an auction and bid more than they would have to pay elsewhere. Very sad. Wait until 2 minutes before the auction ends, then make sure your logged on to e-bay. At one minute before the auction ends, bid your maximum (plus 2 cents). You want to add in that extra two cents so that you'll outbid someone else who is trying to place the same maximum bid. Place your bid, then make sure you "Confirm" it on the next screen. Then, hold your breath and cross your fingers (if you believe in luck). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeverywoman Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Wish me luck!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 If your computer internet is relatively fast then you need to try & wait until the last 20 seconds (& that's kinda generous). Have 2 screens up: One where you can watch & refresh the item to see if any other bids come in & watch the time count down & a Second one where you have your next bid ready to be confirmed. Add your highest bid at about 20 seconds or less, depending on your computer internet speed. Test yourself by counting how many seconds it takes for your computer to refresh your screen. You seem to be bidding against someone who is also a novice, but there may be others watching that will also bid at the last seconds. Good luck. Let us know if you get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie in AR Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 this cookbook. I've bid, but don't really know what I am doing and have been outbid. Here's a link to the auction... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250215460231 Please, tell me how to win this thing.... If you don't win it on e-bay, there are several available used on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Southern-Living-Cookbook-Susan-Carlisle/dp/0848707095/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203442730&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy in Indy Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 There's some on half.com as well. The best price is $5.94 plus $3.99 shipping and the description says " some edge wear to cover corners." Sounds good to me! http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ2162056QQcpidZ1079608079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeverywoman Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yippeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 More information requested. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo4 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 The Lottery??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeverywoman Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 See previous thread :) http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7774 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Congratulations! (Enjoy your first e-bay win, and your cookbook). :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeOnTheRanch Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 That first win is such a high! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo4 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 oh, not as good as the lottery, but probably the exact same feeling.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 This is why we prefer you add to your previous thread. That way everyone can follow the original story/question/issue. -- The Admins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imeverywoman Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Forgive me....:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 That first win is such a high! Congratulations! Yep, you never forget your first time, do you? :) My first win was a set of "Picturesque Tale of Progress" books - it was June of 2001 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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