IUROX
Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:33:25 AM
There are shpo owners that buy here and bid on large lots.

1876 reserves? LOL if your gonna whine at least buy some good cigars.

HockeyDad
Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:34:14 AM
Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women.
wheelrite
Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:41:43 AM

You may have the resources to carry that evil approach out. I have limited green to dish out on my habit and have to play the game if necessary. No big deal.

rah0785 wrote:

We're trying to eliminate the Riff Raff and Union Memebers...

critter2
Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:44:32 AM
^psst, that's hockey dad, he's french. growl at him and he'll run the other way
HockeyDad
Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:51:03 AM
wheelrite
Sunday, February 20, 2011 9:52:33 AM

excellent score !!

jig+pig
Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:04:07 AM

Hello fellow Toker's,

Been smoking for about 10 years now. I just started using CBid this month as my main source for smoking inventory with some great success. I was just looking for some input from you more experienced bidders as to how the "general" routine usually pans out. Does anyone, some, or most of you show some consideration toward items already taken with a start bid if, say only one unit is available? Or is it everyone out for himself, and at times 1876 Reserves get auctioned off at $5 a stick?

If I see a bid placed, and only one unit is available, 99% of the time I pass it by seeing it will reappear new soon. I usually only bid if someone has hoarded all 10 units at a crazy low price as I only bid on one, maybe two units most times anyway. I have yet to notice, on any large scale, anyone trying to win a bidding war with me thus far. I wouldn't be surprised if someone from CI actually bids at times to drive up certain prices:-k . Any input about this would be appreciated. Thanks and have a good, smoke filled day.

R.H.

rah0785 wrote:

you are too kind! as you can see most around here aren't as kind as you so i would say every man for himself.

good luck!

JadeRose
Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:07:15 AM
Set your price and walk away. If you win...cool.....if I win...cool. They'll make more.
jespear
Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:09:22 AM
My general rule of thumb is . . .

If I see something I want, I put in a "max" bid in the amount of what I would be willing to pay.

If I don't win the auction, I just move on to something else that catches my eye, and repeat the same routine.

The only other thing is . . .

I will not bid if I recognize the winning bidder(s) initials and addy

AND

I will not bid if the addy is an APO.

jig+pig
Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:14:02 AM

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I will not bid if the addy is an APO.

jespear wrote:

very cool!

hombre
Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:16:28 AM
similer to jespear

I won't bid if I know the current winning bidder from the forums and I won't bid if being won by an APO.

Other then that its all fair game.

Whistlebritches
Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:38:52 AM

I will not bid if the addy is an APO.

jespear wrote:

I won't bid if I know the current winning bidder from the forums and I won't bid if being won by an APO.

hombre wrote:

Oh but FPO's it's ok.................NAVY/MARINE CORP OUTRAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron

bassman45
Sunday, February 20, 2011 10:41:44 AM
One thing I refuse to do is snipe somebody,I leave that to the a-holes!
elk hunter
Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:01:25 PM
Two things here.... First off, you implied that somebody from the company drives up the prices on some of the auctions..... Simply not true, there are enough morons around the bidding side of this site to bid more than MSRP, so the company doesn't have to be fraudulent...

Second, If I referred to this hobby as a habit, I would quit.... The minute a hobby turns into work or need it is no longer enjoyable...

Like others said in previous posts, figure out what you want to pay, bid, and walk away.... You don't win? There will be another auction within a few days....

I also agree with bidding against someone I recognize, or Military....

ZRX1200
Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:42:51 PM
^ smart man! Totally agree.

hombre
Sunday, February 20, 2011 12:48:21 PM

Two things here.... First off, you implied that somebody from the company drives up the prices on some of the auctions..... Simply not true, there are enough morons around the bidding side of this site to bid more than MSRP, so the company doesn't have to be fraudulent...

Second, If I referred to this hobby as a habit, I would quit.... The minute a hobby turns into work or need it is no longer enjoyable...

Like others said in previous posts, figure out what you want to pay, bid, and walk away.... You don't win? There will be another auction within a few days....

I also agree with bidding against someone I recognize, or Military....

elk hunter wrote:

+1 oh and yes of course including FPO

8trackdisco
Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:04:39 PM
I look for things Hockeydad is bidding on, call VISA to raise my limit, and then bid like there is no tomorrow.

I got a box of 5 Vegas Reds for $142.

SUCK ON THAT HD!

donutboy2000
Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:16:16 PM

Short Tatuaje Miami Especiales !

jespear
Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:23:05 PM

Oh but FPO's it's ok.................NAVY/MARINE CORP OUTRAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ron

Whistlebritches wrote:

Ron,

Okay, my bad.

APO, FPO, or ANY military addy.

Better ?

SoCoUSMC
Sunday, February 20, 2011 1:57:28 PM

Two things here.... First off, you implied that somebody from the company drives up the prices on some of the auctions..... Simply not true, there are enough morons around the bidding side of this site to bid more than MSRP, so the company doesn't have to be fraudulent...

Second, If I referred to this hobby as a habit, I would quit.... The minute a hobby turns into work or need it is no longer enjoyable...

Like others said in previous posts, figure out what you want to pay, bid, and walk away.... You don't win? There will be another auction within a few days....

I also agree with bidding against someone I recognize, or Military....

elk hunter wrote:

That's it, I'm bidding a $1 on everything from here on. Do not out bid RS from APO!! =d>