Rocky49
Monday, January 30, 2012 1:05:08 PM
A question for those more knowledgeable about CigarBid than me. Has there been a change to how autobids are indicated during auctions?

When an auction has an autobid, the autobid icon is displayed next to the bidder id. As I recall, that's the way it was right up to the limit on the autobid. Now I am noticing that when the limits on my autobids are reached, the autobid icons are no longer displayed.

This behavior tells other bidders that the next higher bid will be accepted. With the prior behavior, even though one's autobid limit had been reached, other bidder's didn't know that and couldn't be confident that the next incremental bid would be accepted.

Has the autobid behavior changed? Have others noticed this or is is just me (go ahead and let loose)?

Rocky

bassman45
Monday, January 30, 2012 1:42:06 PM
Yes,I noticed that too!
Pheloniousmunk
Monday, January 30, 2012 5:40:00 PM
I noticed that maybe a week and a half ago, I'd say you're on to something.
dpnewell
Monday, January 30, 2012 7:25:08 PM
Noticed it too. I think C-bid figures this move will encourage more last minute sniping, resulting in lots closing a little higher, hence increasing profits. Good for them, sucks for us (unless you're one of those low life last minute snipers). [ram27bat]
WillyV
Monday, January 30, 2012 8:06:14 PM
Funny how that "enhancement" was never communicated.
Rocky49
Monday, January 30, 2012 8:20:22 PM
I was wondering whether it was an intended change or the unintended consequence of some other change.
WillyV
Monday, January 30, 2012 8:37:46 PM
Ok, before we blame CBID for trying to make an extra buck, it's possible that it's simply a defect. God knows I see enough post implementation defects due to bad test scripts and planning ( sorry if this turned into a rant about my own job). What say u CBID?
GrayBeard2
Monday, January 30, 2012 10:11:33 PM
Think there might be glitches? Rocky opened this thread and posted a reply and his history still shows now posts.

Regardless, I checked bidding rules and there are no changes regarding Auto Bid. If in fact they have changed procedures it's their show, but it certainly isn't ethical in my book. Frankly, if they want to generate more $ they should think about increasing opening bid and or or bid increments.

DBIII
Monday, January 30, 2012 11:27:42 PM
Noticed it too and think it SUCKS if it's intentional. I lost a tower and a bunch of smokes because of this last week. KCUF!
WillyV
Monday, January 30, 2012 11:49:45 PM
Come to think of it, been seeing glitches all week, especially with the link for auctions expiring today.
Too-Tall
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 12:07:49 AM
So now people can run up your bid till the icon disappears, wounderfull 🤦
Rocky49
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:53:20 AM
For the record, I believe it's an unintentional consequence of some other change. I've contacted C-bid about this and pointed them to one auction that I'm currently bidding on as an example. I'm going to point to this discussion to show that it's not just something I'm observing. Hopefully, they will resolve it. I'll post what I learn.
bassman45
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 5:15:43 AM
Wow,not one response from C-bid staff!
stogiemonger
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 7:04:32 AM
I find it extremely hard to believe that this is an unintentional glitch. I'm sure someone will come along and explain it all away soon.I think if changes like this are made, they at least owe it to their customers to notify them of the change. The snipers will love this change. Me, I think it cost me some bids already.

jessicas@cigarbid
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 8:46:12 AM

Wow,not one response from C-bid staff!

bassman45 wrote:

I am working with Rocky49 regarding this issue. Please understand that Customer Service closes at 5 PM EST, so when I received his response with the lot information, I was gone for the day.

I can assure you that we are looking into this issue and will pass along anything that is found out. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

wheelrite
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 8:48:33 AM

I am working with Rocky49 regarding this issue. Please understand that Customer Service closes at 5 PM EST, so when I received his response with the lot information, I was gone for the day.

I can assure you that we are looking into this issue and will pass along anything that is found out. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

jessicas@cigarbid wrote:

fix the "One delivery Attempt" deal you have with UPS...

jessicas@cigarbid
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 9:16:11 AM

fix the "One delivery Attempt" deal you have with UPS...

wheelrite wrote:

Sorry, my hands are tied on that one!

wheelrite
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 9:31:20 AM

Sorry, my hands are tied on that one!

jessicas@cigarbid wrote:

find a pair of scissors ![whip]

Stinkdyr
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:36:56 AM
ALL YOUR $$ ARE BLONG TO US!!

Bid high, and bid often!

🇨🇮

Rocky49
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 10:37:21 AM
Thanks for the response, Jessica. A concern I have makes this an important matter IMO. An unscrupulous person with no intention of making a purchase can run an autobid up to its limit without fear. They would know that because the icon would disappear when the limit is reached. Thus the potential exists for all autobids to be pushed to their limits.
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