Post #56588 by emspace on Thu, Oct 23, 2003 2:16 PM

On 2003-10-23 10:35, TheMuggler wrote:

On 2003-10-23 10:29, emspace wrote:
I am curious: why is sniping using automated sniping software okay, but asking a seller to end early "lazy-ass"? I got steamed once in a thread here about sniping, but had loads of people step up to defend it, and changed my mind. Surely asking to end early is not THAT much different? Once again, it's all about how much you want the item...

Sniping is getting a legal bid in the auction at the last minute. Sniping doesn't undercut anyone, since everyone is aware of when the auction will end and has the opportunity to place their maximum bid. Offering a seller money to end the auction early undercuts everyone else, in a sense pulling the rug out from under everyone, and is a violation of auction rules. It doesn't give anyone else the opportunity to bid their highest amount.

'kay. I'm feelin' easy today, since I just got sacked. Is that a paradox?

em.