Computer generated bid increases bidders' chance of securing the items they want on eBay
(06/03/2008)

Being outbid is always a risk on eBay, especially with cult-status, bang-on-trend and hard to find items. And no matter how much a would-be buyer covets that little black dress or those killer heels, even the most committed bargain hunter can't be at their computer 24/7, meaning those infuriating 'outbid' notifications soon start adding up.

With spring's must have buys selling out fast in stores, canny sellers are getting in quick and already listing the season's most coveted ranges on eBay – and with certain brands of shoes, bags and sunglasses reaching cult status through celebrity endorsement and magazine exposure, demand is high, and outbidding is rife.

Lastsnipe.com hugely increases a bidders' chance of securing the items they want – and at the price they want to pay. Thanks to the latest technology from Lastsnipe.com, dedicated followers of fashion can take steps to ensure it's their bid that seals the deal on those must-have fashion finds (or anything else for that matter) and that it's only winning notifications that land in their inbox.

Lastsnipe.com is a 'sniping' service – a computer generated bid placed via the buyer's own eBay account so close to the end of the auction that it is virtually impossible for a another person to put in a higher amount in the remaining seconds – thus clinching the deal and winning the item. And if a buyer's maximum bid is surpassed, Lastsnipe's email and text alerts will let them know straight away, giving them the chance to increase their maximum limit, or bow out of the auction. And unlike bidding directly on eBay, the Lastsnipe service allows its customers to edit and cancel their bids if they change their mind before the end of the listing.

Lastsnipe.com can also save eBay users money. “Sniping stops buyers getting involved in emotional bidding wars,” says Jamie Lupton of Lastsnipe.com, warning that prices are sometimes artificially inflated by tit-for-tat bidding in the days leading up to an auction's end.

“Current statistics show that sniping can save users 20-30% on the maximum price they are prepared to pay on an item. What's more, at Lastsnipe.com, the service is completely risk free – you only pay if you win the item.”

Lastsnipe.com offers flat rates for its service, at 20 to 50 pence per snipe, unlike most sniping sites who charge a percentage of the final sale. The charge only applies if the auction is won. And with all snipes sold as a bundle, a winning bid could cost as little as 20 pence to secure.

Lastsnipe.com's secure 128bit encrypted pages and security certificate ensure that all financial and personal information is safe and secure, and customer details are never passed on to third parties.