My new Garfield topper is alive!

[knagl]

I'm bidding on the Green Stamps topper, for what it's worth. 

  I was thinking of bidding on that one and am watching it but will back off and not bid on it.   I am bidding on a couple other ones anyway.   I hope you win it.

Sweet, thanks.  So far no bids -- I'll have to see if my scheduled bid holds up.     I love the game and always check them out when I'm in Vegas.

[tacman]

Kev, hope you get it. Did you notice the plexi in front looks curved for a RT?

 Dan (tacman)

[a69mopar]

I like the green stamps topper also.  I bet it looks great lit up.  Can't believe no one bid yet.

W

[knagl]

Kev, hope you get it. Did you notice the plexi in front looks curved for a RT?

Yeah -- it's more than likely going to go on the wall of my game room rather than on a machine (unless more machines start magically appearing!).  Thanks for the heads-up, though.

I like the green stamps topper also.  I bet it looks great lit up.  Can't believe no one bid yet.

I've got a snipe bid set up for it -- I'm hoping it stays right where it is.   

[a69mopar]

What do you use to put a snipe bid in?

Thanks,
Wayne

[jay]

I use Bidnapper.....

[Buzz]

I use my  right index finger and a stop watch!!  

[a69mopar]

I usually just bid what I'm willing to pay, and let "The Force" decide wether or not I'll own it.  Yes that's a Star Wars (not Star Trek Bunker) idea.  I will look into Jay's method though, thanks Jay. Anyone using different software?

Thanks,
Wayne

[StatFreak]

I use Bidnapper when needed and it works very well. I've gotten good at bidding manually within the last 10 seconds of an auction, so I don't use it as often as I used to, but I still rely on it for important auctions where there is heavy competition (like the Star Trek items that itsawraphollywood.com sold), and when I might not be online at the conclusion of the auction. I usually set it to bid 2 or 3 seconds before the end of the auction.

They offer two purchase models. You can buy a block of time with unlimited bids, or buy a block of bids with unlimited time. I use the latter since I don't use the service that often.

An advantage of bidding this way is that you can decide the true maximum that you're willing to pay well in advance, with a cool head. You can also cancel your bid as long as there are six minutes or more left since you haven't actually bid anything on fleapay.

In addition, since you haven't bid, you won't be telegraphing your intentions to other bidders, and by bidding at the last second, you deprive newbies or other non-savvy bidders from driving the price up trying to figure out what you bid or trying to top it.

Yet another advantage is that you can set up contingency bids. For example, there might be three of the same item up for sale and you might want to have a chance at all three without the risk of winning more than one.

[sommer]

This is very cool toppers!! - Just want to say spacial thanks to buzz!! and ashyron/ron for a  spacial delivery!!!!!! 

[MrBellMan]

Yes they are cool and look great in the game room!   

Rob

[ashyron]

But Som, the lights aren't twinkling/chasing yet.      I know, give you time and you'll have it all figured out, right?? 

[knagl]

What do you use to put a snipe bid in?

I've been using eSnipe forever.  From what Stat posted about Bidnapper, it sounds to be pretty much the same deal.  Their fees are very low, and you only pay them if you win your auction.

[StatFreak]

What do you use to put a snipe bid in?

I've been using eSnipe forever.  From what Stat posted about Bidnapper, it sounds to be pretty much the same deal.  Their fees are very low, and you only pay them if you win your auction.

Knagl, that's a good point that I had forgotten to mention. Bidnapper also deducts only winning bids from one's bid balance, and it only applies to those who purchase blocks of bids, not those who purchase blocks of time.


<ADD> The main difference that I see between the two is that esnipe charges one percent of the winning bid, with minimums and maximums ranging from $0.25 - $10.00 per snipe. Bidnapper's cost per snipe is fixed and currently ranges from 36.99 for 25 snipes ($1.48 each) to $19.99 for 10 ($2.00 each).

Bidnapper also offers time blocks. The best value is an account that automatically renews annually for $49.99 per year. The cost per snipe depends on how often you use the account since there is no limit to the number that can be used in the 12 month period. They sell time blocks as short as one month.

Based on this information, esnipe would make sense for people bidding infrequently on items averaging less that $150. For those using the snipes for more expensive items averaging over $150 or those who snipe frequently, Bidnapper would be the better choice.

Of course, one could always buy a block of bids on Bidnapper and sign up on esnipe, and then use esnipe for the cheap items and Bidnapper for the expensive ones.

[Neonkiss]

I have used MaxBid Timer II with good results.
They have a free version where you can use it as long as you like.
The only restriction is you can only snipe one bid at a time.
with the full version you can snipe multiple auctions.

http://www.max-bid-timer.co.uk/

[knagl]

Based on this information, esnipe would make sense for people bidding infrequently on items averaging less that $150.

That's my profile.  For the rare big-ticket item that I bid on, I ususally just set a reminder on my phone to alert me an hour before the auction ends, and then I bid manually near the end.  For the most part, though, I buy trinkets (and toppers!) on eBay -- nothing for hundreds of dollars.

[MrBellMan]

Looks like the Las Vegas topper on  went for over $300... 

I guess I didn't want it that bad after all...   

Rob

[a69mopar]

I liked the LV topper also.  I'm not surprised it went high.

I'll look at the sniper programs.

Thanks,
Wayne

[MrBellMan]

Ebay needs more IGT topper inserts!!!

Anyone have a Super Spin Sizzling 7 or a regular Sizzling 7 topper for sale or trade? Please? 

Rob

[a69mopar]

Sizzling 7, now you're talking my language.  That has always been my "lucky " machine, I even bought the one I used to play at the casino near me.  I still have it.  I also have a couple super spins, but they will be sellers.

Thanks,
Wayne

[Buzz]

 Wayne  If you bought the same one you used to play at the Casino. did you ever think you probably paid for it 3 or 4 times

[a69mopar]

I figured that I had better buy it or it would keep costing me more and more.  I actually won several times on it, it was popular so I didn't always get to play it when I was there.  Hey, did you see the slants I posted?  I have them in another "showroom", not my basement.  I'm sure they are heavier than the S-Plus slants.

Thanks,
Wayne

[Buzz]

I was just looking at your pictures real good looking machines !! was all so thinking about you taking them down some stairs.  glad you don't have to anymore.

[a69mopar]

I'll still take the Uprights downstairs.  I think I'll put the other slants on hold while I shop a Pinball.

Thanks,
Wayne

[MrBellMan]

I too prefer the uprights, I'm still fond of the slant top games too and those look really sweet!

I wish I had more room! 

Rob