endlessly outbid Polk eBay Store

xandra
xandra Posts: 291
edited March 2011 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Was tempted to title this: "which one of you _____ s (fill in the blank)" is bidding against me" but thought better...

anyway, between typing in a bid and submitting - someone is consitently outbidding...

Should I assume the rest of the world is using automated bidding software?
(in which case I give)

Oh well so much for RTi6's for my BR...

behind the times, xandra
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited July 2008
    I am positive, experienced 'snipers' are using automated software.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited July 2008
    Not sure how you're going to take this, but the way I see it is that someone is willing to pay more than you are, regardless of the method they are using. ;)
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  • esrivkin
    esrivkin Posts: 9
    edited July 2008
    XANDRA,
    Send me an email and I will turn you on to the best sniper software!!!
    What I got so far:

    Mits 73833 DLP.............TV
    Monster Power HTS 5100 MkII Power Thingy

    RTi 12's........................Front (Black)
    CSi5............................Center (Black)
    RTi6............................Surround (Black)
    FXi5............................Rear Surround (Black)
    PSW 505..................... Sub (Black)

    Undecided on receiver at present, leaning toward Denon 3808ci or Onkyo 875

    As you can tell this is a work in progress, thankfully it is progressing FAST!!!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2008
    And how is this a hookup/wiring question?
    Jake
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited July 2008
    xandra wrote: »
    anyway, between typing in a bid and submitting - someone is consitently outbidding...

    Should I assume the rest of the world is using automated bidding software?
    (in which case I give)

    It sounds like you are describing proxy bidding...which is kinda a foundation of how ebay works. If this is the case then yes give up, as your willingness to pay is lower than average.
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  • xandra
    xandra Posts: 291
    edited July 2008
    And how is this a hookup/wiring question?

    sorry was flumoxed, where if anywhere on this board to post, went back to Edit Title (leading with 'Off Topic', but only message itself was editable)
    Apologies, xandra
    LR Setup:
    Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
    Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
    Parasound 2250 Amp
    Sony 26" KDL series Bravia LCD
    Panny DMR-EH75 Recorder
    Panny DVD-F87 (5 disk DVD player)
    NAD T585 (DVD/SACD)
    Yamaha DVD-C961 (5 disk SACD/DVD)
    SciAnt Explorer 8500HD Cable Box
    Orig & 5Gen iPods, , Wii
    Plans/Fantasies:
    • 400 disk player that handles ALL formats, sounds as good as NAD with Panasonic interface & compatability.
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  • xandra
    xandra Posts: 291
    edited July 2008
    Finally - caught on (embarassed to say didn't realize could place max bid, without guaranteed payment of that amount)

    Anyway: GOOD NEWS: I won 'em. (had bid $12 over nearest offer).
    Soon to come: MUSIC in BR...almost heaven.
    LR Setup:
    Polk RTi10's, RTi6's, CSiA6 (5 ch setup)
    Onkyo 705 & Denon 3808ci Receiver, Onk 875
    Parasound 2250 Amp
    Sony 26" KDL series Bravia LCD
    Panny DMR-EH75 Recorder
    Panny DVD-F87 (5 disk DVD player)
    NAD T585 (DVD/SACD)
    Yamaha DVD-C961 (5 disk SACD/DVD)
    SciAnt Explorer 8500HD Cable Box
    Orig & 5Gen iPods, , Wii
    Plans/Fantasies:
    • 400 disk player that handles ALL formats, sounds as good as NAD with Panasonic interface & compatability.
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  • PolkClyde
    PolkClyde Posts: 662
    edited July 2008
    something I think the sellers are bidding to get the price up. I know it doesn't make sense but I think it is the truth.
    PolkAudioClyde
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,858
    edited July 2008
    PolkClyde wrote: »
    something I think the sellers are bidding to get the price up. I know it doesn't make sense but I think it is the truth.

    BINGO...second accounts..friends...third accounts....etc.....its why I never get into a bidding war when the other bidder has a very low number if any feedback....very hard to if not impossible to police against that
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  • zx_toth
    zx_toth Posts: 417
    edited July 2008
    I believe Matt Polk has better things to do than get his family and friends to create accounts to bump up the price of his refurbed speakers on the his Ebay Polk Store :D
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  • Randyme
    Randyme Posts: 2
    edited March 2011
    I doubt if it`s MarkPolk himself dealing with refurbed speakers, please! I got BURNED from these clowns and I am pissed! Got sent broken speakers! Clearly shipped tome that way because the boxes had NO DENTS where the damage was! They sent me s@#t that was returned to them. POLKDIRECT is run by one big loser!!!! I should write to Mark Polk...
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited March 2011
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Not sure how you're going to take this, but the way I see it is that someone is willing to pay more than you are, regardless of the method they are using. ;)
    Randyme wrote: »
    I doubt if it`s MarkPolk himself dealing with refurbed speakers, please! I got BURNED from these clowns and I am pissed! Got sent broken speakers! Clearly shipped tome that way because the boxes had NO DENTS where the damage was! They sent me s@#t that was returned to them. POLKDIRECT is run by one big loser!!!! I should write to Mark Polk...
    Wish you knew what you were talking about. If you search on the subject here you will find tons of people happy with their purchase. Polk Direct is backed by typical outstanding customer service and if by pure bad luck someone's getting damaged or defective products, Polk CSR will promptly handle the matter to ensure customer satisfaction. Are you sure you have been dealing with Polk direct? Many other ebay offers for Polk refurbed...
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  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited March 2011
    If you want some RTi6s, why don't you buy my RTi A3s instead? :biggrin:
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited March 2011
    Wonder why the question hasn't been asked.....'who is Mark Polk?' :tongue:

    Anyway, anything can happen during shipping. If this person really did get 'effed up speakers', he/she should contact CS. I call BS on this.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited March 2011
    Deleted.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited March 2011
    xandra wrote: »
    Was tempted to title this: "which one of you _____ s (fill in the blank)" is bidding against me" but thought better...

    anyway, between typing in a bid and submitting - someone is consitently outbidding...

    Should I assume the rest of the world is using automated bidding software?
    (in which case I give)

    Oh well so much for RTi6's for my BR...

    behind the times, xandra

    Auctions are not designed to bring bargains to buyers. They are designed to squeeze the last possible dollar out of the buyer. If you are not willing to pay MORE then the absolute HIGHEST price another buyer is willing to pay, you lose.

    I'm unclear on what part you don't understand about how an auction works. If you really want to win an auction, you need to bid more than what you feel any other interested party on the planet is going to bid.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited March 2011
    Why is this tread back after 2 1/2 years? Shoulda died the first time...:rolleyes:
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2011
    Who the hell is Mark Polk? Randyme, contact me offline, I'll see if I can help rgates@polkaudio.com . A lot of product moves through eBay, nothing gets shipped out damaged, look at the feedback, take a breath, and calm down. If there is an issue, we will get it resolved.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2011
    Randyme wrote: »
    I doubt if it`s MarkPolk himself dealing with refurbed speakers, please! I got BURNED from these clowns and I am pissed! Got sent broken speakers! Clearly shipped tome that way because the boxes had NO DENTS where the damage was! They sent me **** that was returned to them. POLKDIRECT is run by one big loser!!!! I should write to Mark Polk...

    Sorry for your mishap. Polk is one of the best stand up companies out there. I am sure it will be dealt with properly.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2011
    Thanks ben, but we've got it under control.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2011
    I know you guys do:smile:
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
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  • leftwinger57
    leftwinger57 Posts: 2,917
    edited March 2011
    I know it was mentioned before . It's called proxy bidding allowed yes ,fair no but one has to learn the ways of an auction.I to have been beat for a product in a micro second and thought it was someone I knew. It never is.

    Isn't the mans' name Mathew Polk?
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited March 2011
    Isn't the mans' name Mathew Polk?
    Of course :wink:
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,717
    edited March 2011
    Isn't the mans' name Mathew Polk?

    No, it is Matthew Polk.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited March 2011
    No, it's Matthew Steele Polk.
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  • MLZ
    MLZ Posts: 214
    edited March 2011
    I use eSnipe.com, put my max bid in and walk away as it places the bid in the last few seconds for a 1% fee.
    I need to use this to keep my ego out of the bidding which caused me to bid more than I wished to.
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  • Theheadsn
    Theheadsn Posts: 413
    edited March 2011
    Ok Idk if this is any help, but if your buying anything from the polk ebay store, just call them up, they should even give u a better deal then what the ebay price is. I FINALLY won an auction on ebay for a pair of tsi500's and decided to call them up to pay for it instead of using paypal. I was actually able to get them to drop the price 20 bucks more then what I wont the auction for.

    Great customer service from polk
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  • virtualdean
    virtualdean Posts: 286
    edited March 2011
    MLZ wrote: »
    I use eSnipe.com, put my max bid in and walk away as it places the bid in the last few seconds for a 1% fee.
    I need to use this to keep my ego out of the bidding which caused me to bid more than I wished to.

    Ohhh..I didn't know that.
    snipe...I will check them out.

    Thank you..
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