On what auction sites can Snippy's place bids?
To date, Snippy's works with three major auction sites: Delcampe, eBay and Yahoo! auctions Singapore. A lot of other sites are scheduled for the future. Here is an extensive list of the currently available auction sites:
- eBay Australia, eBay Austria, eBay Belgium FR, eBay Belgium NL, eBay Canada, eBay Canada FR, eBay France, eBay Germany, eBay Hong Kong, eBay Ireland, eBay India, eBay Italy, eBay Malaysia, eBay Netherlands, eBay Phillipines, eBay Poland, eBay Singapore, eBay Spain, eBay Switzerland, eBay UK, eBay Motors, eBay USA
- Delcampe International, Delcampe Canada, Delcampe Germany, Delcampe Austria, Delcampe Belgium, Delcampe Spain, Delcampe USA, Delcampe France, Delcampe Italy, Delcampe Netherlands, Delcampe UK, Delcampe Switzerland
- Yahoo! Auctions Singapore
- Yez
What makes Snippy's better than the other alternatives on the internet?
Our sniper does not only work on eBay. It also allows you to bid on Delcampe and Yahoo! auctions Singapore, as well as on many other auction sites in a close future.
How much does Snippy's cost?
You have to pay Snippy's with so called Snippies, with no subscription rate. Every time you win an auction for which you set up a mission, you pay 1 Snippy every €10 of the object final price. For instance, you pay one Snippy if the object final price is lower than €10. For a final price between €40,01 and €50, you would pay 5 Snippies. Today, you can buy 50 Snippies for €5, which puts Snippy's fees at roughly 1% of the object final value. Remember that you are charged only if you win the sale!
What are the payment methods?
You can buy Snippies with the following:
Note that you do not have to have an account with one of these sites - they also allow you to pay by credit card for instance.
Why does Snippy's need my nickname and password?
When Snippy's places a bid, it does it on your behalf. The bid is placed with your account number and password, just like if you placed the bid yourself. The nickname and password have to match. Your bid will be rejected otherwise.
Why would I not use an automatic bidding software on my computer?
- Most computers have a slower and less reliable internet connection
- You would have to remember to let your computer on whenever a sale ends
- You could turn your computer off by mistake, or it could crash while you are away
- Your internet connection could be slowed down if you use another software or if you download a file in the background
- With our service, you can monitor your bids from any computer hooked to the internet
Should I let my computer on to allow Snippy's to place a bid?
No, you do not have to. This is one of the key reasons why you should choose Snippy's.
What does Snippy's do with my personal information?
Snippy's undertakes not to share any personal data you may provide. They are used for the sole purpose of placing bids on your behalf. If you subscribed to the newsletter, you will also receive a few of them a year. Feel free to check out our Privacy Policy.
I have several accounts on the same auction site. Can I use them all with Snippy's?
Sure. Simply register all your bidding accounts and Snippy's will ask you which one to use when you submit a new mission.
What are the Snippies?
This is the currency that you can buy and use on the site to pay the fees for the services offered by Snippy's.
What is the buffer time?
The buffer is the number of seconds before the sale end at which Snippy's should issue the bid. A good buffer should be anywhere between 4 and 8 seconds.
- If it is too long, you expose yourself to being outbid before the end of the sale
- If it is too short, you take the risk to miss the sale end (congested internet network, lagging auction site, etc...)
Can I use Snippy's and also bid directly on the auction site?
Yes you can. It is the same as if you used the auction site to place two bids.
Can I delete or cancel a bid order?
Yes, up to 5 minutes before the actual snipe. After that time, Snippy's does not guarantee that your bid will actually be cancelled.
Can I edit a bid order?
You can edit a bid order up to 5 minutes before its scheduled time. Afer that time, Snippy's does not guarantee that your changes will actually be taken into account.
What are reserved Snippies?
Reserved Snippies are the Snippies you would have to pay if you won all your bids for a price as high as the limit you set. You cannot use those until the sale ends and the bid outcome is known.
What internet browsers can be used to visit Snippy's site?
Snippy's site is valid XHTML 1.1. This means that any browser that conforms to these standards can be used. The site has been tested on Internet Explorer (5.5, 6 & 7), Firefox (1, 1.5 & 2), Opera 9 and Konqueror 3.5.
Why are you using such a small font size?
The font size used by this site depends on your browser settings. This setting can generally be found under the View > Text size menu.
Does it really work?
It does work. Do not just take our word for it though. After you register your account for free, you will be given 5 free Snippies, which allow you to set up up to five free missions.