As the holidays approach, it seems to be more and more difficult to find those last minute items on Ebay. Especially in November, when everyone and their uncle seems to want the very thing you’re watching and will start ordering a war to capture it.
All too often, even though there are six of the same item and as soon as you order, you are suddenly shocked by the prices of others who are raising the price to a ridiculously high price, that is $0.00 cheaper in the store and you. I do not pay shipping.
Buying on Ebay during the holiday gift shopping season you can expect to pay more from the end of October through Christmas than just starting in September.
While I found this article I got what I paid $3.00 in September the same now about $5.00 in peak hours off In September $5.00 would have been the maximum bid at peak times, but now peak hour bids can bring that 5 to 6 times higher. So how do you navigate through the frenzy of orders found so often in this month leading up to Christmas?
Everyone knows the art of slam-dunking your bid in the last 45 seconds of an auction. For those who don’t, this means that you wait until the auction is a minute away and squat with the higher bid. Unfortunately in November it becomes increasingly difficult to do so during peak hours, and it will cost you.
In November, he continues to note that the peak hour on Ebay normally extends an hour in both directions. Ebay Sellers know this and count on it to increase the order on their products. The majority of Ebay Sellers will consider their auction closing times in the months of November and December especially as the season approaches. He ordered wars.
The majority of Ebay Sellers selling these have reasons to know that you are thinking why it is even bothering. But you can use these sales techniques to your advantage, even during the peak of the holiday season, by planning your bidding strategy.
Search auctions that end early Friday morning before people can arrive. at work The weeks especially in November are going to peak when most people go home can sit in front of the computer, much more difficult to lie down at the last moment.
Auction times that end before 5 to 6 AM, Eastern Coast Time, are less likely to have a page refresh sitting around, especially early on Monday morning when most people are too busy getting ready for work. . Or, if you’re a nocturnal, look for auctions at the end between 11 PM to 12:00 AM, there are also good choices as most people are already in bed.
Traditionally, Ebay’s peak times go up and down, but they are usually higher in the afternoons during the work week, until about 10 PM. Times are very heavy until midnight. During the holiday gift buying season, plan on expanding these windows somewhat, but there is still plenty to do on Ebay during the holiday gift buying season if you think ahead.
