Sniping Does Not Require Justification!

On 2/21/2011 7:58 AM, Liam Proven wrote: Hmm, I am a seller, and I don't feel that moved by it. As I see it: * I *chose* to offer my product there. I did my research, I know how the system works. I thus agree to be bound by the "in play" rules when I list my item. * What works against me as a seller works for me as a buyer. Since I use the system both ways, I find the balance equitable. Of course, if you only sell, then this is not true. It seems to me this discussion boils down to: <insert online solution name> claims it is a <insert service type>, but it allows <specified behavior> which is not allowed in a real <insert service type>. Thus, <specified behavior> should be disallowed, as it ruins the <insert service type> experience! In this case, I think you'd have more luck starting a movement to have eBay quit referring to itself as an auction site. In fact, I am not absolutely sure if they actually do continue to refer to themselves that way, but if they do, they'd probably be willing to quit, since they now offer many more sales options. Snipe away, I say! Jim