eBay timing

Wryel · 10-03-2009, 00:06

When would you say the best time is to end an auction? I was thinking Sunday evening, possibly the last of the month as people have more cash then. I'm selling my old SPV M700 to recoup some of the cash I forked out for the preciousssssss.

Greenlizard0 · 10-03-2009, 00:34

I think there's a thread around here somewhere that you can use as a general consensus, but my own opinion is that Sunday evening's the best for "rarer" items.

For more commen items a Monday or Tuesday evening.

Peige · 10-03-2009, 09:21

I'd also go with Monday or tuesday evening, about 9pm.. most people are in then so are able to get caught up in bidding fever

Stan_Lite · 10-03-2009, 09:42

I'd be inclined to go for the first weekend of the month - most people who get paid monthly get their money at the end of the month. I think weekends are best as people have more time to follow the auction then. On a weekday, by the time one finishes work, eats, gets kids ready for bed, does housework, the last thing I would want to do would be faff about on ebay.
I'd go for Sunday evening. I can imagine thinking "What shall I do, watch Songs of Praise or bid on Wryel's knocked off mobile on ebay?"

These are opinions based on how I think and may be at complete odds with how the rest of civilisation thinks.

Fayshun · 10-03-2009, 09:44

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

These are opinions based on how I think and may be at complete odds with how the rest of civilisation thinks.

03:27 on a thursday it is then

Stan_Lite · 10-03-2009, 09:46

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Originally Posted by Fayshun

03:27 on a thursday it is then

Wryel · 10-03-2009, 18:08

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

"What shall I do, watch Songs of Praise or bid on Wryel's knocked off mobile on ebay?"

Its perfectly legit!

loki · 10-03-2009, 18:24

A few years ago I used to sell a fair bit on eBay and did some research into selling. At the time, Friday afternoon was considered to be the best time. People had the weekend feelgood factor so were more likely to bid higher. That added to the Friday pay day syndrome should lead to more impulse buys. Whether there is any truth in this, who knows

Glaucus · 10-03-2009, 18:36

Early sunday evening would say 7ish, after last Friday of the month.
Or do what I do, buy now with best offer. I think this is by far the best way. If people want it fast they can, rather than waiting.

Greenlizard0 · 11-03-2009, 14:39

Bah, payday, I always forget about that...

10-03-2009, 00:06	#1
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	eBay timing When would you say the best time is to end an auction? I was thinking Sunday evening, possibly the last of the month as people have more cash then. I'm selling my old SPV M700 to recoup some of the cash I forked out for the preciousssssss.

10-03-2009, 00:34	#2
Greenlizard0 Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 717	I think there's a thread around here somewhere that you can use as a general consensus, but my own opinion is that Sunday evening's the best for "rarer" items. For more commen items a Monday or Tuesday evening. __________________

10-03-2009, 09:42	#4
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I'd be inclined to go for the first weekend of the month - most people who get paid monthly get their money at the end of the month. I think weekends are best as people have more time to follow the auction then. On a weekday, by the time one finishes work, eats, gets kids ready for bed, does housework, the last thing I would want to do would be faff about on ebay. I'd go for Sunday evening. I can imagine thinking "What shall I do, watch Songs of Praise or bid on Wryel's knocked off mobile on ebay?" These are opinions based on how I think and may be at complete odds with how the rest of civilisation thinks. __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I... Last edited by Stan_Lite; 10-03-2009 at 09:46.

10-03-2009, 18:24	#8
loki Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 871	A few years ago I used to sell a fair bit on eBay and did some research into selling. At the time, Friday afternoon was considered to be the best time. People had the weekend feelgood factor so were more likely to bid higher. That added to the Friday pay day syndrome should lead to more impulse buys. Whether there is any truth in this, who knows __________________ PC & Console LAN 9th-11th July

10-03-2009, 18:36	#9
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Early sunday evening would say 7ish, after last Friday of the month. Or do what I do, buy now with best offer. I think this is by far the best way. If people want it fast they can, rather than waiting. __________________

10-03-2009, 09:21	#3
Peige Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 45	I'd also go with Monday or tuesday evening, about 9pm.. most people are in then so are able to get caught up in bidding fever

11-03-2009, 14:39	#10
Greenlizard0 Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 717	Bah, payday, I always forget about that... __________________