Cbid's design is outdated

[discdog]

Has anyone noticed that with larger lots and higher priced items there seems to be one or two guys who always bids the items up? For instance, the same guy won the bid on cigar tower cabinets the last 4 times. (only one particular unit) It just seems odd that one person would need 4; 3000 count cabinets. Seems like he would just get a custom made unit.
The other guy with the lots, bids on the entire lot. Fine. But he takes the price from $9.00 to $21.00, and has done this on multiple occassions.

Are these guys "working" for c-bid, greedy or stupid? If they were wholesalers, they could get the items cheaper, so what is the reason for upping the bids?

[Boston_Dude05]

Yeah, certainly the visual appeal of this site is low. They should update it, but proly too busy making bank at the moment.

[Even Steven]

Originally Posted by jerseynewbie

Am I the only one who's a little disappointed when I log on and find that I actually won the crap that I bid on? The problem is, I only expect to win about 50% of the bids, and I bid on several to save on shipping. Then if they all pull through, I'm screwed. Now I see why they call it the devil site.

I'm like that too, execpt I become a little paranoid instead of dissapointed. I plan to win only one product but I'll end up winning 2 or 3 and I'm like "oh shit" in a *uh oh I'm in trouble* kinda way.

[DParsons]

I have noticed the folks that bid up on the cabinet. Is it just me or does there shipping seem really really fast? I love it but I got my package yesterday not expecting it for 2 or 3 more days. Good thing though to have that fast of shipping, because the weather all of a sudden dropped from 80's to 30's today.

Daniel

[Boston_Dude05]

Yep shipping is very efficient. Overall the site has great service.

[hornitosmonster]

Are these guys "working" for c-bid, greedy or stupid? If they were wholesalers, they could get the items cheaper, so what is the reason for upping the bids?

It is possible they (C.I./C Bid) use shill bidders to up the auction price or bid high enough as to not sell the item at all.

It could also be mom and pop stores that do not have the contacts or resources to get such items.

[kenstogie]

Originally Posted by john51277

you should be able to log in once and access anything except placing a bid. Just like Ebay.

[mrbl8k]

Originally Posted by Even Steven

They're too busy packing up all the crap that we don't really intend to buy but we bid on anyway LOL.

I haven't seen you post in a while, welcome back!

So True!

[kenstogie]

Originally Posted by hornitosmonster

It is possible they (C.I./C Bid) use shill bidders to up the auction price or bid high enough as to not sell the item at all.

It could also be mom and pop stores that do not have the contacts or resources to get such items.

Of course it's possible but I just don't think so. Call it a gut feeling or what ever.