• eSnipe

Overview

eSnipe has a rating of 4.47 stars from 39 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. eSnipe ranks 20th among Auction sites.

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  • If you want something on ebay, all you have to do is bid the maximum amount you are willing to pay.
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Top Positive Review

“Incredible service”

G D.
7/28/22

I will do my first snipe with them tomorrow but have had an incredible experience with the customer support. I've been on the phone with Mike for 1 hour and 7 minutes while he answered all my questions, explained to me the inner workings of their servers, the latency (only 200ms +-) and redundancy they have in place. He also explained to me how ebay works and the auction system as well as their statistics when it comes to different buffer times and win percentages. Absolutely incredible.

Top Critical Review

“They don't give a sh*t”

S B.
8/14/20

They don't give a sh*t and when you want to finally cancel the crummy service, they offer a credit for unused points, but then refuse to follow-through. ESnipe started out with potential, but there are so many better sniping services out there now. I think eSnipe was sold a few times and is currently operated by one guy in his underpants in his mom's basement. Try Bidslammer. It's free and uses multiple servers.

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Thumbnail of user gd316
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 28th, 2022

I will do my first snipe with them tomorrow but have had an incredible experience with the customer support. I've been on the phone with Mike for 1 hour and 7 minutes while he answered all my questions, explained to me the inner workings of their servers, the latency (only 200ms +-) and redundancy they have in place. He also explained to me how ebay works and the auction system as well as their statistics when it comes to different buffer times and win percentages. Absolutely incredible.

Thumbnail of user winstonw44
W. W. – eSnipe Rep

Your 5-star review is a big boost to our team's morale! Thank you for choosing eSnipe, and we can't wait to help you win even more auctions in the future.

Thumbnail of user dd202
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 31st, 2017

The current issue of "there's a problem with your account" is all about eBay.com - I've been an eBay seller/buyer for 10+ years an now having repeated issues of not able to bid and I'm not even an esnipe user (alth. Have used them in past). Its so bad that I cancelled my ebay membership.

Thumbnail of user cpnich
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 1st, 2023

I've been using eSnipe for over a decade and have saved a TON of $$$. While they can't guarantee that my bid will be the highest, they can level the playing field by making sure that my "best and final" bid is judged equally with those of competitors. Otherwise, competitors would just nickel and dime up their own bids, in and effort to smoke out my "best and final." The only alternative is setting my watch, placing my bid manually, and hoping I don't have a conflict when the auction is ending. My time is worth a lot more than that!

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Their online sniping service for eBay.

Thumbnail of user kamisamaz
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 8th, 2023

ESnipe has been an absolute game-changer for my online bidding experiences on eBay. Before I delve into the details, it's worth noting that while I haven't tried other bidding programs available in the market, they might be equally good or even better. However, my experience with eSnipe has been so positive that I haven't felt the need to explore elsewhere.

Here's why I wholeheartedly recommend eSnipe:

1. **User-Friendly Interface**: The platform is intuitive and easy to navigate. Even for someone who isn't particularly tech-savvy, setting up bids is straightforward and hassle-free.

2. **Reliability**: I've come to trust eSnipe implicitly. It has always placed my bids accurately and on time, ensuring I don't miss out due to any technical glitches.

3. **Bid Timing**: eSnipe's precision in bid timing means I've often been successful in clinching deals at the last moment, without unnecessarily hiking up the price or getting involved in bidding wars.

4. **Cost-Effective**: The nominal fee eSnipe charges is a small price to pay considering the convenience it offers, and the potential savings from avoiding overbidding.

5. **Excellent Customer Support**: On the rare occasions I've reached out, their support team has been swift to respond, thoroughly professional, and very helpful.

In conclusion, while there might be other great tools out there, eSnipe has given me a seamless and efficient eBay bidding experience. It's eradicated the need for late-night bid placements and reduced the anxiety of potentially missing out on coveted items. If you're an avid eBay shopper, I'd certainly recommend giving eSnipe a try.

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Thumbnail of user jrr1
1 review
9 helpful votes
September 1st, 2011

Esnipe sounds like a good idea, for the website. Having observed esnipe, I fail to see why you need it. If you want something on ebay, all you have to do is bid the maximum amount you are willing to pay. If you don't know what that is, you shouldn't be bidding. Ebay only increases the amount you bid by one increment, say $1, more than the last bid. And it does it instantly. If the bids become more than your maximum, then you are outbid and the auction ends for you (costing you nothing). Esnipe does the same thing, except you have to pay not to bid. I have won close to 100 auctions this way, but it is much more fun to do your own sniping. And let's say you told it to bid 4 seconds before the end. That's still enough time for me to beat you, unless you bid more than my maximum. But hey, to each his own. I am not criticizing, just making an observation. Happy bidding, no matter how you do it.

Thumbnail of user fredricky6
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 25th, 2022

I have used eSnipe for years and have had only a small handful of problems. In the past I would set my bids for the last 2 seconds of the auction and occasionally would miss a bid, very seldom. You can set your bids and go on with your day or go to bed and wake up with an eSnipe win on your bid. Super convenient and you can do multiple bids at one time. Hard To Beat! I will continue to use this great service as it has worked like a champ for me.

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W. W. – eSnipe Rep

We're doing a happy dance over here! Thank you for your support and the glowing 5-star review. We'll keep working hard to exceed your expectations at eSnipe.

Thumbnail of user michaelg6045
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 1st, 2023

Over the last 5 or 6 years, I've been using eSnipe. I can't count how much money they have saved me. I hated putting in bids before going to bed, because they often got topped. I was losing a lot of good cards until I signed up with eSnipe. Also, by last second bidding with eSnipe, you not only save money, but you also stop those shill bidders from bidding up the item. Love, love, love eSnipe!

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W. W. – eSnipe Rep

We're grateful for your 5-star review! It's customers like you that make us love what we do. Thank you for trusting eSnipe with your eBay bidding.

Thumbnail of user williams6366
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 3rd, 2023

I cannot be there for auction endings, but Esnipe is! And it keeps me within budget, not getting caught up in bidding 'fever'...

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W. W. – eSnipe Rep

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing eSnipe! We're thrilled to hear that our service helped you save money and win auctions. Happy bidding!

Thumbnail of user christiek32
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 4th, 2024

I've been using eSnipe for YEARS. The sniping part is great, but I mainly use it because I ALWAYS forget to watch the auctions when they're ending. This way, I'm not bidding up the price. Esnipe catches the ending for me.

Thumbnail of user paulc3728
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 4th, 2023

As a 23 year veteran eBayer with over 5,300 purchasres eSnipe has made me a successful buyer. Learning how to utilize such a tool has brought me treasures at a munimum of cost and a saving of time--and worry:-) particularly saving me from anxiety and disappointment (bid what you will and be satisfied, win or lose)! Yo-Paul, researcher-collector-writer of Yo'n'AA

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Thumbnail of user daskaug
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
October 4th, 2023

The more bidders that know about Esnipe, the more it will cost me. Esnipe is the only way I place a bid on Ebay. I get a kick out of watching bidders just run up the cost. Usually the single digit bidders. They have no idea of what their bidding practices just cost them. I like to think about the very most I would be willing to pay for something, enter a bid with Esnipe, and forget about it. If I win a bid, I know I bought if for the least amount possible under the very maximum amount I was willing to spend. Hope this review doesn't cost me money to now smarter bidders.

Thumbnail of user arturar
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 24th, 2020

Thanks to esnipe owners, they make a huge work to constantly update the ebay API. Last time they last 20 minutes only to fix the inconsistency. Good job.

Thumbnail of user yvonneb534
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 9th, 2023

I have used eSnipe for many years and it is such a time saver. It also keeps the price of the item down by bidding at the last minute. I have saved so much and it more than makes up for the cost. It is reliable as well.

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Thumbnail of user winstonw44
W. W. – eSnipe Rep

You've made our day with your kind words and 5-star rating! We're here to make eBay bidding a breeze for you, and we're thrilled to have you as a happy customer.

Thumbnail of user geffreyg
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
November 24th, 2023

Been a member of eSnipe for a long time now and I love this site. Because of eSnipe, my collection grew from the earlier days of eBay to present, and still growing.

Thumbnail of user carlaf14
31 reviews
66 helpful votes
March 19th, 2018

I've used eSnipe for about 10+ years to bid on stuff I'd like but didn't want to fuss and fume at the last moment placing a bid.

So far out of maybe 40 or 50 uses it's been great - once in a while it doesn't place my bid but I've had that problem directly with eBay too - the web works in mysterious ways.

It's tempting to just go to the bay and bid my maximum price but I've had much better luck sniping in at the last few seconds. The cost of the snipe (1% for a winning bid) is very reasonable for the service and convenience.

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Thumbnail of user sarahl527
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 12th, 2019

ESnipe takes security very serious and responds in record time! I've enjoyed the use of eSnipe and now took the time to review them when they exceed my expectations. Thank you Support at eSnipe.

Thumbnail of user barbarac422
1 review
1 helpful vote
September 8th, 2018

I have used esnipe for over 10 years. There was a point where it did not work on Ebay but it was a problem for ALL the sniping services and it was sorted out in a month or two.
It is great for winning auctions on really hard to find items and to avoid paying too much in a bidding war.

Thumbnail of user deborahb73
1 review
4 helpful votes
July 9th, 2016

I love Esnipe. I have used their services for YEARS, have been grandfathered into certain conveniences, have saved hundreds of dollars and have won approx. 90% of the auctions on which I have bid. The other 10%, I had bid too low or there was a technical difficulty. By golly, if I was accurate and helpful 90% of the time, I'd be a goddess!
Thank you, Esnipe for creating this awesome service, allowing me to bid with confidence, saving me money and releasing me from the need to be tied to my computer screen. I share this site with every single person that, I know, bids on EBay, even my own customers!
Keep up the good work! :)

Thumbnail of user bruceb57
1 review
6 helpful votes
June 24th, 2014

Advantages.
1. Esnipe Bidgroups is THE KILLER APP HERE. Bid on a bunch of similar items with the intent of only buying one. Once Esnipe wins one, it won't bid on any more.
2. Find a better deal or change your mind, you can't cancel an ebay bid. You just have to wait and hope you get outbid. But you can cancel an esnipe bid.
3. Some chump ebayers keep upping their bids once outbid. But not if you snipe them at the last second.

Thumbnail of user hortonc
3 reviews
2 helpful votes
July 21st, 2015

This is a case where the less people know esnipe is available the better my chances are of winning the items I am bidding on, I have been happily using esnipe for over 10 years.

Thumbnail of user toma320
1 review
3 helpful votes
November 10th, 2013

I've been using eSnipe for about thirteen years, and I've been very happy with the service. I feel their pricing is quite fair for what they offer, which is a reliable last few seconds bid. I read one review where the reviewer complained about a minimum $1.00 charge for a foreign bid... Seriously? If the extra 75 cents is going to break you, then don't use this service for foreign bids. They also have a maximum charge. So if I am bidding on an automobile or other high priced item, I'm only charged $10.00! That's a great deal compared to me hanging around my computer! Anyway, I've been very impressed with this site and I highly recommend them!

Thumbnail of user peggyt3
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 29th, 2013

Excellent- have used for 12 years or more. Has saved me a bunch of money and staying up half the night to bid.

Thumbnail of user biffk
1 review
3 helpful votes
April 26th, 2012

I just logged on after a couple of years and my BidPoints are still there! Pretty cool that they didn't expire after all this time.

This service if for when you really, really want to win some item, this system will give you your best chance. I started using eSnipe years ago after forgetting to check up on an auction of something a really wanted right at the end of the auction. With eSnipe, you can just set it and move on with your life. It's always exciting to get that notice of a win when you weren't even thinking about it! Great for use at work when you might not be able to access eBay right at the critical moment. You don't need to use it every time, just on the important items.

Thumbnail of user marilynf
20 reviews
100 helpful votes
June 14th, 2010

I believe in unfair advantages, at least when it comes to buying stuff on ebay. The competition for some items can be stiff, and esnipe gives me an edge on those things I really, really want or need. You copy the item number from ebay into esnipe and set your maximum bid amount and how many seconds before the end of the auction you want esnipe to place the bid for you. I usually choose 4 seconds. I've only lost a couple of auctions using esnipe, and I suspect the people who won were also on esnipe! And the cost is extremely reasonable! I don't think I've put in more than $10 in years of use, but the amount of bidding you do will determine that.

Thumbnail of user jennm2
5 reviews
15 helpful votes
January 21st, 2011

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