Quotenwb - 1/27/2011 6:38 PM
QuoteHerfin' Chef - 1/27/2011 4:23 PM
Tell me more about this "Devil Site" I want to learn the ways of frugality.
I was there once...it looked a bit overwhelming..
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Although I don't use it often anymore, it is great if you like CI's offerings. Be patient, figure how much you want to pay, set your shipping to weekly, and bid to your hearts content. 
Just be prepared for the consequences....
The deals you win will add up to a lot more than you budgeted for. A 5'er here, another 5'er there, a few high-end singles,
and last weeks bill was $134.
Four bits of advice:
1. Almost every deal comes around over and over. Don't be in a rush. At first (until you know learn the real trigger numbers) just add the ones you want to your 'watch list' everyday for a couple of weeks so you can see where the winning bids typically fall out. Take notes. Some 400 new listings are put up every day!
2. From this research, picka few items you want and set the maximum price you are willing to pay, and NEVER change it. Some days the site is filled with idiots that are just hell-bent on winning. Sometimes they bid MORE than what you can buy them for at retail on CI or elsewhere. Know your prices! If you lose a few of these, don't fret, you will eventually win on a slow night.
3. As Nate mentioned, set your shipping to once per week to take advantage of shipping savings. Pay close attention to the shipping cost of each item you are bidding on. You will pay the HIGHEST shipping price first, only then does the extra savings kick in.
4. Know your financial limits. Winning becomes too much fun, just like gambling. Know when to walk away!
