Question 1

What is eBay auction sniping?

Accepted Answer

Auction sniping is the strategy of placing a bid in the final seconds of an eBay auction. This prevents other bidders from having time to respond with a higher bid, giving you the best chance of winning at the lowest possible price. Auction Hawk automates this process so you don't have to watch the clock.

Question 2

Is auction sniping allowed on eBay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, auction sniping is completely allowed by eBay. eBay's own guidelines confirm that bidding in the final moments of an auction is a legitimate bidding strategy. Auction Hawk uses eBay's official API to place bids on your behalf.

Question 3

How does Auction Hawk place last-second bids on eBay?

Accepted Answer

Auction Hawk connects securely to your eBay account via eBay's official OAuth authorisation. You set your maximum bid and choose when you'd like the bid placed (between 3 and 60 seconds before the auction ends). Our servers then fire the bid at precisely the right moment from multiple geographic locations for reliability.

Question 4

Do I need to share my eBay password?

Accepted Answer

No. Auction Hawk uses eBay's official OAuth 2.0 authorisation flow. You log in directly on eBay's website to grant permission. We never see or store your eBay password.

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