MR AMNESIA  I have been using JbidWatcher for a few years now. It is excellent when you consider that it is free. It has saved me a fortune and so even though money is tight, I made a donation after the 2.1pr4 version solved the current problems for me. This is a constant upgrade of how eBay deals with snipers so I doubt that this will be my last donation. At the very least it can watch auctions even if you have to snipe manually.   
(Version 2.1pr4)

CHARLES TETON  The best eBay snipper out there for the Mac... Period... This has yet to fail for me and picked up lots of bargains. Not sure why its still free, as other snipe apps, that don't work, charge quite a lot and I've bought most of them... Best of all jBidWatcher is now out of beta... Try it and make your own mind up...  
(Version 2.0.1)

DB2  I have used JBidWatcher a number of times and it has worked perfectly. A very intuitive program to set up. Great product and one that I trust to handle my sniping.   
(Version 2.0)

MITCH_DE  Get my EBAY items work now again !

Great.

I cant understand why some complaining the look&feel of the app.

It is ok and good to handle !

For an maybe better look&feel you have to buy $$ shareware - thats it.  
(Version 2.0b10)

ZX  Forget the ridiculous 1997 Look&Feel...This thing is a mess!! It's just so buggy and not updated to the new eBay changes. Basicly it's not working!

Note to the developer: Please redesign this thing ASAP (Xtorrent, Cha-Ching, THINGS...)! Than make it acutely do something useful like winning an auction...  
(Version 2.0b8)

HANSHAN  I loved jbidwatcher. It's really a beautiful tool to watch and snipe on your auctions. Unfortunately it seems, the tool now is no longer working, due to some changes ebay has made (for more details read the author's comments on his site).

I still hope it will soon negotiate the problems. It's by far the best ebay sniper I know.

Greetings,

Han  
(Version 2.0b8)

SAJE  I would love this program if it weren't so buggy! I've used it to successfully snipe two things, but I've consistently had problems with adding items, setting snipes, and deleting items--and never quite the same way twice. If you're very patient, this will work for you and the price is definitely right. Personally, I'll probably be looking at another option when I have the cash.  
(Version 2.0b7)

ALXVY  I've used this for some time successfully but the last auction it failed to try to snipe leading to me missing the item, which sold for peanuts. There was no reason given, I might have forgiven it if the was some kind of error but instead it just didn't even try. The interface is not very good as well by the way, it could do with a more professional construction. I give this two stars due it's failure instead of the three or four if it had not failed to snipe, and am off to seek a more professional and reliable program.  
(Version 2.0b3)

GRENDELKHAN  I don't think that I'll use this long term.

I just tested the snipping capability of the software on an item I wanted but is listed regularly. It didn't snipe. Additionally, the default time between checking as you get close to the end of an auction is far too long.

Price is right, functionality not quite what I'd like....  
(Version 2.0b3)

JDB41  According to the developer's website, this will now require OS 10.4 or higher, as it uses Java 1.5.  
(Version 2.0b2)

PROFINITE  v1.0.2 Prerelease 5 can be downloaded here:

http://www.jbidwatcher.com/beta/JBidWatcher-1.0.2pre5.app.tar.gz

Also, keep watching:

http://forum.jbidwatcher.com/forums/9/topics/1047  
(Version 1.0.1)

BRENTB  Great app, but stopped working for me today. Can't sync with my eBay, or add auctions manually.  
(Version 1.0.1)

ANONYMOUS  When will this be Universal?  
(Version 1.0.1)

RACEBEAR  I have been using JBW on Panther for about 18 months now and have found it a very easy to use and reliable

app.It has helped me win many auctions I know I would have missed without itA few failures were due to changes on the Ebay site which then led to updates on JBW which got it running 100% again.I have tried 1

or 2 other snipe apps,but haven't found anything which beats this!No complaints here!  
(Version 1.0)

SJJ_PUBLIC  I only just started using JBidWatcher, but I really like it so far. The UI is decent and the functionality is great. It worked beautifully for me today, winning one auction, and not winning another that went too high for my blood. I'm not sure what else you could ask for for free. Highly recommended. It gets "only" 4 stars strictly for the UI which could use some improvement, but that's a fairly minor complaint. One minor issue I noticed on my MacBook is that sometimes the context menu doesn't like to "stick". That is, I do a two-finger click to bring up the context menu on an item and release the mouse button, but the menu goes away instead of staying up. This problem seems to be intermittent.  
(Version 1.0)

JTKLUG  I have been using this program for over a year now, and until recently it worked quited well for me, allowing me to win several auctions with snipes. However, the last few times I used it, it totally failed to execute the snipe. I've lost confiendece in it and will look elsewhere. There seems to be some stability problems. I think the developer recently got married and has lost interest in the project. There have not been any revisions in several months now.  
(Version 1.0pre6)

SHK747  this is THE BEST bid programm for mac's in the world !

thanks to deloper,

sascha  
(Version 1.0pre6)

CRUZDREW  Love this program seems to work great!  
(Version 1.0pre5)

YUNFAT  As of right now, jBid is not working due to the eBay site update. The author appears to be working on a fix.  
(Version 0.9.9)

ANONYMOUS  This is a good product, but the longer it is open, the more inaccurate the clock gets. It's important to have an accurate clock when you are sniping. It would be nice if this could be fixed.  
(Version 0.9.9)

ANONYMOUS  Still sniping strong @ three seconds!

Though an alarm would be nice, and a feature to set periodical auction info updates.  
(Version 0.9.9)

DK0R  This app worked perfect. I set it to snipe within 3 seconds, and it did. A+

This is not a set it and forget it application. You will have to resync jbird features to have it work properly

Regarding the prior review, the documenation warns you about multiple-snipes, and explains all considered variables...

Read The Manual

ps. An alarm feature would be nice :)  
(Version 0.9.8)

ALL SNIPED OUT  *sigh!* - yet another morning of looking to see what jbidwatcher's managed to score for me overnight and finding every single snipe failed with a - "something really bad happened, and i don't know what." - message in the auction info panel.

this once wonderful app really is turning into a turkey, these days!  
(Version 0.9.8)

ANONYMOUS  configured this to snipe, it ran the countdown and then did nothing.  
(Version 0.9.8)

ANONYMOUS  this once worked for me great. I just lost an auction because it didn't actuall do anything but count down. Oh, it said it was sniping the item, but no bid was actually placed. What's up with that?  
(Version 0.9.8)

AN OUL' FART  jbidwatcher used to be great, but it hasn't won a single snipe for me in about the last four versions.

hint to the developer: altering the error message so it says "something really bad happened and i don't know what" instead of the former "unknown error sniping on item XXXXX" may be terribly cutesy, but it doesn't hide the fact that jbidwatcher doesn't work anymore!

the only good thing i can think to say about recent versions is that it jbidwatcher is moderately handy as a countdown timer to let you see when it's time to place a manual snipe!  
(Version 0.9.8)

RGREEN517  I have this set up, but I can never get it to snipe for me. It is setup with the default 10 sec. snipe, but the snipes don't fire, they used to, back in .97 version, but they don't now.  
(Version 0.9.8)

ANDREAS/MITCH  Great ebay app !

Never failed an snipe (6 sec). I will donte soon (forgot to donate).

This tool was an "some money" saver for me, even if the find some actions isnt really user friedly.

I use ebay "watch this auction" in the brwoser, and after that get my ebay items in Jbidwatcher.

This method is easy if you want to snipe only a few auctions.  
(Version 0.9.8)

ELI   JBidWatcher 0.9.7.1, Mac G4, 450d, OS 10.3.9

I haven't documented the incidents officially,

my memory only. Snipe has failed 4of 6 tries.

Snipe is set at 8 seconds (worked in the past).

Msg. says "snipe failed, auction closed"  
(Version 0.9.7.1)

ANONYMOUS  Whoops. Let one go by without sniping. Keeping my fingers crossed for the next.  
(Version 0.9.7.1)

TOTO  I was using all different "fakes" but this software is absolutely the best  
(Version 0.9.7.1)

STEP  jbidwatcher has been %100 reliable for me,lovely app.  
(Version 0.9.7.1)

SOME BANNED BLOKE  unfortunately it seems that with each iteration of this app, whilst the user interface becomes better, its actual core function [sniping] becomes less reliable.

with earlier versions i was having an almost 100% success rate - with the past two or three versions however, almost every snipe has failed with a helpful [not!] "unknown error sniping on...." message in the 'get auction info' window.  
(Version 0.9.7)

ANDREAS/MITCH  Best sniping tool ever !  
(Version 0.9.7)

JAMES  The download now link is wrong--it links to the source code. Go to the jBidWatcher site to download or use

http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/jbidwatcher/JBidWatcher-0.9.7.app.tar.gz?download  
(Version 0.9.7)

ANONYMOUS  Download the file from versiontracker.com - it decompresses properly!  
(Version 0.9.7)

ANONYMOUS  Download the file from versiontracker.com - it decompresses properly!  
(Version 0.9.7)

ANONYMOUS  I download this file and unarchive it and it's a bunch of loose java files. Where's the actual app? Am I missing something?  
(Version 0.9.7)

ANONYMOUS  0.9.7pre2 is not working. twice it has missed easy snipes that were well above the final bid. i'm going back to paying for using esnipe.com. it might be free, but it doesn't win auctions, so for now it's only good for live tracking several auctions.  
(Version 0.9.7pre2)

ANONYMOUS  well, it's cool and a good idea, but I just missed a snipe too! I had outbid the winner by $3 on my snipe, and jBid reported an unknown error. Very frustrating. I wouldn't trust this program until this problem is fixed.  
(Version 0.9.7pre2)

KUNIO  To me, it has always worked well. On Tiger, I have used a few times with the lastest version, and it sniped without a problem.

It is true that the app breaks when eBay implements something new. But, when the author updates the app, it has always worked as claimed.

I have used this app counless times and it is the only app I count on for sniping. I highly recommend it.  
(Version 0.9.7pre2)

MICHAEL  Twice I've treid to use it now to snipe and both times it failed without a clue on why. Don't trust this software to do your sniping!!!!

Bitterly disappointed!

michael  
(Version 0.9.7pre2)

MEDIAMATT  This is a great app! Very easy and intuitive to use, does just what it says - snipes successfully, syncs with ebay very well. The interface could be a bit more attractive but is otherwise well designed. Kudos to the developer for putting out such a great FREE app!  
(Version 0.9.7pre2)

MISTERIOUS JEDI  if this latest release doesn't start because you were using a previous version do that in terminal

cd ~ (go in the top root of you home directory)

rm -rf .jbidwatcher/ (will remove the pref of old version.

Launch jBidWatcher, reparameter jBidWatcher and will work ;-)  
(Version 0.9.7pre2)

ANONYMOUS  Agree with everything Joe said.  
(Version 0.9.7pre2)

JOE MITCHELL  I just want to thank the developer for this utility. It has won me several auctions, several in the early hours of the morning when I was asleep!

It breaks occassionaly, usually because e-bay have made some internal changes, but the developer usually follows up with an update.

A great little application for free!

Joe Mitchell  
(Version 0.9.7pre2)

ANONYMOUS  Apparently, the developer is aware of the sniping error with OS 10.3.9 if you click on 'More Information' above. He is going to release Version 0.9.7 soon. Well, do I hope it will be SOON!  
(Version 0.9.6)

ANONYMOUS  As the poster below, I am getting the "unknown snipe error". Version 0.9.6 sniped 100% under OS 10.3.8. But, not any more with OS 10.3.9.  
(Version 0.9.6)

RICK STALLION  I thought this was great until I lost a few auctions because of "unknown snipe error"! I am running OSX 10.3.9 and current version of jbidwatch. I double checked my prefs and all ebay login info is correct. What's the deal?  
(Version 0.9.6)

ANONYMOUS  Version 0.9.6 was running fine under OS 10.3.8. But, upon updating the OS to 10.3.9, the app no longer launches.  
(Version 0.9.6)

ANONYMOUS  Been using the program for a year but upgraded

to 0.9.6 and now it will not load program on gets to about 30% progress load and just hangs frustrated as this was the best there is for Mac

System : OSX 10.3.8   
(Version 0.9.6)

MICHAEL  I have been using 9.5 for a while with success most of the time. It stopped working (Ebay's fault, I guess). I tried 9.6 which was supposed to correct the problem, but I still have the same problem- errors submitting bids, which are not accepted by Ebay, hence no sniping or bidding. Can still follow auctions, which has some use, but I have stopped using the program until this huge problem is fixed. I am looking forward to that time.

Michael  
(Version 0.9.6)

ANONYMOUS  New version DOES NOT work at all. It does not load preferences from 0.9.5. 0.9.6 has no menu bar and crashes finder. Old version also updated very slowly while many auctions were ending. Does not save column positions. Too many problems to list.  
(Version 0.9.6)

ANONYMOUS  Umm. Its a bit flaky just for general use. I put a search in for a hifi product it took about 10 minutes to get the hits, and even though I stated to use ebay.co.uk most of the hits came in American dollars. A quick glance on the website which downloaded in a few seconds confirmed that bidwatcher went to America instead.

So all in all doesn't snipe, doesn't look at the right ebay and is about 300% slower than ebay (Which is an impressive task in itself)  
(Version 0.9.6)

JASON  Did not work. I set it to snipe an item and it didn't work at all.  
(Version 0.9.5)

EBAYININMN  Great app - new to sniping and this ones so well designed i learned to use it within minutes and the same day sniped to win a Apple G5 for $500 less than retail!

I will never bid manually again  
(Version 0.9.5)

J  um..whats the point of using an app to snipe if doesn't..um...SNIPE?! EVER! I lost over 10 auctions with this piece of poop. The UI is not designed well, The app's window will not allow for resizing and/or movement on the desktop. And there is NO help file! You are prompted to email..but these is NO RESPONSE if you actually take the time TO send an email to the dev. CRAP!   
(Version 0.9.5)

ANONYMOUS  I wish you guys would start posting what version O/S your using so we know what works and what doesn't (Just Passing Through)  
(Version 0.9.5)

MOTO  Awesome! THE BEST THERE IS!

Very Minor Request--allow different currency auctions to be grouped into a multi snipe. Some sellers sell in multiple currencies. And I still only want one item.  
(Version 0.9.5)

ANONYMOUS  I also paid for that P.O.S. Maxi Bidder. After losing many auctions and the developers consistantly telling me it was my fault I just gave up and started using the FREE jBid.

I have never lost and auction, and it works great. The developer is on top of eBay changes and continues to improve the application. 5 Stars!!!  
(Version 0.9.5)

ANONYMOUS  i have a problem to snipe with jbidwatcher since 2 days. i test it on 4 other macs with mac os 10.3.5. the same error on all macs.  
(Version 0.9.4pre4)

TARA  This is an incredible program! I paid for Maxi Bidder and it doesn't do 1/3 of what this program does nor is it as pleasing to look at. Definitely worth the download!!!  
(Version 0.9.4pre4)

ANONYMOUS  Great.

The only Tool works for ebay.de (germany).

Forget others util they make an lokalisation for non-us ebays.  
(Version 0.9.4pre4)

PETE  Works FANTASTIC!  
(Version 0.9.3.1)

ANONYMOUS  This is some great software and it's free! I have won all the auctions I've bid on using jbidwatcher. It's really handy if you work and can't be at home to continuously watch the auction at hand. Just set a snipe bid and a time and then let it do its thing.   
(Version 0.9.3.1)

JOHNSTON  Looks to be a fine product.

How ever if you are useing a compression programe such as STUFF-IT, and its not the paid version, you wont be able to uncompress this file.

Damn shame too!  
(Version 0.9.3.1)

HELIXBLUE  I liked this software so much that I donated a few dollars. It's helped me buy everything from Nikon lenses, Sun Workstations, to a MuVo2 (for the disk). I'd guestimate that this software saved me at least $100! I've only once ever missed an auction, and that was when my cable provider went down for a few hours.

I really like that I can share my auction information between my Mac at home and my Linux machine at work.

Thanks for the great product!  
(Version 0.9.3.1)

SYD SCOTCH  Simply put: JBidWatcher rocks. I've saved my comments about this program until I'd had a couple weeks to use it. I have, to date, won every single auction I've set a snipe for. This program works exactly as you tell it to, and flawlessly. Set a 10 second snipe-- check the bid history-- your bid is recorded 10 seconds before the auction close! This program has allowed me to SLEEP while still getting the absolute best possible deals. And a word for complainers: THIS IS A FREE PROGRAM. Save your comments for when you're actually losing money. This program literally PAYS you by allowing your winning bid to be less, thus saving you cash. The look is professional, the options are complete and thorough, and best of all it is incredibly easy to use. I plan to donate for this great piece of programming. If I had to criticize it at all: I wish I could put an auction back on that I deleted. This happpened once-- I learned my lesson-- but if this were fixed (in my case, it is fixed because I won't do it again), this program would be quite perfect. Not that it isn't pretty damn close! As long as you set your display to "never sleep", "never turn off hard disk" and have an active internet connection, this program will snipe every single time. I mean every time. So download it. It works-- it's free. Cheers. --Syd  
(Version 0.9.3pre2)

SYD SCOTCH  I forgot to mention one other thing: the auctions are saved into a folder which starts with a period (ex: ".jbidwatchauctions"). My computer tells me these types of files are reserved for the system, therefore I cannot access them. If I could access these, I could replace a deleted auction. At this point, I have no option. Still, I stand by my review. This program is great! Just some input to perfect this thing...  
(Version 0.9.3pre2)

ANONYMOUS  Would be nice if i could get this program to work. It keeps telling me there is an error communicating with the server...someone know how to fix this? i have tried to get in contact with the author but he never has gotten back to me. it's now been about a week and 1/2.  
(Version 0.9.3pre2)

JENS OFFERSEN  Great work... and it's free!!

Only thing i don't like is you can't add an auction you deleted once.. strange i think..

anyway, i did get around it by deleting the auction nr. in the auction.xml file..  
(Version 0.9.3pre2)

STEVEN CHUNG  This is the second snipe program I'm trying out, and I'm very contend with it. Setup is really simple and it even imports my eBay auctions.

Unlike Maxi Bidder you don't have to worry about delays caused by web browsers and mail programs. It even has the most used currencies (US$, GB£, EUR and JP¥).

Automatically syncs with the eBay server of your choice.

All of this for US$ 0!  
(Version 0.9.2)

TOM MYERS  This is a must if you're a user of eBay. It's snipe software that levels the playing field with Windows users.

Although it's free, the author will accept donations ..and you'll probably save $$ the first time you use it. ...plus you can bid anytime before the auction is over as long as your computer is on and jBidWatcher open.

It's very stable too.  
(Version 0.9.2)