What's the point of the timer?

[Meeshoo]

This afternoon/evening, most items have had a 2 minute timer but then haven't crashed until 1.10. Not only is it VERY annoying but wasn't this something that other channels have been criticised for by Trading Standards?

 

[PandaBear]

Yes Meeshoo they have even crashed with less than a minute to go I don't agree with this feels like they are rushing you into making a purchase, think if they want to use a timer should crash the price first to final price then start the timer

 

[Klosblue]

Gems TV do exactly the same and I think it's wrong. They should adopt TJC's method which is to start the clock once they crash the price then you get the full time to decide to buy. I think there will be repercussions for both Gems & Rocks over this at some point.

 

[Babs]

The Timer Argghh!!. I will not go into a timed auction now of any kind, I really got caught out with an item that I thought was dropping lower than it went for and found I didn't charge my card up enough for it so I am afraid this is one customer who won't be anymore.

 

[Marble]

I agree! Not too keen on this whole timer thing. Much prefer TJC's way of using the timer.

 

[Tabs]

I did see one game crash with 25 seconds left on the clock!..how would you have chance to join in that space of time?!