10 May
2000
10 May
'00
9:48 a.m.
On Wed, 10 May 2000, John Wilson wrote:
I seriously think eBay is likely to trigger some kind
of 12-step program
for auction junkies. Really, it's a bit like gambling, people get really
competitive sometimes and end up paying prices that have nothing to do with
anyone's concept of what the item is worth, just because they feel that they
need to win at any cost. So I think these ridiculous prices for old computer
junk are more of an indicator of the buyers' compulsions, than anything to
do with the real value of the merchandise.
A point well worth quoting. This is exactly what I have said in the past
and it is correct.
eBay is a sickness. Those who continue to defend the prices paid for
items bought from eBay are only trying to justify in their own minds the
fact that they are spending way too much money on things they really
should not be.
Of course I will be attacked for saying all this, but then addicts do get
bolshie when confronted with the reality of the situation.
:)
Sellam