13 Dec
1998
13 Dec
'98
1:59 p.m.
I can see Doug's point, but I would also have to agree that it's great
just to be able to look at the pictures of some of the stuff. I'll
admit that I've seen things I placed bids on that I otherwise would have
missed because I don't patrol eBay religiously, and tend to feel that
many of those who take the time to do so are probably speculators rather
than casual collectors. I will say, though, that there have been
several items I would have bid on, but refrained from doing so because
someone on this list was the current high bidder. If they put in a bid
and then allowed themselves to be outbid by two or three people, I
figure they're probably not all that interested and were just hoping to
get something "for cheap", and I might put in a bid. If I see them
getting back in the race towards the end of the auction, I'll usually
stop bidding. I for one hope you will continue pointing out interesting
items to this list, wherever you see them. I hope Doug understands
where I'm coming from; I consider him a friend, and have given him
several tips when I see things on eBay he's interested in, and he's done
the same for me.
On Sun, 13 Dec 1998 14:35:46 -0800, Marvin <marvin(a)rain.org> wrote:
Doug Yowza wrote:
-Bill Richman (bill_r(a)inetnebr.com)
http://incolor.inetnebr.com/bill_r - Home of the COSMAC Elf Microcomputer
Simulator, Fun with Molten Metal, Orphaned Robots, and Technological Oddities.
Advertising an auction is not the same as advertising a Usenet ad, for
example, in which the advantage goes to those who did their homework and
legwork earlier than the others. In the auction case, you've simply
raised the price of the item.
Doug, another thing just crossed my mind. Anyone who looks at the bid items
will see your name (assuming you are bidding on it :) ), and it would seem
like a good thing on your part to bid late, as that wouldn't give those that
want to see what you are up to any advance notice on what might be
interesting.