Getting long; Was Re: eBay being sued over patent infringement

24 Apr 2003

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    eBay prices
may be inflated, from a professional dealer's or an  experienced
  hobbyist's perspective. 

Actually, they are not inflated at all.  Before ebay, prices were
depressed because of the lack of exposure to the item.  Supply and demand
was still at work but the demand side is very much increased by ebay.

On items were there is a fixed supply, like antiques and collectibles, the
only side of the equation that can increase is demand.  Therefore, the
price rises to the fair and correct value.  Simple!

Of course, those that are whining about not being able to find bargains,
don't believe that. :-)

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Getting long; Was Re: eBay being sued over patent infringement