At 09:25 1999/12/01 -0800, GMA wrote:
>Dirk Wright wrote:
>>
>> If you *know* what the thing sells for usually, and you are fairly
>> certain that you will be outbid, then there is no harm in bidding below
>> what the usual price is.
>
>This is what I was talking about when I addressed a previous message of
>yours implying that this is what you do. What is your method of logic
>which allows you to say there's *no harm* in bidding when you have *no
>intention* of buying? There is harm in this - to other bidders who
>approach the auction with a bit more integrity. You are driving up the
>cost of the item for no other reason than your own amusement. Do you
>think real buyers want to pay your 'usual' price or more? They're
>looking to pick up the item for as little as possible. YOU are acting
>like a shill for the seller. Have you thought of trying this tactic at
>a local car dealership?
>
>George
I often bid when I don't *expect* to win.
- firstly, there is some small chance I will get it at my bid price
- secondly, it shows up in "My Ebay" so
- I can decide closer to the closing to increase the bid, or
- just monitor the final price.
Tom
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