I won't bid against a zero feedback bidder.

laurentyvan · October 25, 2004 8:44AM

I won't bid against a zero feedback bidder.

I was one once and loved the feel of the bit in my teeth, the internet connectedness of it all-bidding against people from all over the world for something we all wanted-who wanted it most? Me of course; them of course... So, all this can result in very high prices.

I don't have a ton of E-Bay purchases, somewhere in the mid-30's but I have the benefit of the savvy demonstarated by forum members who have gone before, who have suffered the slings and outrages of unreasonable bidding. I thank you for the tips, we all thank you for the tips...

I was browsing E-Bay in French coins when I came upon a 1976 FDC proof set at about $12.00 with only about six hours to go! Checked the pics, snorted in disbelief and immediately bid it up a little, only a few dollars.

Then Pandou48 came in and had to bid three times to get it to $18.00 but Boudot had a higher bid in at $25.00. Corin26 came in and stole it for $0.66 higher and then comes Trinite56 with his halo newbie icon and punches it twice to $30. Ah, I says, there's me-wants it bad.

Mushushizou tentively edges him to $31 plus and Trinite56 comes back at $32 even. Now I need this set-I was outbid on one of Ajaan's auctions recently through inattention but I won't bid against this newbie-they are all estrogen or testosterone, as the case may be and frequently exceed reasonable limits.

The more I use E-Bay, the more I realize that rarely is anything unique-it'll come around again... and in the knowing comes the desire for theft, that late wednesday close when everyone is sleeping and I can grab it for less.

ajaan · October 25, 2004 9:28AM

FYI, the set I had sold for $35.50 and went to Germany.

I see you point about getting into a bidding war with a newbie. I'll bid against a zero feedback bidder, but I won't get into a bidding war with one.

drjules · October 25, 2004 9:31AM

I don't see many zero feedback bidders in the auctions I go for, but if I did all I would think was "shill" and back out from any war. I always seem to be edged out by snipers these days though.

Dr J

spinaker2000 · October 25, 2004 9:31AM

that newbie may also, at times, be a shill.

0john0 · October 25, 2004 9:37AM

Spinaker hit it on the head, for me.
I usually smell shill when I see a zero-feedback bidder.
Also, "immediately bid it up a little" is a mistake in my book, unless you are just trying to help out the seller. Otherwise, snipe.
-john

ajaan · October 25, 2004 9:41AM

Why should spinaker be hit on the head??????

cosmicdebris · October 25, 2004 9:44AM

If I wanted the item I'd just snipe his arse.

satootoko · October 25, 2004 10:23AM

I can just hear that coin shouting "Snipe me, snipe me, snipe me."

Aethelred · October 25, 2004 12:08PM

<< <i>Why should spinaker be hit on the head?????? >>

A good hit on the head every now and then helps keep Spinaker humble.

spinaker2000 · October 25, 2004 1:29PM

Aethelred · October 25, 2004 2:13PM

WACK!

Philip · October 25, 2004 4:53PM

<< <i>Why should spinaker be hit on the head?????? >>

Because he called me a shill

Actually, no, I have a feedback of +1

Darkhorse · October 25, 2004 4:55PM

This gives me an idea.........

Steve27 · October 25, 2004 8:48PM

" I won't bid against a zero feedback bidder."

I never know who I'm bidding against; I just set up the snipe and check it the next day. Some times I win and some times I lose.

I won't bid against a zero feedback bidder.

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