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I disagree. The beauty of our BST is there really are no board rules to speak of. There are no unwritten rules and if there were no increments specified then 1 cent bids would be fine. As far as starting this thread and ranting, that is fine too.
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+1. I think that this thread is very interesting. Like I said, I always list my auctions with bid increments of $1. I never considered that buyers might consider that bad form. I really think that this was a one-off issue because of the item up for bid.
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It's not really about rules. I'm not asking for any new rules. As another poster said, it's up to the seller to state any rules.
For those that don't have a problem with it, let me ask you a question. Let's say I had 3 different raw cards in 3 separate live auctions. I charge $3.50 shipping on each one. You win all 3 and I send you an invoice for your winning total + $10.50 for shipping for the 3 raw cards. Even though I didn't state that I would combine shipping, wouldn't you kind of expect it even though it wasn't in the rules? Again, it's not about rules, it's about doing the right thing. Do we need rules to do the right thing? |
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David, I don't have a problem with the dollar increment. Ebay would let you raise it by a dollar. Just because the previous guys jumped it up so much doesn't compel me to follow suit.
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David - if someone bids one cent more than you before the auctions ends ... you can always bid one cent more than them.
And if someone charged you shipping like that .. it's your own dumb fault for not asking. Caveat Emptor. Take responsibility for your own decisions. |
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Hurt feelings?? Are we forgetting we're all big boys here? Leave your feelings and emotions at the door. And has everyone forgotten what a true auction is? The item should go to the HIGHEST bidder....period. I don't care if its by one cent or a million dollars. Plus, why would someone be offended by small increments? Especially a buyer?? If the bid is raised by ONLY a dollar, then you can keep bidding without hurting the bank. Buyers should be more concerned with HUGE bidding increments, those can quickly make you SOL! 😎
Again, just my opinion. Have a great day collecting! |
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can always do a
any new bid gives additional 5 minutes...I don't think people will keep waiting 5 mins to bid 1 cent..
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I consistently lose eBay auctions by amounts like fifty cents (lower priced items $10-$20 range). Almost always these are the direct result of some "snipe" software coming in at 2-3 seconds left to go in the auction. You wanna talk about irritation - that's irritation.
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unless of course there are two bidders with the same strategy and then one of the two will pay the extra hundred.
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Sounds to me like the guy paid 99 cents too much. (but, perhaps not, someone else might have been a player between 150.02 and 150.99
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The winner bid $203, outpacing my runner-up bid of $188.
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If I were expecting combined shipping I'd have emailed to confirm that you do in fact offer combined shipping before I bid. Kind of like compairing apples and oranges if you ask me. But I do understand the point you're trying to make. I don't agree but I understand. |
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However, I have accepted bids past the assigned increment as I see that as the bidder's choice
Re: To clarify Raymond's quote above (if he misunderstood MY post)-- When I stated I might install $1 increments, I probably should have said "$1 MINIMUM increments", as, of course, anyone is free to bid in as LARGE an amount as they want @ anytime.
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Even though our illustrious leader is okay with penny bids, I think one sawbuck is a sound incremental unit for bids. I do, however, appreciate and applaud Leon's desire to allow as much responsible freedom as possible with the B/S/T thread.
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I enjoy this forum so much for the knowledge that members have and for the moderation that Leon provides... I've bought and also sold on the B/S/T and also had some auctions; I think if the seller doesn't have any rules stated on the auction (i.e. bid increments), then bid what you want. If the seller lists bid increment prices, shipping, etc. then that's up to the seller.
If you don't like the terms of the auction, then don't bid; conversely, if you do, knock yourself out. Best forum on the web... |
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I agree with Leon. As i stated, setting your own terms for your auction should not be compromised by a list of rules. Hopefully sellers will consider all aspects of their auction rules before posting in the future as a result of this thread. Being able to sell freely off eBay is an opportunity we should cherish and not destroy.
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