Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/16
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On 16 Jul 99, Dave Yoder wrote, at least in part:
> And since my original post wasn't clear enough, it concerned, on both
> occasions, competitors exactly matching my bid, to the dollar (on
> odd-dollar numbers, i.e. not rounded figures). They lost to me because
> they didn't exceed my bid, but succeeding in making me pay the maximum I
> was willing to pay. I just think it's an odd coincidence.
To have been able to do that, Dave, they would have had to have
access to the bid information extant on eBay's computer. I
seriously doubt that, but don't doubt that it *could* happen.
I rather think that what seems too coincidental is merely others
knowing about what the item is worth and bidding right in that
area, thus, coincidently nailing your bid. If they were just doing it
mischievously to bump up the amount that you would be actually
paying, in an effort to find your limit, they might exceed your limit
and get stuck with the item.
It's a gamble and we do it because we might get a deal. Might is
the operable word.
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Roger
mailto:roger@beamon.org
Thought for the day:
Romance begins when you sink into his arms,
and ends with your arms in his sink!