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Date: Tue, 27 Apr 2004 19:07:11 +0100
From: Colin Stamp <colinnospamp.plus.com>
Subject: Re: See ebay UK for my Classic 900


On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:28:41 +0100, "Al" <alistairdorenospamo.com> wrote: >Yup, >been asked that a few times. Only seasoned ebayers understand this as ebay >don't explain it to buyers very well. Strange really as everything else >about ebay seems really clued up. > >Basically when you list an auction item with a buy it now option, a buyer >can click on the buy it now tab and buy it without having to wait to see if >their bid is high enough. > >Unfortunately, as soon as someone bids on the item, as has happened with my >lovely Saab, the buy it now option is removed by ebay. > >This means that in this particular case my car is now up for auction with no >reserve. ( I neglected to put one on, DOH!) If no one else bids the current >bidder will get my vehicle for £150. BARGAIN! > >I am only selling this car because it's a real pain in the backside getting >my four year old in and out of his seat in the back with only three doors. >I'd love to keep her as a hobby car but I don't have the space and my wife >has the money spent already.... > >I would much prefer to see her go to a Saab enthusiast, preferably not as a >mobile spares shop though! > >I do admit to being a tad excited about picking up my super quick >9000....... > Ah yes, I'd forgotten that selling with no reserve causes "buy it now" to disappear after the first bid. I've only ever sold one item on ebay - funnily enough, it was a Saab! I shouldn't worry too much about the reserve. These things always seem to shoot up if they still look like a mega bargain near the end of the auction. Cheers, Colin.

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