Re: Ebay question for ebayers

sprsso wrote:
Hey, Bernie,
I'm seeing this more and more. In recent auctions for digital cameras,
I noticed first-time bidders were frequent, and drove the auction
price to significantly more than one would pay at Wallyworld, for
example. I suppose you could look at feedback to see if first-timers
are often winners of a given seller's sales.
Having worked in auction houses for several years, I was surprised at
the number of tricks both buyers and sellers use....al

On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 09:38:18 -0600, bernie digman <bdigman@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:


I've bid on two of the big Ditting 1403 grinders recently on ebay. One auction is ending today. Oddly, in both instances it is first-time bidders with (obviously) no history who seem to be the high bidders. I find it sort of odd that someone who has never purchased any equipment on ebay would jump into a very specialized auction for their first purchase. Not everyone needs a 230volt, 15amp, 3phase grinder. I haven't bought much on ebay, only coffee equipment, so I'm asking those of you who buy regularly if this would seem unusual or not.
Bernie



Hmmmm. I did go back and check, al. There is no history at all on this seller, but I was outbid on a previous grinder. They have an extensive page of how to pay and return policy etc. It seems odd to me that the previous sale of a grinder like this one was won by a first timer and now doesn't show up on the feedback or previous listings. It must be me. I must be over-cautious.
Bernie

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