[GreenKeys] M19 on eBay - Lansing Michigan area

[Paul Heller]

I have heard that some sellers use reserve listings to get an idea of what something is worth. I don’t like these listings either, but I prefer them over listings with ridiculous amounts like $5000 as a listing price. We have seen those listings before.  At least with a reserve we can bid, the seller can see what it’s worth, and leave it at that.

A seller who lists a Teletype for $5000 has no idea what it is worth because he gets no bids. If he lists it low and the bids go to $100, he has hopefully learned something. 

What I hate is when someone re-lists a second time again with a reserve. That crosses a line for me. 

Sellers sometimes lower the reserve just before the auction ends, so it is worth bidding if interested. 

I’m glad Nick reported it here.

Paul
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> On Nov 24, 2019, at 8:03 PM, Bruce Gentry via GreenKeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> WHEN anyone informs the list of something on Epay,� PLEASE inform the list if the item is being sold with the cruel, teasing, deceptive "Reserve".�� This item is being offered that way. 
> 
> ��������� Bruce, KA2IVY
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> On 11/24/19 12:02 PM, Nick England wrote:
>> I know nothing more - 
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/123986287457
>> 
>> It *might* be the same one listed on Craigs List a few weeks ago -
>> "Teletype machine appears to be in good condition unknown whether it works or not. $50."
>> Or maybe not - That listing has disappeared.
>> 
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