[R-390] Re: RadioMart Does It Again, With An R-392

[dr7zyq]

That is how eBay works.  If someone places a bid that is higher than the 
highest bid already placed, then it only shows a bid one increment up for 
the highest bid showing.  If someone else then comes in and bids, it will 
automatically up your bid by one increment, unless your bid is outbid, in 
which case the new, higher bid is shown.  That specific aspect of the 
bidding is common to all auctions on eBay.

What isn't kosher is if he (or a buddy) places a high bid to begin with, 
such that every bid placed up to his highest bid is automatically outbid. 
If he is going to do that, he can place a reserve on the bidding which 
simply means that no matter how high the bidding goes, it won't be a sale 
unless the ending high bid is greater than the reserve.

Which isn't to say that I don't agree with everything that has been said 
about his advertising buckets of rust as mint and "fine cosmetic condition." 
What simply amazes me is that the bids on his stuff -- including the 
obviously puffed up descriptions -- are phenomenal.  Obviously, there is 
more than one sucker born every minute.

David, WA7ZYQ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rbethman" <rbethman at comcast.net>
To: "Jim M." <jmiller1706 at cfl.rr.com>
Cc: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 5:39 PM
Subject: Re: [R-390] Re: RadioMart Does It Again, With An R-392


> Folks,
>
> It is more than INTERESTING.
>
> I placed a bid on the signal tracer. It is AUTOMATICALLY out bid!
>
> This is ONE character that US - the consumer community NEED to convey to 
> E-Bay.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> Jim M. wrote:
>
>> The private listing thing is interesting.  Create a few fake aliases and 
>> bid your item up with the false alases, hoping for that occasional sucker 
>> to jump in.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim M." <jmiller1706 at cfl.rr.com>
>> To: "Larry WA9VRH" <wa9vrh at mtco.com>
>> Cc: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 8:28 PM
>> Subject: Re: [R-390] Re: RadioMart Does It Again, With An R-392
>>
>>
>>> Maybe I should try the red velvet in my photos next time.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry WA9VRH" <wa9vrh at mtco.com>
>>> To: "Jim M." <jmiller1706 at cfl.rr.com>
>>> Cc: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 8:07 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [R-390] Re: RadioMart Does It Again, With An R-392
>>>
>>>
> Bob - NØDGN
> 
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