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

[Rbethman]

Hello ALL,

I understand VERY well how auctions AND E-bay works.  Been picking up 
items there for about five or more years.

What I especially found interesting is his canceling of a bid of mine 
AFTER commenting here!  And his listed reason is: "Trouble maker".

Now how does THIS sound?

Bob - N0DGN

dr7zyq wrote:

> 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
>
>> 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
>
Bob - NØDGN
                       
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