E-bay complaints: was Re: "Response" from seller with the "Apple-1"

Jim Leonard trixter at oldskool.org
Fri Jul 8 01:18:12 CDT 2005


Jim Isbell, W5JAI wrote:
> The starting price does not affect the cost of the auction to the
> seller, its the selling price that determines the cost.  So, its not a
> matter of saving money, its a matter of scaring off bidders.  

I thought the whole point of listing something on ebay was to **SELL** it.  But 
you actively take measures to scare bidders away?  Why, that's pure genius!  I 
must try this "piss off any potential customers" technique you speak of.  I am 
sure to triple my income!

(ducking)
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