That wouldn't work because then no one would bid at all until the "live auction" kicked in at the end. I think ebay already has "live" type auctions if I am not mistaken... JCO
-----Original Message----- From: David Zaninovic [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 11:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Worst Ebay Seller of all time Ebay could easily "fix" this by extending the end of the auction for 5 minutes after the last bid but they obviously choose not to do that. It could be a seller option, they could even charge for it as it would drive the price up. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 11:34 AM Subject: Re: Worst Ebay Seller of all time > On 10/11/04, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Why is sniping "rude?" > > Why is sniping rude... Hmmm. Well, I don't specifically think it is > per se, as I do it almost exclusively unless I can't babysit an > auction. > > I think that some might find it rude because if you went to a real > life public auction, sniping does not exist. However, it is operating > strictly within eBay's rules, so it's fair game and I believe it is > so. Some might not. Just playing devil's advocate. > > Help me out here people. Anyone think sniping is rude ? If so, why? > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com > _____________________________ > >
