Tom C wrote:
> >For example here people access the net a lot from work.
>
> Ooooh, We would NEVER EVER do that in the US! Yes to all
> three (when people are shopping on the web). I've never sold
> on e-bay, but as a buyer I tend to like auctions that end in
> mid-evening. I like Buy it Now auctions even better. I
> don't care about getting the absolute lowest price on
> something. I don't care to waste a lot of time atching an
> auction and then losing it at the last moment. I know what
> what I want and the price I'm willing to pay.
I have put things for sale on during the day precisely because so much
bidding goes on from work*. Many things won on a Friday or over the weekend
are not replied to by the winner until the Monday morning - and then are
sent to their work address!!
Malcolm
* {Helpline} I'm sorry I can't help you at the moment but I'm bidding on
eBay. If I win the auction, I'll get back to you, but if I get sniped forget
it....