On 23/9/06, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: >NO! I entered a minimum bid rather than a "reserve" which, as I >understand it, puts some bidders off. >Followed the advice of an experienced and sage lister. >Was just messin' with Cotty.
Ann, He means he started the auction at what is effectively his reserve price. So if you want to make sure you get 50 bucks for your item, you start the auction at 50 bucks, instead of starting the auction at 99 cents or whatever, and having a reserve of 50 bucks. There are some who would say this is counterproductive. For instance, many people, me included, will put a 'marker' bid on a reserve price auction starting low, to track it. If I bid to win, I only ever snipe. An auction with a high starting price attracts far fewer bids, and therefore less attention from eekbay madness - not good for the seller. I admit I am not that experienced (only 250 at 100% +ive) but I have learned a few things. Jack can mess with me any time he likes, as long as he can afford the price :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
