They may have zero interest, but if they bid and nobody bids higher, they are obliged to buy it. If they don't, they could lose their access to eBay auctions. In terms of auction outings, that's a tough one. Obviously you are not going to advertise an auction of an item you are interested in bidding on. Then, if you are not interested, and post a link, now another list member who was hoping to snag it may have to contend with more bidders. In this case I think it was more of a novelty, can-you-believe check this out kinda thing. Curious how you were able to eavesdrop on these two people who bid with no intention of wanting the item.
On Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 2:10:19 PM UTC-5 Justin wrote: > I've seen two people in sperate conversations online mention bidding on > that hat with zero interest in winning the auction. They just wanted to see > how high it would go. So whoever won in the end are paying extra due to > broadened internet awareness and a couple jerks. I see this quite a bit in > another realm of my interests that also finds its home on ebay, I've > learned not to blow up a spot if it's something that I'm interested in. > > Reply all > Reply to author > Forward > > > On Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 1:51:42 PM UTC-5 Nathan F wrote: > >> I take this auction and similar, like a used mug that went for $55 a >> month or so ago, as proof Riv needs to revive some of their accessory >> lines. People want the stuff (myself included) and I know the margin is >> there to make the endeavor worthwhile. >> >> On Saturday, 21 November 2020 at 09:13:41 UTC-8 Joel S wrote: >> >>> $81, Wow is right. >>> >>> On Sat, Nov 21, 2020 at 11:52 AM George Cline <george....@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I've got the same hat which I bought from a Performance Bike Shop many >>>> years ago! Geez, I've got to find it and offer it up for sale! (It's got >>>> lots of beausage, too!). >>>> >>>> George in NoCal >>>> >>>> On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 3:27:44 PM UTC-8 Mark Roland wrote: >>>> >>>>> `I like the color and the logos, too--though I don't think the mustard >>>>> would be particularly flattering on me (It would, however, match a few >>>>> stains on some shirts I have). I think the shape is a bit non-traditional >>>>> for a cotton cycling cap. BTW, crept up $2 to $71 with a little over a >>>>> day >>>>> left--late Saturday Night hammer. >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 9:09:56 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> I think that mustard cap is a *great* color. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:53:43 PM UTC-5 Joe Bernard wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> The current bid on that cap is proof positive that we've all been in >>>>>>> the house too long 😳 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 3:36:02 PM UTC-8 Mark Roland >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Well there's your answer--Ugly Rivendell Caps are the new Ugly >>>>>>>> Christmas Sweaters. Get 'em while the gettin's good. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 11:07:05 AM UTC-5 John A. >>>>>>>> Bennett wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I remember that one. It came in as a surprise. >>>>>>>>> Grant said it was the ugliest cap he'd ever seen. >>>>>>>>> We didn't sell them. A few leaked out, I guess. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Used Rivendell caps normally don't sell for anywhere near this >>>>>>>>> amount on eBay. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> John jo...@rivbike.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 12:22:58 PM UTC-8 Benz Ouyang, >>>>>>>>> Sunnyvale, CA wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> So I was browsing eBay and happened upon this auction >>>>>>>>>> <https://ebay.us/KNZAsI>. The auction is for a *used* Rivendell >>>>>>>>>> cycling cap, and started yesterday (Nov 13th). The bids quickly >>>>>>>>>> added up >>>>>>>>>> and currently, a full 6 days before the auction ends, we're already >>>>>>>>>> at $51 >>>>>>>>>> plus $3.95 for shipping. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Looking at the cap in question, I don't see anything special >>>>>>>>>> about it. It's cotton, its proceeds will not benefit any charity, >>>>>>>>>> and it's >>>>>>>>>> *used *(albeit in almost-new condition). Why are people willing >>>>>>>>>> to bid this cap up so high? 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