[meteorite-list] Bidding on Screwbay
Hi Graham Jeez, that IS odd! You are right - I think it is best to see all bidders - other bidders can spot a trend in shill bidding as well as the other benefits you mentioned. I really wonder what their motive is here... most auctions are open... Dave IMCA #0092 Sec.BIMS www.bimsociety.org __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Bidding on Screwbay
Ebays motive to keep bidders unanimous is to prevent scammers from contacting losing bidders after an auction closes to offer them a second chance to buy the piece. They claim that the winning bidder renigged on the deal and now its yours to buy. Usually higher dollars amounts. I can remember a few times I received emails from scammers claiming to be Mike Farmer trying to get me to paypal them money to purchase a meteorite. So eventually none of the bidders will be available to see. However you can still access the bidders stats by placing the cursor over their designation. I think it sucks cause you always like to know who you are up against in an auction. Bob __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
