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Re: a short rant...
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lugnet.general
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Wed, 26 May 1999 05:35:34 GMT
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Gary Istok wrote:
> Well the AS (AucZILLA Standard) gets a little skewed on occasion. I, myself am
> a good reason why. I've been on a buying spree lately, and wasn't going to
> participate in Auczilla X, except for the fact that I had a balance from
> previous Auczilla's. Well I decided to just bid on a few things to clear out my
> account. That turned out to be 6 items (two white stairstep arches, and four
> 2x2x3 white corner steep slopes, all of these being very scarce and in high
> demand). The fact that it would cost me several dollars per piece was not a
> concern because my outstanding balance would cover it. Well those six items are
> gonna cost over $40.00. Normally I would say OUCH, but again I didn't care,
> since some of the money was (figuratively) "not coming out of my pocket".
And, I bet, you "prepaid" and got the 15% discount as well:-)
> What some people are gonna do, is to look at the fact that I paid $15 for 2
> white arches. They won't notice that I bought 4 others at a recent auction for
> less than $3. Next thing you know, everyone will be holding onto their "prized"
> arches, because I artificially skewed the bid in Auczilla X. And people wonder
> why there is no price guide. Yes that would ruin the hobby.
>
> Another reason for Auczilla high prices is because of people who enter the
> auction late, after many items have already entered "SOLD" status. They then
> drive up the remaining items that are still available, because they are
> desperate for some winnings, and usually money is not a concern.
>
> Gary Istok
I agree with your analysis completely.
-John
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| Well the AS (AucZILLA Standard) gets a little skewed on occasion. I, myself am a good reason why. I've been on a buying spree lately, and wasn't going to participate in Auczilla X, except for the fact that I had a balance from previous Auczilla's. (...) (27 years ago, 25-May-99, to lugnet.general)
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