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Re: [DISC] Shortcircuit eBay?
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lugnet.market.auction
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Tue, 27 Apr 1999 23:38:54 GMT
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Sorry 'bout the tone. It was not aimed at anyone inparticular, but at the
buyer who says he would have gone $50 more.
I just feel that complaining about a wrong decision, and blaming it on
someone else (e-bay) is silly! Consumers have choices, and must make
decisions. I feel that all the negative stuff about e-bay is missplaced.
If you don't like the way they do business, just do not use e-bay!
Eric
Christopher L. Weeks wrote in message
<37261E32.570175B4@cclabs.missouri.edu>...
> Eric,
>
> It appears that you have an overly-strong emotional attachment to this
> issue. It might be a good idea to step back, take a breather, and avoid
> being rude. As an "intelligent adult" you should be able to handle this
> kind of disagreement without resulting to the tone that you seem to have • assumed.
>
> R2 wrote:
> >
> > > I want to give this idea below some consideration. I had an auction • end
> > > last night where the bidder who had the high bid for five days was • outbid
> > > with forty seconds remaining. Needless to say, he was upset, and said • he
> > > was willing to pay over $50 above the final bid.
> >
> > STOP WHINING! If your buyer was willing to pay $50 above the last bid
> > amount, he/she SHOULD have made their "maximum bid" higher - $50 dollars
> > higher!!!
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> I agree with the sentiment that he should have bid the amount he was
> willing to pay, but again, your tone is out of line.
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> > GET REAL! When I bid, I know what I am willing to pay for something.
> > Therefore, I set my maximum at that level. If someone is willing to pay • more
> > than I am LET THEM HAVE IT!!!
>
> Maybe you do, but most people don't know what they're willing to pay.
> It's a dynamic decision based on numerous changing factors.
>
> > I do not need to be baby sat!!
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> A) I don't think the suggested method is a form of intrusive baby-sitting.
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> B) Are you sure?
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> > Sometimes I can't watch the auctions all day.
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> And?
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> > I know what something is worth, and feel that I can make that dicision • for
> > myself. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THE DICISION FOR ME!!!
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> The first vowel in decision is an e.
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> > Signed,
> >
> > Eric
> > (an intelligent adult!!!!)
>
> --
> Sincerely,
>
> Christopher L. Weeks
> central Missouri, USA
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