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(...) It would be a good way to just put something up for sale on eBay. eBay reaches a wider audience than, say, a garage sale or classified ad. eric (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) True, true. But riddle me this, Batman, why not set the min bid to 200, the buy it now to 225 and the auction time frame to 1 day. If someone bids, you get at least 200, and on the other hand, someone might actually take the buy it now. that's (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Oh dear sweet god, please don't put on Frank Gorshin's costume. (...) I didn't say it was perfect, or how I would do it if I was trying the same thing... just that it's not *as* stupid as it might first appear- which is plenty dumb, if you're (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) fair enough! I *am* interested in ways to effectively use Buy it Now (although don't want to get TOO carried away until we know if it's a keeper feature or not) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Well, here is one that worked for the buyer. Sure wish I had seen it and I were that buyer... (URL) is not initially shown is that the item bidding was to start at $14.99. This can be seen only on a lego* dacta* search list and the bid (...) (24 years ago, 22-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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While we're discussing eBay, can someone explain to me why it is that people are willing to pay retail or more (not even taking into account shipping!) for Lego items that are currently available in-stores or even on-line? I just don't get it. Are (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Perennial topic. Your guesses are indeed the accepted wisdom as to why, at that level of analysis. I used to try to do something about it, but I gave up. People don't know what's available, and sellers take advantage of it. If they're too lazy (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) I sold opened arctic sets a few weeks ago which did return more than I paid (although I did get them cheap). When I listed them, I thought they'd only go for pennies to a UK buyer (low shipping). However, it transpired that the sets I listed (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) If you were being sarcastic, you left off a smiley. If you weren't, I resent the implication, which is false. It so happens that it is significantly easier to get a current reference than an expired one, so you can accuse me of laziness, but (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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(...) Put it this way Larry, I would not do it. (...) I accept it may well be easier for you. I don't accept you had to post the link to start with. (...) Not with me I don't think. What was the outcome? Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory)
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Scott, Larry, Come on, you two. Sometimes I get the feeling that you are no more mature than a couple of two-year-olds. I mean, honestly. Do you have to get at it every time you get into discussion? If you really think it's necessary, take it to (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.market.theory, lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Thanks for the shake. Scott A (...) (24 years ago, 23-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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