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(...) me. (...) Can't argue with that. I treat e-bay like I would treat a really big garage sale. By all means, I'll browse it and see if there's anything worthwhile, and if I can't find a friend or a charity that'll take my old junk, then I'll try (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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<snip> (...) I agree that [eBay's] system has more than a few loose hoses, but designed for the cashflow and glory of the designers and sellers? All the grumbling about eBay doesn't point to very much glory, and the cashflow would be higher if eBay (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) been (...) a (...) bid (...) I know that. My point was two-fold. One was that the system encouraged waiting until the last minute to knock the other bidder out, instead of allowing him time to reconsider his 'proxy' - as in the example I (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I think there may be more than you think. I for one, use an alias because I didn't like having my email address as a handle. I also see eBay much like a swap meet. Lots of sellers, trying to get alot of money for junk. Occasionaly you find (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) I've been lurking on this thread but I have to jump in here. (...) It's very simple: Because people don't know what they're willing to pay. They think they're mad at the other bidder, but what they're actually mad at (without usually knowing (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Mostly agree but I would count Rob Farver, Adam Yulish, Julie K and several others (yes, even Mike Stanley, that no account scoundrel! :-) ) as part of our gang. Consider them the exceptions that prove the rule as most sellers are not. (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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"Christopher L. Weeks" wrote: < a hard question, the original one of this thread > I think this was addressed to me. I've been fascinated by the thread but don't have time to plunge in. I did want to answer the question. AFAI am concerned, and I do (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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<snip> (...) I'd say more than 2/3. Almost all of the auctions I've been in as a buyer and a seller follow this pattern. (...) Remember that in a proxy bidding system such as eBay, the highest bid is defined as "just a little more" than the second (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Jasper Janssen wrote in message <36c2d88b.5143265@lu...et.com>... (...) So you are to blame for these headaches I get. I hope you are looking after my body, I may have taken it for granted but I felt kind of sentimental about it, we had some good (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Jasper Janssen wrote in message <36c2d88b.5143265@lu...et.com>... (...) 64. Jesse ___...___ Jesse The Jolly Jingoist Looking for answers? Read the rec.toys.lego FAQ! (URL) in Deja News! (URL) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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Jeff Johnston wrote in message <36C0D5AC.3D7D0B2@me...ne.net>... (...) I think one of the key reasons they use that system is human nature. In other words, it is working fine--even better than fine, perhaps. Jesse ___...___ Jesse The Jolly Jingoist (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Yes, that's it. I disconnected you from your body, and gave your brain net access. All for the purpose of eating you, while still giving the illusion of you being alive. Jasper Actually - There was a HitchHiker's Guide to the Galaxy reference (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Well...to be fair, eBay /does/ have that 'bidding gnome' thing. The idea is that you tell it the maximum you want to pay for the set, and it does the bidding for you so you don't have to watch it. This is why the final bid is usually only the (...) (26 years ago, 10-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) could (...) drugs (...) What are you implying? that I am a brain in a vat? Are you the scientist? Did you eat my body? Tim (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Peeve: people who ask a or b questions. (...) Hey, M:tG was still alive last time I checked. I should hope so, I've still got some :) Jasper (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Think on this some more and you'll be the Ruler of the Universe. [0] Jasper [0] No points for this reference. (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) YM sentient. HTH. Jasper (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) it (...) of (...) This is an interesting point of view. If I am to be totally rigorous then as I sit here typing how do I know the back of me head still exists? I can't see it, I'm not touching it, It doesn't hurt or tickle or anything, there (...) (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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(...) Ah, a firm, solid agreement! (now, if only I could figure out which part of the sentence he was responding too...) Pet peeve: people who answer 'a or b' questions with yes. (...) been (...) I've noticed that part too, but I'm perfectly willing (...) (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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John Neal wrote in message <36BFD70C.8D95A0E6@u...st.net>... (...) our (...) being (...) due (...) orginally, (...) Aha once again a newsgroup discussion boils down to religion. [1] It is interesting that the only way you can justify your belief in (...) (26 years ago, 9-Feb-99, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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