Crazy eBay bidding

Monkeyman · 01-27-2012, 03:55 PM

People should really check out new prices before they bid on a used item.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160719962817...84.m1423.l2649

Brand new (including pad) is that much. Now somebody gets a used part for a new part price. My bidding stopped at 30 bucks.

Caddyman · 01-27-2012, 04:46 PM

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
Albert Einstein.

**ringadingh** · 01-27-2012, 04:55 PM

I hope that guys around when Im trying to sell some stuff.

Pitchinguy · 01-27-2012, 08:23 PM

Some of those rocket scientists get all caught up in being the top bidder all the time long before time runs out. Go figure! Good for the seller though.

AlabamaNomadRider · 01-27-2012, 09:55 PM

Maybe they think it is an antique.

Sometimes when you start bidding it is hard to stop. Everyone wants to be a winner.

Rotorboy · 01-27-2012, 10:32 PM

It's not used. It's pre tested.

**Jared** · 01-28-2012, 12:18 AM

You've got to be really careful on eBay. Lots of ways to push bids up.

For example, the seller could have multiple account and be bidding on his own item. Worst case scenario, he wins and has to re-list it. Best case scenario, some retard put a high $ for his max bid and the seller make a lot more money than he should.

I personally never bid on an item until the last 20 sec and I put my maximum comfortable amount. Better yet, I mostly buy using only the buy it now feature.

Monkeyman · 01-28-2012, 01:25 AM

I prefer the BIN option but sometimes you can get a good deal with an auction. I got my fairing for a pretty good deal that way. I've got a few things cheap when the seller put something in the wrong category. Nobody searched for it where it was.

**ringadingh** · 01-28-2012, 10:36 AM

I find the auctions with no reserve the best, the buy it nows are usually priced way to high in most cases. At least for bike stuff, electronic accessory's from China sre priced pretty good on the other hand.

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01-27-2012, 04:46 PM	#2
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01-27-2012, 04:55 PM	#3
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01-27-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
Pitchinguy Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 424	Some of those rocket scientists get all caught up in being the top bidder all the time long before time runs out. Go figure! Good for the seller though. __________________ *2011 Nomad* *VBA #01922*
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01-27-2012, 10:32 PM	#6
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01-28-2012, 12:18 AM	#7
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	You've got to be really careful on eBay. Lots of ways to push bids up. For example, the seller could have multiple account and be bidding on his own item. Worst case scenario, he wins and has to re-list it. Best case scenario, some retard put a high $ for his max bid and the seller make a lot more money than he should. I personally never bid on an item until the last 20 sec and I put my maximum comfortable amount. Better yet, I mostly buy using only the buy it now feature. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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01-28-2012, 01:25 AM	#8
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I prefer the BIN option but sometimes you can get a good deal with an auction. I got my fairing for a pretty good deal that way. I've got a few things cheap when the seller put something in the wrong category. Nobody searched for it where it was. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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01-28-2012, 10:36 AM	#9
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I find the auctions with no reserve the best, the buy it nows are usually priced way to high in most cases. At least for bike stuff, electronic accessory's from China sre priced pretty good on the other hand. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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