Hello Mike and Listmembers.
Sorry, but your idea is never going to happen. Sniping on ebay is a way of life and has been since the beginning of ebay. The real solution would be for ebay to alter their auctions so that an auction could not end until 5 minuites had passed without a bid. This would make it a TRUE auction venue.
Good luck with sharpening your ebay sniping skills Mike. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
Randy
>From: Mike Groetz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite eBay Bidding Comment
>Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 06:40:31 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Good Morning-
> This is probably a little off topic- but a comment
>I would like to make to see if I am alone in this.
> When bidding in ebay or other on meteorites- there
>is nothing more disappointing than someone that lays
>out for the last few seconds and then outbids you with
>a fast server. It does not give the previous bidder
>any chance to reconsider their offer.
> I know it is fair to do this- but it seems to be
>the same people always doing it. It really gives that
>person a negative image to me.
> I am no better than anyone else- but I try never to
>do this to anyone. I think it would be common courtesy
>among meteorite collectors- especially of this list
>and the IMCA, to never do this to each other. It would
>build mutual respect among us.
> Just a comment- I hope all of you have a good
>weekend.
>Mike G.
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