[meteorite-list] Meteorite eBay Bidding Comment

From: Matt Morgan <mmorgan_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Jun 11 10:23:08 2004
Message-ID: <40C9BED3.5050406_at_mhmeteorites.com>

You could always bid high enough where this won't happen.
Most people are afraid to go that extra 1.00. Try it, it may work for
you! But really, not much you can do about it. That's life.
Matt

Mike Groetz wrote:

> 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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Received on Fri 11 Jun 2004 10:16:51 AM PDT