I used to work with a general merchandise auctioneer. He sold large lots of
things, as well as individual items. Auction fever can really get people
going. One of his favorite things to do, mid-auction, was auction an empty
cardboard box. The more beat up, the better. Usually if he could get an
initial bid, he could get lots more. I saw one go, on day, for over $300.00.
Oh, in case you're wondering whether he took the money? Heck yeah!
He'd always made up a "package" prior to the auction. It was some really
cool items that would be selected and presented to a usually VERY nervous
winning bidder publicly some time later in the auction. He always made sure
the bidder got well more than his or her money's worth and it was a great
gimmick.
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Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: Chip Stratton [mailto:cstrat@xxxxxxxxxx]
Subject: RE: [OM] OT eBay comment
You have to remember that we usually aren't privy to the reasoning people
employ when trying to determine the value an item has for them. Many things
can factor that we aren't aware of.
Chip Stratton
cstrat@xxxxxxxxx
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