Some poor State fan has finally had enough...
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But for all you Ebay sellers, I've never understood why a seller would begin an auction at a price below his reserve? If you're not willing to sell the golf cart for less than $X,XXX dollars, then why begin the bids below $X,XXX ? What good does that do? I see bids where the bidding has started but the reserve has not yet been met, and I can't help but wonder about it.
Sorry, I think this is kind of sports-related because a golf cart is kind of sporty.
Sorry, I think this is kind of sports-related because a golf cart is kind of sporty.
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">It gives you flexibility to accept the offer or not and it gives you the ability to negotiate with the buyer after the auction has ended.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span> One other thing it gives you a peace of mind.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">I sell a good bit and never use reserve. I do agree with you, just start the bidding at the minimum price you are willing to accept, then move on.MSUCE99 said:
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<<<But for all you Ebay sellers, I've never understood why a seller would begin an auction at a price below his reserve? If you're not willing to sell the golf cart for less than $X,XXX dollars, then why begin the bids below $X,XXX ? What good does that do? I see bids where the bidding has started but the reserve has not yet been met, and I can't help but wonder about it. >>>>
One reason is the competitive nature of Ebay. Once somebody starts bidding on a "good deal" it is hard sometimes for them to stop even when the price starts getting close to retail. Also,many buyers are more reluctant to bid on items that have a reserve price.
So.. the more bidders you can involved, the better chance you have of starting a bidding war.
One reason is the competitive nature of Ebay. Once somebody starts bidding on a "good deal" it is hard sometimes for them to stop even when the price starts getting close to retail. Also,many buyers are more reluctant to bid on items that have a reserve price.
So.. the more bidders you can involved, the better chance you have of starting a bidding war.