Questionable Bidding-Major Auction Houses?

[Frank]

Re: Questionable Bidding-Major Auction Houses?

I do find it interesting that on the night of the auction closing my original bid of $5,000 would hold from 9 PM - the official close time - until 11 AM the next day and then I would be outbid by more than double my $5,000 bid 1/2 hour before they decided to change the auction 15 minute rule and close the auction.

Also, has anyone ever heard of an auction house 15 minute rule lasting 15 hours because of people in Japan?

Dave

I talked with them on the phone and when they originally set the rules where the whole auction continues 15 on each bid, they didn't anticipate it lasting past 4-5 hrs... Sounds like that is why they changed the rule. They also said they are going to figured something out for the next auction. I talked to James and he was really helpful. I suggest calling him if you have any questions. I guess all of this is just part of their growing pains...

[CollectGU]

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Reid,

I'm just curious if you ar referring to me as one of the individuals, because it was my post that was edited....

[apujols04]

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Eric,

Thanks. I was asking because it has seemed to me that there are one or two individuals who clearly are not interested in abiding by the rules. I'm sure you know whom I'm referring to ... I know that Chris and you do an excellent job of making this forum a great place for meaningful and valuable dialogue, but wanted to share my observation.

As always, thanks for your diligence and for such a great site.

Reid

Surely some of these people posted about my jerseys as well.......the people not abiding by the rules......people on this forum will hopefully all be held to the exact same standards.

[Eric]

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Everyone will be held to the same standards on the forum. If anyone has questions about the forum rules please look at the main forum page. As always, I'm available if anyone has any questions.
Eric

[sportscentury]

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Eric,

Thank you. Have an enjoyable football Sunday.

Reid

[sammy]

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People slam private auctions on eBay because they assume there is shill bidding, just because the auction is private.

What is the difference between a private auction on eBay and the auctions run by the major auction houses?

You cannot see who any of the bidders are in either one.

Whereas on eBay you may use a credit card to purchase most items and have a very good chance for a refund if there is a problem.

The major auctions houses do not take credit cards and thus you have no remedy if there is a problem.

As most of them state, "No Returns".

This is one of the few places you can let others know about bad items before they are bid on, either on eBay or a major auction house.

[allstarsplus]

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Sammy - I agree with you on your comparison plus you have the added protection with eBay that they will investigate complaints generally when unusual or suspicious bidding takes place.

We personally stopped doing the Private Auctions because they seemed to attract buyers with no history that would bid and not pay.

I still think the best bargains exist on eBay---just do your homework.