Posted by Scott at ptc.philtelco.org on May 30, 2000 at 14:31:24:
This is an example of intelligent bidding:
Silent Bob's Sneakers from 'Dogma' (open bid requirement $10)
Clerk22 (Tue May 30 12:19:28 2000) - $10.00
Jayw (Tue May 30 12:51:00 2000) - $11.00
Matte (Tue May 30 14:00:22 2000) - $12.00
Jstecker22 (Tue May 30 14:11:36 2000) - $13.00
See, the opening bid matches that of the asked amount ($10). Then, bids increase by the minimum required amount of one dollar. Congratulations bidders – well done!
This is an example of idiots bidding:
'Build Me Up Buttercup' Placard (open bid requirement $5)
Hoser (Tue May 30 13:14:48 2000) - $20.00
Jstecker22 (Tue May 30 14:08:36 2000) - $21.00
Why, why, why in the name of Christ would you start the bidding $15 dollars (400%) higher than what was asked ?!?!?!? Did you think the scary $20 would frighten everyone away? Was that your entire allowance? Did you just get too excited? Are you daft? Bad form.
Editorial comments:
Think. There apply that to everything.
Scott