[H-GEN] Auctions

[Robert Brockway]

On Tue, 7 Apr 1998, Frank Brand wrote:

> Further, if you can not get to the auction you can place a bid by
> absentee bidding (which is what I did in this case). I rang the
> auctioneer (after examining the items carefully as possible so that I
> knew what I was bidding on) and placed a bid. Thus I got two machines
> although not present at the auctions (I hope I did if you buggers have
> not pinched them). This method has its advantages, especially if you can
> not get there, it stops you getting carried away and over-bidding. On

This is an important point.  Some people get into a type of frenzy at
auctions -->  They just _have_ to get that item.  Don't fall into this
trap.  As Frank says later, it is never your only chance.

> the other hand, if you are there you can alter you biddding and change
> tactics or strategy depending on what is happening. If you lodge an
> absentee bid just be careful that you are bidding for the right lot and
> you have inspected to the best of your ability. Remember, if you buy
> something useless you will be unhappy but if you are disciplined and
> stick to your price and not buy, other things come up next week. Never
> think this is your only chance...it is not.

Well said.

Infuriating at computer auctions is people who force an items price up or
worse buy the item when you know it will be useless for them (eg:  it is
not PC and they are clearly after cheap PC parts).
Cheers,
	-Robert

--Robert Brockway B.Sc.  Email: robert at zen.humbug.org.au, robert at icc.net.au
				r.brockway at uq.edu.au
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