Klarinet Archive - Posting 001059.txt from 2002/06

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] eBay questions
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:50:33 -0400

Not really. It simply saves them time if they know the reserve is higher
than they are willing to spend. No point in bidding just to see the auction
end with no one winning it. or bidding when they already know how high they
are willing to go.

Dee Hays
Michigan

----- Original Message -----
From: "CBA" <clarinet10001@-----.com>
Subject: [kl] eBay questions

> Could anyone who has sold items on eBay tell me about
> the reserve price? I keep getting e-mails from
> potential buyers asking about what my reserve price
> is, since I have no history on eBay. Is that allowed?
> Should I tell them my reserve price? Wouldn't that
> mess up my chances for the end price, if they know
> what the reserve rate is?
>
> Bewildered...
>
> Kelly Abraham
> Woodwinds - New York City
>
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