Ebay: Very Old IBM Model 705 Tube-type Logic Module

From: Doug <doug_at_blinkenlights.com>
Date: Thu Jan 21 00:47:41 1999

On Wed, 20 Jan 1999, Good Samaritan wrote:

> Neat item here, and there is also a photo of the Module.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=56733792

OK, since Marvin obviously feels compelled, nay, Destined, to advertise
for eBay, I feel compelled to dissect this particular example to describe
why this is such a Bad Idea.

1) The current bidder on this item is/was a list member. Of course,
Marvin may not remember the email address.

2) I have been watching this particular item all week. Of course, Marvin
could not possibly know this.

3) I knew that this item was squarely in Mark's domain -- he collects a
bunch of old IBM and Univac stuff among other interesting bits. I debated
notifying Mark or bidding on it myself.

4) I chose to wait and nab it myself if Mark didn't find it. He found it.

5) He obviously wanted it. You may have noticed that (3) bids were
registered, but only one bidder. This typically means that a bidder has
rebid to increase his max -- he really wants it.

6) Within minutes of Marvin's Good Samaritan Advertisement, another list
member placed a bid -- the net effect was to increase the price Mark will
have to pay by at least $26.

Thanks so much for this fine service, Marvin.

-- Doug
Received on Thu Jan 21 1999 - 00:47:41 GMT

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