In a message dated 10/18/99 12:50:56 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
mikeford_at_socal.rr.com writes:
>
> I and many others have given the issue a LOT of thought, and basically the
> idea of a "live" finish is EXTREMELY popular among both buyers and sellers.
> Implementing it is not a small or simple problem, especially within the
> browser environment which expects the user to ask for updates.
>
One of the other sites I sell on is the LabX auction. This is a 'Live Finish'
auction where the time is extended in two minute increments until there are
no more bids. I think it has a real time function but I have never used it. I
have only sold. never bought.
I really like their format for an auction. It does keep the feeling of the
oral auction. LabX makes their income off of much higher listing fees than
ebay. They do not charge the transaction fee. This seems to be stable
software. I have been using them for a couple of years.
I believe they will sell their software.
I recommend LabX if you have to buy or sell lab equipment. Many pieces of lab
equipment use classic computers within, to keep this on topic.
http://www.labx.com
I do think having a 'live finish' raises the prices paid.
Paxton
Received on Sat Oct 23 1999 - 18:46:09 BST