The most aggregious overcharge I'd seen on ebay was someone selling a Mac SE
(I think, could have been a 512k or Plus) for $300 because it had the
signatures on the back of the inside of the case. True, the later SE's
didn't, but I picked up three that do for $1 each from a thrift store, and
there are LOTS more where those came from. The worst part was three people
actually bid on it. Hey, anybody wanna buy a mac? ;)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Passer, Michael" <PasserM_at_umkc.edu>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 2:28 PM
Subject: RE: $700 TRS-80???
> The highest unsuccessful bid was also for $700 by
> someone with a feedback rating of 232. He didn't
> succeed because the winner had placed his $700 bid
> the day before.
>
> There were four bids for >$600, and one for $250.
>
> (from http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=359971659)
>
> I do think it was the well-written description and
> all the pictures that pushed the price up into the
> stratosphere.
>
> --Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> [mailto:owner-classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Dwight Elvey
> Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2000 12:40 PM
> To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> Subject: RE: $700 TRS-80???
>
>
> "Passer, Michael" <PasserM_at_umkc.edu> wrote:
> > I saw that one too--it had to be the description!
> >
>
>
> Hi
> Did anyone ask the bidders why they went so high?
> There may be a valid reason. Looking at the other bidders
> history, the next higher bidder was a regular buyer.
> The winning bid was by someone that has made no other
> purchases. He could have been a fake and wanted to see
> how high things would go. I would be quite interested
> to see how the sale goes through. The buyer has also
> resently changed his handle. Makes one wonder?
> Dwight
>
Received on Wed Jun 28 2000 - 09:24:05 BST