OT: Re: Periodic rants on eBay

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Thu Oct 25 15:12:25 2001

>> Love it or hate it, eBay is the most credible source of pricing or value
>> that I know of.
>
>I find this comment to be INcredible.
>
>Are you saying that an ad for a $2,500 TRS-80 Color Computer is
>"credible"? "But it didn't sell!", you scream.
>
>Fine. How about the original Macintosh that went for close to $1,000
>because it was "signed on the inside of the case by all the original
>design team members"?
>
>"...credible source of pricing..."
>
>I'm sorry that any small comment made about eBay has to erupt into a
>worthless pro/con debate about it.

Don't act the fool, by credible I mean looking at several completed
auctions including reading the descriptions and shipping terms and applying
a little common sense. If I am really curious I go so far as to check on
the bidders and seller feedback rating and prior transactions. Lots of good
information is available for those who really look.

BTW I said most credible, so whats your alternative to ebay as a price
reference?
Received on Thu Oct 25 2001 - 15:12:25 BST