berettaprofessor
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Rule 8: Crap, I got it! Did I really need this? How am I gonna explain it to the missus?
Quite true.The Seven Stages of Gunbroker Auctions
1. No reserve! Maybe I'll get a great deal on this!
2. Ok, it's no longer a steal, but it's still a great deal
3. Ok, it's still a good deal
4. Ok, it's still cheaper than retail
6. Do I really want to pay for this?
The secret of eBay/GB selling is to be honest with yourself and decide on the minimum amount you'll take. Then start your auction there.5. Crap, why did I set my reserve price so high?
7. You sniping sonofagun! Why didn't you just bid that amount in the first place instead of waiting until the last minute?
natman said:Remember, you can only be sniped if somebody is willing to pay more than you. You do not have a right to see their bid first and then make up your mind to bid more.