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Ranger375
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I have been watching an auction for about a week and it is getting close to closing. I checked on the auction only to find that the Seller has substantially raised the auction minimum starting price hours out from auction close. Now, I realize that since no bids had been placed that the Seller can raise or lower the price as they see fit. However, it seems rather unethical to raise the price just prior to auction close, rather like a bait and switch move in my opinion.
My question is, "Would you trust a Seller that engages in this type of business practice?"
Not me, I'm out.
Also, why not include price changes in an "auction history" box as that might assist buyers in seeing trending price moves? Just a suggestion.
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His guns, his prices. I'd like to see the auction. Please post the link.
If the price was suddenly out of my range, I'd move along. Otherwise, he's not doing anything out of line and if his feedback is top-shelf, I figure everything is on the up & up.
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
If you don't like the price do not bid...... I have seen items go almost to the end of the auction without any bids and end with several in the last day or even last hours. Maybe the item has a ton of watchers and the seller is fishing for a few more bucks....
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Hmmm.......is this also your post from 9 years ago @Ranger375 ?
🇺🇲 "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." - Thomas Jefferson 🇺🇲
He's just trying to keep from losing his a__ but I don't like the idea either, one would think that the seller would start off with the beginning minimum bid being a number he could live with and let it ride. I don't see how raising the minimum would stimulate more interest if there was none at a lower minimum but "his gun, his prices" is spot on and you did have a chance to bid on it with the original, lower minimum.
However, to answer your question, No, I wouldn't deal with someone that did that, I'd just keep on looking.
There is your answer^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I mostly ignore minimum starting price/reserve auctions.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
The other watchers must have agreed with me. Auction ended with no bids but relisted for higher price. Seller has a B rating. Not surprised.
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