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11-17-2006, 10:09 AM
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Re: LINE WAITING at BEST BUY for PS3
It looks like people are just waiting for auctions that are about to end and then making fake bids. This really messes up the auction as the seller can then either go back to the last bid, which is no probably much lower than the actual number he/she would get if the auction proceeded normally, or relist and it happens again. It seems like people are just frustrated at the lack of unit and the scalpers.
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#122
11-17-2006, 10:28 AM
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Re: LINE WAITING at BEST BUY for PS3
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The biggest problem I see with the cash-in-hand approach is theft. You're basically walking up to people and saying "I have at least a couple grand and maybe more in cash on my person." [/ QUOTE ] Speaking of theft: 1 shot in Conn. Playstation waiting line http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061117/...ion_shooting_6
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#123
11-17-2006, 10:55 AM
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Re: LINE WAITING at BEST BUY for PS3
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It looks like people are just waiting for auctions that are about to end and then making fake bids. This really messes up the auction as the seller can then either go back to the last bid, which is no probably much lower than the actual number he/she would get if the auction proceeded normally, or relist and it happens again. It seems like people are just frustrated at the lack of unit and the scalpers. [/ QUOTE ] FWIW, I think this is an awesome way to eff the system if you're pissed about not getting one. Also, it's why craigslist should be the preferred method of sale.
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#124
11-17-2006, 11:12 AM
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Re: LINE WAITING at BEST BUY for PS3
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[ QUOTE ] It looks like people are just waiting for auctions that are about to end and then making fake bids. This really messes up the auction as the seller can then either go back to the last bid, which is no probably much lower than the actual number he/she would get if the auction proceeded normally, or relist and it happens again. It seems like people are just frustrated at the lack of unit and the scalpers. [/ QUOTE ] FWIW, I think this is an awesome way to eff the system if you're pissed about not getting one. Also, it's why craigslist should be the preferred method of sale. [/ QUOTE ] Yep, every auction I've watched end for the last hour has been messed up by fake bids. This one had one of $99,999,999.00 It looks like it's going to be a nightmare to sell these on ebay so in that way I'm glad I didn't get one.
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#125
11-17-2006, 11:20 AM
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Re: LINE WAITING at BEST BUY for PS3
Step 1. Create 3 accounts.
Step 2. Bid for PS3 at a price you want (say 2k) Step 3. Use other 2 accounts to bid 15k and keep out bidding each other. Step 4. Right before auction ends, retract bids for the other 2 accounts. Step 5. Buy PS3 at original bid. Step 6. PROFIT!!!
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#126
11-17-2006, 11:55 AM
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Re: LINE WAITING at BEST BUY for PS3
i'm going to do buy-it-nows where u have to pay immediately with paypal for mine
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#128
11-17-2006, 12:22 PM
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Re: LINE WAITING at BEST BUY for PS3
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Isn't there an option for only allowing pre-approved bidders? It shouldn't be that hard to beat the people screwing with the auctions. [/ QUOTE ] If you just wait a couple days it will probably calm down as well and I don't see the real prices dropping.
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#129
11-17-2006, 12:34 PM
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Re: LINE WAITING at BEST BUY for PS3
One went for US $89,000,100.00 ?
Aren't the bids legally binding? I wonder if that guy would pursue the $89 million bidder and try to "settle" for a smaller amount. THAT WOULD BE NEWS!
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