[Archive]

Posted By: Ben

Bryan, the heartbreak of getting outbid on an item you really wanted is something I think everyone here can sympathize with. I'd say I win about 1 of every 10-15 items I bid on, and that sort of winning percentage is probably pretty typical of most collectors on a budget. Frankly, getting outbid is what ebay is all about, and it's something you'll have to come to terms with as a collector. If a dealer choses to buy for the sole purpose of flipping for a profit, they are free to do so and there's really nothing inherently wrong with that.

Believe me, things could be ALOT worse. Just stay patient, keep your chin up, and you'll pick up things you treasure every so often....and that's all a collector on a budget can really ask for. Good luck.