Victor bat

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by tcdyess

I am kind of tossed here.

Assuming you're not British...

But seriously, we can learn just as much about an item from discussing it after the auction as during. There have been plenty of "why did this go for so much" posts that I've learned a good bit from.

I agree that whoever is most determined to get the item will. That's how auctions work. I still think that calling attention to an auction can only make it harder (more expensive) to win, which is why I personally try not to mention auctions I (or anyone I know) am trying to win until afterward. To each his own though.

[murphusa]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Assuming you're not British...

But seriously, we can learn just as much about an item from discussing it after the auction as during. There have been plenty of "why did this go for so much" posts that I've learned a good bit from.

I agree that whoever is most determined to get the item will. That's how auctions work. I still think that calling attention to an auction can only make it harder (more expensive) to win, which is why I personally try not to mention auctions I (or anyone I know) am trying to win until afterward. To each his own though.

funny, lets keep things on ebay a secret but the major auction houses want you to see and know about their auctions.

no one is going to steal this bat, it could go for over a grand, 35-36" bats are a premium on regular bats but one that is over 105 years old and from a great older maker. This is special

[tcdyess]

Think of it as spurring the economy!!!!!

[thecatspajamas]

Don't misunderstand me: From a seller's perspective, it's GOOD to have more eyes on your items. Same goes if you're an auction house or eBay itself for that matter. More eyes = more bidders = higher prices = more money in your and/or your consignor's pocket.

My statements about keeping an item a secret are based on the premise that we're looking at things from a buyer's perspective, and they're all personal preference. If you want to blow trumpets and wave your pile of cash in the air as you drop it in the seller's pocket, you're certainly welcome to. Just keep in mind that by doing so you might have to deposit a bit more in the coffers.

Something else to consider in all this is that it's typically frowned upon (if not outright against the rules) for a seller to come on the boards and tout their own wares outside of the B/S/T section. Is it okay though to have your buddy come on and point to your item listed on eBay? I'm not suggesting that's what the OP was doing, but just something to think about.

[deebro041]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Something else to consider in all this is that it's typically frowned upon (if not outright against the rules) for a seller to come on the boards and tout their own wares outside of the B/S/T section. Is it okay though to have your buddy come on and point to your item listed on eBay? I'm not suggesting that's what the OP was doing, but just something to think about.

I know you are not judging my character here, I would never encourage such an action. I am from Canada and I never come across items like this up here.
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