posted on July 8, 2003 10:15:47 AM new
Sorry, don't know who to make a link...I read this "news story" on Drudge report. New seller? with -0- feedback, bid started at $100,000.,,,,bidders names are private? Wonder how high it will go?
posted on July 8, 2003 10:29:07 AM new
It is not at all unusual for items like this to utilize private auctions. People able to bid in this range would rather not have their identities made public on a forum like ebay. Makes them target for a infinite amount of spamming, "special offers" and scam/hack attempts. Since these are items with verifiable sources and documentation I would expect this one to go high. It's already 50% above starting bid.
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posted on July 8, 2003 01:33:59 PM new
A Private Auction would be the ONLY way to prevent prankster bidders. The auction seller has to be sure to get bidders to the auction any way he can ( Elvis newgroups, etc. )
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posted on July 8, 2003 07:55:47 PM new
DARN! Seller ended the auction! We will never know how much someone was willing to back for elvis' tooth - last bid was 2,000,000+
posted on July 8, 2003 08:26:42 PM new
The seller got his leads and now can avoid the ebay FVF fees. The ebay auction was a good investment for only the listing fees.
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posted on July 8, 2003 08:33:42 PM new
The auction has been relisted and is now for pre-approved bidders only.
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