posted on July 8, 2003 10:15:47 AM
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
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
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
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
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
The auction has been relisted and is now for pre-approved bidders only.
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