posted on March 15, 2006 12:08:49 PM
I still say that's alot of money for a tin can Good luck to him though. Will be watching to see what it goes for this time around.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
posted on March 15, 2006 02:20:12 PM
If I remember correctly the final bid last time was over $27,000 and judging by the questions and replies the reserve was $30,000 or more.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
posted on March 15, 2006 02:34:01 PM
No it ended at $23,350.00.
The orginal post was "Someone's having a good week" a few items down. I think that's why I was thinking it was $25,000. A lot of money for a beer can either way.
posted on March 15, 2006 02:42:26 PM
Relisting this item at $25,000 opening bid has got to be one of the DUMBEST selling strategies I have seen in a long, long time.
A smart seller would capitalize on all the attention this item got the first time around. An even smarter seller would contact those media outlets that haven't carried the story yet. A downright inspired seller would then start the can at 99 cents no reserve and allow every beer can collector in America a shot at it.
Auctions are all about fantasy, folks, particularly when there are rare or one-of-a-kind items on offer. By allowing open bidding, the seller would have given untold pleasure to hundreds, maybe thousands of people by letting them dream a little bit. It's clear from the comments on this auction that some people are feeling gypped by the high opening bid.
This idiot of a seller doesn't seem to get that just because it only went to $23-thousand-something last time doesn't mean that there hasn't been FAR more attention focused on the item since then and that repeating the auction -- even with a reserve -- would make tons more sense than opening it at $25,000.
This seller does not know how to sell. If it gets one bid, it'll be a miracle or a sport bidder.
posted on March 26, 2006 06:17:27 PM
" No it ended at $23,350.00.
The orginal post was "Someone's having a good week" a few items down. I think that's why I was thinking it was $25,000. A lot of money for a beer can either way."
$23,350.00 and he didnt offer it to the highest bidder? IDIOT
posted on March 26, 2006 09:31:41 PM
ME--I would have taken the 23 thousand and gone on vacation for about 3 months. Guess this guy places a very high value either meet it or don't get it. Willing to put on shelf to gather dust than take what I would consider ok funds. OH well takes all kinds I guess.
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posted on March 27, 2006 11:52:50 AM
I find it amusing the guy is starting it at $25k, but can't throw in free shipping!! The poor guy needs the $4.05 for priority shipping.....I can picture his silly looking invoice now!...
posted on March 27, 2006 02:24:09 PM
max40 - Well the answer is yes and no. No, only $5,000 on regular mail. But Yes on Registered Mail. Registered mail can be covered for up to a maximum of $25,000.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
Good luck to him though. Will be watching to see what it goes for this time around.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein