Re: Dumb question about Ebay auctions and prices (platinum //e)

[Chris Morse <chris@cosmicwolf.com>]

On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 00:50:50 -0500, Lockar <lockar@nospam.com> wrote:

>
>   Is the Platinum //e really that rare?  I was just wondering because
>every time I look to see what's on E-Bay I always see these having high
>bids.  For example:
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2772223254&category=4
>610
>
>   Now, I bought a Platium //e two years ago, unopened for $15 shipped.  
>The sad part is, I didn't open the box until this last Monday.  And it
>actually was unopened //e.  So I guess I don't know why it's 'rare'..
>:/
>
>    -Lockar

The auction is only at $45.. Probably won't go too much higher.  I
think it depends who sees it, etc.  It's the "latest //e model" and in
very good condition, so people wanting to pick up a good (reliable?)
//e would probably go for an auction like that.

I don't think "most" people buy //e's etc from eBay for collecting as
much as nostalgia and reliving yester-year.

If you were to get that same auction for $15, I would consider that a
good bargain!  From my experiences, that auction should go for $30-$50
if more than 1 person is interested in it.


// CHRIS