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Hey guys, bomar and rdm make a good point. It would seem that we would want to avoid running up the price on fellow members.
I have, myself, in the past posted links to auctions that I thought were relevant to some topic being discussed. I will refrain from doing that in the future. Mostly because of the possibility of helping all of the slugs out there lurking on Steel Soldiers who are not registered users.
(maybe instead of posting to the forum (where the whole world can see), one could send a PM to a fellow member that is in need of the item.)
I also believe in not creating bidding wars between members (my apologies if I have in the past, it was not knowingly so). However, there are some obstacles inherent to eBay to keep in mind that will be difficult to overcome.
1. Some members may have a different name on eBay than the name they use on Steel Soldiers (myself included), which makes it difficult to recognize a fellow member.
2. Alot of bidding takes place in the waning seconds of an auction. - no way to tell if two members are simultaneously sniping.
3. How do you handle the scenario where Steel Soldier "A" bids first, but bids ridiculously low because he doesn't really need the item. Then Steel Soldier "B" (who really needs the item!)comes along, sees that fellow member, Soldier "A" is bidding and he stays out. Then outsider "C" bids a reasonable amount at the last moment and takes the item.
I know, there are alot of "ifs" in there, but just trying to point out possibilities.
I guess, in summary, what I am trying to suggest is: Think courteously and use PMs concerning eBay.
I have, myself, in the past posted links to auctions that I thought were relevant to some topic being discussed. I will refrain from doing that in the future. Mostly because of the possibility of helping all of the slugs out there lurking on Steel Soldiers who are not registered users.
(maybe instead of posting to the forum (where the whole world can see), one could send a PM to a fellow member that is in need of the item.)
I also believe in not creating bidding wars between members (my apologies if I have in the past, it was not knowingly so). However, there are some obstacles inherent to eBay to keep in mind that will be difficult to overcome.
1. Some members may have a different name on eBay than the name they use on Steel Soldiers (myself included), which makes it difficult to recognize a fellow member.
2. Alot of bidding takes place in the waning seconds of an auction. - no way to tell if two members are simultaneously sniping.
3. How do you handle the scenario where Steel Soldier "A" bids first, but bids ridiculously low because he doesn't really need the item. Then Steel Soldier "B" (who really needs the item!)comes along, sees that fellow member, Soldier "A" is bidding and he stays out. Then outsider "C" bids a reasonable amount at the last moment and takes the item.
I know, there are alot of "ifs" in there, but just trying to point out possibilities.I guess, in summary, what I am trying to suggest is: Think courteously and use PMs concerning eBay.
