TBN Jacket to be auctioned off. Advice needed.
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Hey guys,
Unfortunately we can't allow auctions to take place in the forums as there are some potential liability issues for us.
I PM'd tallyho8 with my recommendation on how best to auction off the jacket.
Unfortunately we can't allow auctions to take place in the forums as there are some potential liability issues for us.
I PM'd tallyho8 with my recommendation on how best to auction off the jacket.
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tallyho8
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I was disappointed that I will not be allowed to auction the jacket on TBN but I guess I can understand their position. I know many of you would have preferred to have the auction here on your favorite web site but we will still discuss it here on the thread as it progresses.
I will probably have to auction it on ebay and link to it from a thread on TBN where we can discuss the auction as it progresses. There is a limit of 10 days on Ebay auctions so we have to let people know about the auction before it starts so everyone can participate.
The main thing I don't like about typical Ebay auctions is that everyone waits for the last second to bid and so it is not too interesting so I am hoping everyone will start bidding early to keep it interesting.
Since I leave for a 2 week vacation next week and will have no access to phones or internet while I am away, I will have to start the auction after I get back in about 3 weeks. Don't worry, you will have your jacket before it gets cold and definitely before the oil gets cleaned up.
I will probably have to auction it on ebay and link to it from a thread on TBN where we can discuss the auction as it progresses. There is a limit of 10 days on Ebay auctions so we have to let people know about the auction before it starts so everyone can participate.
The main thing I don't like about typical Ebay auctions is that everyone waits for the last second to bid and so it is not too interesting so I am hoping everyone will start bidding early to keep it interesting.
Since I leave for a 2 week vacation next week and will have no access to phones or internet while I am away, I will have to start the auction after I get back in about 3 weeks. Don't worry, you will have your jacket before it gets cold and definitely before the oil gets cleaned up.
rmully
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That is so nice of you to donate your winnings :thumbsup:
beppington
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I've had great success selling many things on eBay with all my starting bids at 10 cents & with no reserve ... including a Honda sportbike & a boat. The sportbike sold right at what I thought it was worth, & the boat went for $5,500 when I thought I'd be lucky to get $3,500.
Yes, it's a gamble this way. But I've been happy with the results every time.
I really think you get what the market really thinks its worth when you do it that way.
My 2 cents.
Yes, it's a gamble this way. But I've been happy with the results every time.
I really think you get what the market really thinks its worth when you do it that way.
My 2 cents.
beppington
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That's why I suggest starting the bidding at say 10 cents. Certainly you will get many bids starting at that low level all the way up through, I dunno, say 10 bucks ... The 10 dollar level isn't the key part; It's the fact that your "Number of Bids" will total like 28 for example, which will make other bidders say, "Woah!, what's this all about?!" & look into it.
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I have much success with Ebay also as I have feedback in excess of 1200+ but I just think it would be more fun for all if TBN allowed the auction there.
I think only TBN people will be bidding on it because they are so generous that the bids will probably be much more than the jacket is worth.
If the TBN owners change their mind before I list it on Ebay, I will be glad to have the auction here.
I think only TBN people will be bidding on it because they are so generous that the bids will probably be much more than the jacket is worth.
If the TBN owners change their mind before I list it on Ebay, I will be glad to have the auction here.
RadarTech
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EBAY Title for the auction:
Limited edition TBN CarHartt jacket.
Bidding reccomended for TBN Members.
Limited edition TBN CarHartt jacket.
Bidding reccomended for TBN Members.
RadarTech
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Remember, NO links to ebay?!?!?!?!
Check out that other link----
the official 2 million post contest..
I am practiceing my blow by blow over there!
Jim
