Ebay - Pennsylvania

[Baines]

Stand up machine in vs. cabinet.  Only at $100 right now but it has a reserve.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3285343624&category=13716

[fknmclane]

What's up with this no shipping bullshit?  Why can't this fucker drive to the UPS store and drop this fucking thing off?

[ultimate7]

Would the UPS store really ship something this big?

[fknmclane]

I don't see why not.  A few months ago a guy shipped himself in a large crate.  Why not a RBI arcade?

[Gantry]

I don't think you can just drop it off at UPS.  If you an it's gonna cost a buttload, more than using freight...

[Baines]

I used to work at UPS but I don't remember the details about how big a package can be.  I dont remember seeing much bigger than 125lbs though.  

[Baines]

Would anyone care to enlighten me on what the hell the point is in having a reserve?  I mean, if you want to make sure you get a certain amount out of your item why not just set the minimum bid for that amount?  Whenever my friends or I see a reserve on something we usually don't even bother with it.

[ultimate7]

I've never sold anything on EBay, but I'm guessing it's got something to do with the cost.  I think listing cost is based on starting price,s o the lower the starting price, the cheaper to list, there is an additional cost to have a reserve, but in this case it must be cheaper to have a reserve w/ lower starting price.

[Gantry]

Not to mention that it looks more enticing to see a lower starting price.  But I agree, if I see a reserve on an item I typically won't bid.  Unless it's an absolutely must have item, which this would apply....

Also stay away from all non-paypal auctions, money orders are ass...

[Baines]

If cost is based on starting price then that would make sense.  That and to get people's attention with a low price are the only reasons I could think of.