neonmania
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posted on May 26, 2003 07:40:28 PM new
Auction - my mistake - eBay actually did something to make our lives easier. Last time Ihad to cancel an auction you had to individually cancel each bid.
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ahc3
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posted on May 26, 2003 07:46:26 PM new
I have had to cancel an auction recently - Ebay will remove the bids before you cancel the auction. This is different than it used to be. Having an item for sale with bids is NOT a binding contract. An item that has sold is. A sell can cancel an auction if they wish without worrying about any problems from ebay.
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Roadsmith
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posted on May 26, 2003 08:23:40 PM new
Just for clarification: The person who sent me the corrected information on this pitcher wasn't yet a bidder and didn't indicate she'd be bidding at all. She just thought I'd like to know, and ended her message with "I hope this helps you." It was awfully kind of her to do this, I think.
One interesting note: I relisted, got an error message because my reserve price on the relisting was higher than the original reserve price (I'd bumped it up $10). I wasn't aware of this rule!
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sparkz
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posted on May 26, 2003 08:26:59 PM new
Roadsmith did the right thing. To have let that auction continue when you knew the description was not correct would have approached misreprentation not to mention keyword spamming by leaving Cambridge in the description. As sellers, we owe it to our bidders to provide them with the most accurate description and information possible on items we list. Good going Roadsmith. I hope your new listing results in the mother of all bidding wars 
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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Roadsmith
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posted on May 26, 2003 08:41:27 PM new
Thanks, sparkz! I actually would accept the niece of all bidding wars, or the second cousin twice removed of all bidding wars! We shall see. . . .
EDITED TO ADD: The new auction # is 2637262084, if any of you would like to see it now.
[ edited by Roadsmith on May 26, 2003 08:44 PM ]
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auctionace
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posted on May 26, 2003 10:25:47 PM new
Please double check the info the person told you about the item before canceling the auction. I've had tips sent via 'Ask Seller A Question' that turned out to be bogus info.
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Dejapooh
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posted on May 27, 2003 10:27:23 AM new
I hope you took new pictures. Get black crate paper and put it under and behind the pitcher. That will show off the etchings and make the item stand out. outdoors lighting is good, but a light behind you and 45 degrees off to the side would work well too. Experiment with your pictures, this item deserves it.
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. B. Franklin
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Roadsmith
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posted on May 27, 2003 11:51:51 AM new
Dejapooh: Thanks. I knew there was a trick to photographing glassware but couldn't find my notes and don't do it very often. If I can find some black paper I may add a couple of pictures. Appreciate the suggestion.
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bear1949
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posted on May 27, 2003 07:39:21 PM new
Roadsmith.....You made the right decision on relisting your pitcher.
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Roadsmith
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posted on June 2, 2003 06:11:50 PM new
Bump.
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toasted36
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posted on June 2, 2003 06:24:42 PM new
I see that pitcher is on fire ! You Go Roadsmith !!!! alittle over 2 hours left I hope they keep the bidding up !! I'm glad you relisted I truely believe it has helped !
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ohmslucy
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posted on June 2, 2003 06:47:58 PM new
Fabulous!
Adele, I'll be watching it end...
Lucy
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sparkz
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posted on June 2, 2003 08:38:06 PM new
Hey everybody!! Let's all head to the Idllewild Saloon. Roadsmith's buying!!!
The light at the end of the tunnel will turn out to be an oncoming train.
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Roadsmith
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posted on June 2, 2003 08:59:41 PM new
Yeah, sure! Like you could find my little town! Don't blink or it's gone. But I would buy for everyone if you were all here.
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