Posted by admin | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 06-09-2008
Tags: antiques, antiques online auctions, art, auction, auctions, shopping
Why do people overspend (IMHO) on eBay?
I’ve been looking at iPod shuffles, the new ones that are teeny tiny OMG I can’t find it it’s that small.
On eBay they’re going for more than the price Apple is charging. I’ve seen this with other items as well that are not hard to find in stores. I know everyone does not live near a mall, but what gives?
Is there something about eBay that makes people not research the things they want to buy before they buy items that are readily available (as opposed to antiques, hard to find items, collectibles)?
I’m not knocking eBay, or the buyers and sellers – I’ve held some very successful auctions in the past, but it is strange to see what people are paying for stuff that they can go out and buy at the store without the extra fees, seller identity, etc.
Anyone out there have the experience where it was worth it to pay the extra $ for something on eBay that also was in the stores? Was it a time or a easier to buy online situation? Serious answers please.
I have done it for convenience. I work a job that is an all day thing. The last thing I want to do is go trudging through a mall at 8 p.m. Also, I buy mostly antiques and unique one of a kind items. It would take me forever and a day to find such an item here. So just like anything, a lot of people will pay a higher price for convenience sake. Especially if money is no object to begin with.
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