I've bought some {mostly small) items through ebay
over the years, and I've used a method that works for
me most of the time.
If I don't know what a thing is worth, I do a search
for like items in the closed auctions, or other such
research.
After I get an idea of what it's worth, I place a bid
for what I'm willing to pay, and almost never rebid.
If I lose the auction, "so what". Better than getting
burned or stressing out on some of the games the
bidders and sellers play out there.
Just my 2 cents (200 won)
Steve in Korea
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