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I was hoping no one would notice that one. Well mark it as one I won't get.
Jeff
Jeff
I agree, DJH. It never ceases to amaze me when someone posts a live auction that they, themselves want to bid on. It's like saying "Hey, everyone here's a hat you should go bid a lot on so it costs me even more to buy! I just hate paying low dollars for a hat, ya know?"
If it were a size smaller, I'd ramp that price up to 200 bucks, then watch it go to someone else. As it is, though, I sure hope you get it, Terry, rather than one of the large-headed circling sharks who have sensed blood . . . Best of luck!
Hey, my mistake. I'd rather let you guys know I'm interested ...
Here's the thing... we are all interested in hats (it's why we're here, after all). The thing is, when you see an auction, it is better in most of our opinions to just quietly watch it. If you alert everyone to it, then you may be telling umpteen guys who weren't aware it was on sale about the auction and now you are possibly initiating a bidding war that will end up costing someone more than if fewer people saw the auction in the first place. That's why most guys frown on posting live auctions.
Not only are you likely costing yourself more money for a hat, but now you've also upset the guys that were quietly watching it.
Lastly, there is no calling dibbs on an auction. So, with your "I'd rather let you guys know I'm interested," that seems to be saying that you think you "called it first." If I misread that, please let me know, but there is no "Hey, guys, I am watching this hat, so could you guys not bid on it" business. We are all out for our own collections and all auctions are fair game. There ain't no "I saw it firsts" on ebay!
Anyway, don't feel too odd on this. It seems to me that newer guys often make this mistake and get joshed about it. So, to recap, most people are not very happy when a live auctio is posted. Best practice is never to post an auction until it is over.
I was happy to get this "new" Stetson 15 for a fair bit less than I expected...
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Very nice. I love the certainty of OPS tag dating.
I'll be all around, and probably in, Bay Villiage this weekend.
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Hamilton County, just west of the city, out near River Downs race track. Born in Children's hospital downtown. Went to Anderson Middle school (now long gone) and Anderson High.
Back on topic, sorry about the Ebay listing post. I won't do it again. Good luck to those bidding.
Cheers Lefty. Those OPS tagged hats must be the easiest of all to date.