SNES Chrono Trigger, Sealed

[jonjandran]

They weren't zero feedback bidders, they were low feedback bidders(less than 10 feedback, although one has 85) and their explanation was that they put in the wrong amount.

There were several 0 feedback bids (at least 10) that have been removed also.

They may have been retracted when the other guy retracted his and that made the 0 feedbacker become the high bidder and he didn't want that.

Who knows ?

[The 1 2 P]

There were several 0 feedback bids (at least 10) that have been removed also.

They may have been retracted when the other guy retracted his and that made the 0 feedbacker become the high bidder and he didn't want that.

Who knows ?

I was just going by the bid retraction list at the bottom of the bid list. As for who knows exactly what happened: Joe does of course. But still, it's weird that so many people retracted their bids at the same time. Not only that, but I'd say this is the most affordable I've seen this game in awhile.

[digitalpress]

What an exciting auction! Who has ever seen an auction high bid go DOWN 300 dollars in a day!

Don't sweat it, I'm not. Even if it ends at $200, I'm fine with it. It really isn't about the money. When I really care I post all over the internet - this auction has only been promoted HERE (at least by me).

The three retractions today are the most interesting development. My initial thought was that maybe there is some collusion, where one guy said to the other "I'm going to go for the open Chrono Trigger instead", but that wouldn't explain the other two. Or maybe these big spenders are playing each other, backing down just to see what each other had bid previously. Two of the three have a short history yet this isn't their first time with bid retractions. Or maybe a combination of these things.

In any event, I've really enjoyed watching this unfold. I hope this last day proves as entertaining - and I will try to contact some of these bidders after the auction to find out just what WAS going on. Could make for a great little story.

[The 1 2 P]

In any event, I've really enjoyed watching this unfold. I hope this last day proves as entertaining - and I will try to contact some of these bidders after the auction to find out just what WAS going on. Could make for a great little story.

Yes, we all want to know whats up with that triple bid retraction move. I guess just keep us posted.

[tornadostormxl]

how much did you say you gave to the guy again?

[The 1 2 P]

how much did you say you gave to the guy again?

He didn't. He just said he gave him his asking price. So whatever the seller told Joe he wanted for this game--thats exactly what he got.

[Vroomfunkel]

I'll hazard a guess at what is actually going on here - people are using secondary accounts to test out where other bidders' max bids are before they decide if they're going to go for it.

Could be wrong, of course... I would still expect it to hit $1k+ by the end. We'll see ..

[rik1138]

When did Ebay allow bidders to retracts bid?

eBay has always allowed sellers to retract bids... Although if you do it a lot, they will eventually suspend your account.

[gepeto]

There seems to be some gamesmanship going on here. At first I thought the retractions was a test to see where the high bid was. Then I thought they did it to throw people off figureing it 1000,00 out of my price range. Then I thought maybe it is to throw the scent something is wrong here.

Maybe it was the fact that another boxed one was presented for auction and after days of thinking they figure unsealed isn't so bad. It will be interesting to see where it all ends. I predict the two retractions will be bidding heavy on the unsealed one at snipe time..

[The 1 2 P]

Yeah, another dude(the fourth to do so) retracted his bid as well. I thought it was funny last night when the bid got down to $429. But when it's all said and done--it will definitely hit atleast $1,000. However, now I'm starting to doubt it will beat the previous record of $1,200 plus.

[The 1 2 P]

Not a bad finish but alittle shy of the record. But you still made a decent profit so it's all good. Congrats.

[jajaja]

It ended at $1184. Congrats on the sale!

[digitalpress]

I think I called that one - I'd bet anything that those last 3 "newcomers" may have placed scout/shill bids beforehand just to see where the high water mark was. Once 1100 seemed to top things off, everything unraveled until the snipe period. Very interesting auction history indeed and I do plan on contacting the top 3 or 4 just to see if I can glean anything for a juicy but anonymous story.