Bob :
I didn't follow that particular auction, but I've noticed that the
condition of the Haynes manuals has a large influence on the price.
Ones described as 'NOS', or 'like new' frequently go for over $50, while
I've seen several in the "shop wear/grease stains/torn cover" category
go for under $25 (in fact, I've bought two of them).
Randall
Bob Simmons wrote:
>
> Heard on the tele this morning that there had been some dubious activity
> on the ebay site regarding groups of people inflating bids for each
> other to jack up prices. How odd that a tr2-tr3 repair manual that I
> had bid on two weeks ago was up to, and over, $50.00 . This week I am
> bidding on the same type item, and my bid was the highest for a week -
> $21.50 . (I did not make this guys reserve, so even though I am the
> high bid, do not get the book). Anyway, how can this be? Those items
> have consistently been around $40 or more dollars.
> Hmmm...
> thanks
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