Re: Strategies for Buying Test Equipment off Ebay

D from BC <myrealaddress@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

Comments? Additions? Arguments? Observations?
Experiences?

As far as I can see, there is only one strategy that makes any
sense. Work out how much an item is worth to you. I.e., what is the
maximum that you would ever buy it for.

Then, put in a bid for that amount a couple of seconds before the
end. (You will need an accurate clock!).


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John Devereux
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