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 jph
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I'm listing an item, and I can see where I can input a starting bid. On other items that I've seen on the site, there is no starting bid, but there is a hidden reserve price.

Does anyone know how you go about setting a reserve price?

Thanks

 
Posted : November 13, 2012 5:20 am
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At the top right, click "Switch to Advanced Tool". You will then find the option down buy the price. NOTE: THERE IS AN ADDED FEE FOR THIS. It will give you a chance to see how much after you select RESERVE PRICE and click "see listing fee"
Good Luck

 
Posted : November 13, 2012 5:32 am
 jph
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Thanks, Scott

 
Posted : November 13, 2012 5:40 am
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Be aware that setting a reserve will drive away a significant percentage of potential bidders, because the reserve dampens the sense that they stand to get a bargain. Unless the item you're selling is so obscure that the market for it is too small to generate healthy bid competition, you're generally better off with a low opening bid and no reserve.

 
Posted : November 13, 2012 7:13 am
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YOU CAN START AT A HIGHER PRICE TO EXCLUDE GAME PLAYING BIDDERS --THEN POST A BEST OFFER OPTION--YOU CAN ACCEPT OR REJECT BUT IT OPENS DIALOGUE FOR NEGOTIATION--TDD

 
Posted : November 14, 2012 11:47 am