Glorious Moonshadow · Mar 24, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34

Alright, this has to do with the auction threads mainly found in high end and sell forums. I was wondering what the purpose of it is. I have a vague idea, that it is the minimum someone would sell for, but if so, why not just make it the s/b?

Anyway, my question is what is the purpose of the r/b?
Could someone please enlighten me.

- Moon

Turbobusa · Mar 24, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37

You appeal the clients with a cheap start price, hopping that they will overbid each other, going beyond the normal price.

Glorious Moonshadow · Mar 24, 2008, 06:08 PM // 18:08

Okay, so in essence, if you plan on trying to get something with an r/b on it, you should just bid at the r/b? because essentially it is the minimum they are going to sell it at?

Turbobusa · Mar 24, 2008, 08:48 PM // 20:48

It's generally what you could have it for IG, maybe a bit more. so if you buy it over the r/b, you probably better off buying it IG. That maybe explude really high end items

Jetdoc · Mar 24, 2008, 10:11 PM // 22:11

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Originally Posted by Glorious Moonshadow

Okay, so in essence, if you plan on trying to get something with an r/b on it, you should just bid at the r/b? because essentially it is the minimum they are going to sell it at?

No, because using a low starting bid functions as:

1. Free bumps.
2. More interest in your thread, as it will have multiple bids on it.
3. Could start a bidding war.

It's annoying as a buyer to encounter a r/b that's higher than the s/b...but it's definitely a valid strategy.

Glorious Moonshadow · Mar 25, 2008, 01:47 AM // 01:47

Alright, thanks. Please close this Mods.

Mar 24, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34	#1
Glorious Moonshadow Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: WISH Profession: Mo/E	r/b on auctions? Alright, this has to do with the auction threads mainly found in high end and sell forums. I was wondering what the purpose of it is. I have a vague idea, that it is the minimum someone would sell for, but if so, why not just make it the s/b? Anyway, my question is what is the purpose of the r/b? Could someone please enlighten me. - Moon

Mar 24, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37	#2
Turbobusa Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: By the Luxon Scavenger Guild: The Mentalists [THPK] Profession: N/	You appeal the clients with a cheap start price, hopping that they will overbid each other, going beyond the normal price.

Mar 24, 2008, 06:08 PM // 18:08	#3
Glorious Moonshadow Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: WISH Profession: Mo/E	Okay, so in essence, if you plan on trying to get something with an r/b on it, you should just bid at the r/b? because essentially it is the minimum they are going to sell it at?

Mar 24, 2008, 08:48 PM // 20:48	#4
Turbobusa Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: By the Luxon Scavenger Guild: The Mentalists [THPK] Profession: N/	It's generally what you could have it for IG, maybe a bit more. so if you buy it over the r/b, you probably better off buying it IG. That maybe explude really high end items

Mar 25, 2008, 01:47 AM // 01:47	#6
Glorious Moonshadow Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: WISH Profession: Mo/E	Alright, thanks. Please close this Mods.