What happened?

[DeereKid9]

I use ebay enough to make me dangerous but, what the heck happened to the bidding on the recent 84 Liquifire?

It went from bids in excess of $1200 back down to a no sale at $850ish.

Was anyone here effected? I was using it to set a base for mine.

Anyone?

[johnnycyclone]

I saw the price drop, but wasn't really watching it that close. No money! Maybe someone retracted their bid, so it went back to the last highest bid?

[johnnycyclone]

Now that you have your base set, I would be willing to go about $850ish on yours Bob. Send me some pics please.

[DeereKid9]

Ah yeah, that's not gonna happen.

[Matt]

I would guess they made a back-channel deal and cancelled the auction. You have to cancel all the bids first to do that.

[Liquifried]

I read the bid history. Two bids were retracted. That sled and auction were a mess. Did not meet the reserve.

I'd run from that sled and that deal!

[jdrob]

Ok fellows I watched the auction END and it never made the reserve ! I believe the high bidder retracted their bid after doing some research OR someone was jacking around ? Then it went back to the second highest bidder.

Ok now my Opinion ! This sled was bid up to what it was worth, and in the condition it was in ! Which obviously the seller thinks it is worth ALOT more. I very much disagree ! Its only worth what someone is willing to pay for it ! There were 420 liquifires produced for 84' they are still out there guys waiting to be found ! I think $850 for the sled was fair with the work it needed and some of the original parts missing !
just my .0135 cents worth

[ChickenRat]

I've retracted bids before in the past. It's not all that uncommon. After further pondering of some of those past items, I lowered my bid and felt it to be just. I had a bid on that sled but it was in the 6's. Semi- rare sled yes but it needed work. There were only 146 1982 Sprintfires produced but in the last 7 years, I've had 5 of them in my possession. One thing I have learned in my years collecting sleds is patience. Give it time and keep searching and you will stumble upon them.

Robb

[jdrob]

I've retracted bids before in the past. It's not all that uncommon. After further pondering of some of those past items, I lowered my bid and felt it to be just. I had a bid on that sled but it was in the 6's. Semi- rare sled yes but it needed work. There were only 146 1982 Sprintfires produced but in the last 7 years, I've had 5 of them in my possession. One thing I have learned in my years collecting sleds is patience. Give it time and keep searching and you will stumble upon them.

Well said ! Patience is the KEY !

[TASKY]

My Grandpa used to say "If you wait long enough you will get everything you want for free." That being said, I do know for a fact that sleds turn up cheaper if you let them find you. TASKY

[I500]

I bid the $850.00. Dont know why i do half the stuff i do. Dont even like the 80,s Liquifires but now i own 4.... What is my problem.?

[johnnycyclone]

What is my problem.?

I'm not sure that is the type of question you should ask on this board Chuck. You are making it way to easy for these guys.

Let me try one: Ummmmm, where do I start Chuck? or how about, Ummmm, I don't know, let me ask your wife.

Sorry, but you did ask the question.

[JD600]

You don't have a problem Chuck! If anyone tells you any different, THEY are the ones with the problem.

DE

P.S., i currently own 12 midmounts. If anyone has a problem, its clearly me....

[JDT]

Just keep buying them Chuck.

It will all work out in the end.

[Flatlander]

I was curious also.....I even emailed him to see what it would take to possibly purchase but I didn't get a response. Anyone have any input?...