Why pay "more" for USED??

Their was a seller with (zero) and sunglass's on Ebay, just a few weeks ago that was listing the $850.00 (retail) Gallo two speaker, passive sub and two speaker stands setup for $1500.00. This week it's back again, on sale for less, (what an A-hole).

I'm sure you all are familiar with the psychology of gambling. The competitive bidding frenzy on ebay causes an adrenalin rush, and a true addict will keep bidding up the price, even beyond the list price, in order to "win" and beat the competition. It work in Vegas, why not on ebay?
I love it when 2 buyers get into a bidding war over one of my auctions. Check out how many auctions are now on Audiogon vs Dealer Demos. I'm not the only one hoping to incite a little bidding frenzy.

Sugarbrie, I saw that exact same auction and wondered the same thing. The first auction wound up ending at $4250 and did not reach the seller's reserve. So he then RELISTED the item! I can't understand why he didn't pocket the $4250 as some dealers will discount the B&W's a slight bit and you could walk away with a new pair for that much. The moron (seller) wound up listing them again and this time the auction only closed at $3825. I guess you shouldn't get greedy. ;)
As a side note, I just saw another auction where the guy is listing newer N802's with NO RESERVE! That has to take some balls. Especially since they're only $4400 as of 6pm PST. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1228231481
BTW, the bid history did look suspicious but even the second highest bidder bid $8,001!!
I think I need to start selling more stuff on Ebay. ;)

Check out the auction today and you'll see the high bidder now listed as "not a registered user". Maybe it was a recreational bidder (the type that like to jake up auction bids) and finally trapped himself as high bidder. No history (within 6 months) suggesting a pattern of shield bidding. Ebay really needs to tighten up their registration process. Maybe credit card with verification of email and P.O. mailing address would catch more of this BS. Still got to wonder about the 2nd highest bidder at over full retail plus freight costs.

It gets better! i emailed the high bidder for the speakers and guess what? that's right, the email came back as not deliverable. SHOCKER!