Originally Posted by alanbikehouston

E-Bay is a funny place. The reputation of the seller means a lot. A guy who has sold fifty bikes will get higher bids than a guy selling a bike for the first time. And, a high minimum bid can kill an auction.

But, you never know who the serious bidders are until the last two minutes of the auction. A bike can jump from $1,500 to $3,000 during those two minutes.