Originally Posted by
SweetLou
What would a recession have to do with it anyway? A recession might prevent people from bidding, but once they bid and win, they pay. Do you people bid on items then check to see if you can afford it?
They may wait until payday to actually pay for it. The *average* folk don't seem to have a lot of disposable income, but they do have a ton of credit card debt.
From the *average* person I've met, I'd feel safe to say they buy first, figure out how to pay for it later. YMMV.