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Oh, that's sneaky...
Just saw a report on a new style of web auction that apparently is becoming popular in Japan. New to me, at least. Basically, they're offering remainders -- often one -- for auction. And people can get real deals such as new TVs for 9 yen (9 cents for a brand-new widescreen TV! WOW!). Short time auctions, just an hour or two, so you don't even have to wait very long to find out whether you got it or not.
( the magic behind the sale )
Caveat emptor, I guess. It's still cheap stuff, as long as you don't get too wrapped up in it.
Just saw a report on a new style of web auction that apparently is becoming popular in Japan. New to me, at least. Basically, they're offering remainders -- often one -- for auction. And people can get real deals such as new TVs for 9 yen (9 cents for a brand-new widescreen TV! WOW!). Short time auctions, just an hour or two, so you don't even have to wait very long to find out whether you got it or not.
( the magic behind the sale )
Caveat emptor, I guess. It's still cheap stuff, as long as you don't get too wrapped up in it.
