As a person who makes their living online, I wonder how many people visit auction sites like www.rockybid.com and why. I know there are trade publications that can give you statistical information on such sites. These publications can definitely provide some valuable information about auctions but they lack the human factor. With that said, I turn to you, the internet savvy members of Active Rain.
If you do use these sites, how often do you turn to them for products? I am under the impression that many people who frequent these sites do so when they are looking for a particular product, like a Playstation 3 80GB or a particular video card for your PC. For me, I have perused these sites when looking for gift ideas around Christmas and sometimes birthdays. The variety of merchandise available can sometimes be the inspiration for a gift. But what about the rest of the year?
Another time I have found myself visiting auction sites is when a really hot product that I or a loved one just has to have is released. A prime example would be the craze cause by the nintendo wii. When these game systems came out they were virtually impossible to get a hold of. Many auction sites however had new ones available. Granted the price you paid was not the 'blue light' price but then again you didn't have to fight the crazed person whose kid just had to have it, nor did you have to fight the crowds these superstores generally have.
I have often been worried about quality when buying something online. With the guarantees that many of these sites offer those worries have been almost entirely laid to rest. Another stumbling block to ordering online has been the extra cost of shipping an item. This issue has also been almost entirely eliminated with many places offering free shipping. The more I have ordered merchandise online, the more accustomed to it I have become. I find myself ordering certain types on merchandise online on a regular basis now. My query here regards auction sites and your experience with them.
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