eBay and Craigslist finds

Enough people here have complained about items being posted days after they've begun or right near the end.

To avoid the hassle I usually post listings which have just started, have a BIN price, or are just so cool that you've got to see it.

Is there a preference, or any rules, written or understood?

Does it really matter?

very good point, i don't think it should matter. the wider world searching or chasing these items is greater than all of us and if its an auction by its very nature it will always go to the highest bidder. for sure it would be nice if the item stayed in the family or went to somebody that we knew but thats just dreaming. while its annoying when something that is badly titled , described or pictured gets 'outed' you have to just say to yourself that its one of those things and still hope that your bid is going to be strong enough. its just a thought........

i'm all for counting the teeth on the chainwheel and the sprocket and just working out if we can get up this mutha ucka in this gear ratio ;-)