I agree with this point in particular, most Autavias for example now start at unrealistic prices which no one is going to pay. On the other hand, surely all of us can say we've picked up some complete bargains through eBay in the last year or so? I doubt I'll pick up another £400 Siffert (with original bracelet) but that's the fun of it.

: I've seen the dearth as well, but I attribute it to something else.
: There have been a number of auctions over the past year that
: have repeated over and over, starting at prices that reflect the
: highest an item might bring (and usually because the one that
: sold at that high price was in better condition or provided far
: better evidence of condition).

: My thought is that these recurring auctions have killed the market
: and chased away others who see that these Heuers aren't selling.
: And indeed, I think that these high priced auctions have killed
: the interest in buyers as well. Nobody who pays attention will
: buy the Monte Carlo that John's Watches has put up for auction
: 38 times without a bid.

: There used to be auctions on ebay, where a watch would start at $1
: and be bid up to wherever it belonged. Now, it's just an
: overpriced garage sale of dubious quality, and both buyers and
: sellers watch as the same items come around again and again.
: This isn't good for anyone.

: Scott