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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/antnipple on 2024-09-13 22:11:41+00:00.

Why not just start the auction at the desired reserve amount, and let it run? Personally, it get put off be auctions that have an unknown reserve. I often don’t even put them on my watchlist, evenif I’minterestedin the thing.

What’s the actual or perceived benefit of having a reserve, and starting the bidding below (sometimes far below) that amount?

Amusing comments on this trademe auction prompted to post the question: