FREE: STARBUCKS MYSTERY GIFT CARD AUCTION W/ Low GIN Valued At $10.00

I would like to ask a direct question about the card, please. How many dollars will be on the card if I win with a bid of 5000 credits? For 10,000 you are saying you will send $20, you said? Thanks, Amy. : )

Stephanie (just above) is giving kind advice. Amy, I think it is great that you are creative in your listing. It does help to 'cover yourself' online, however, I think. No one filled out an application or had a background check to join Listia. LOTS of awesome people here, though!

To everyone in general...
A couple things I have noticed on Listia, which help me stay balanced:
#1 I notice that when people are truly giving away stuff they don't need, things are fun and easy. In that case, we really are GIVERS, not SELLERS : ).
#2 When we try to force an auction to make a "profit," (so to speak), it seems to make sellers tense (because they fear losing a cash "investment".) Same goes for auctions where people buy things to just to list and sell. Just for my own self (not judging anyone), I have decided not to put any cash on the line and keep Listia fun. I have scads of "stuff" (Garage Sale Queen, here). If I happen upon the deal of the century (once I got my kids 4 pairs of pjs for .50 at Target, for instance) I will be SURE to grab it and share with my Listia pals. : )
Just kinda hoping this helps things be mellow. Financial times are tough for us all. (OH- and that credits price is not at all a good indicator of the going buying value of credits. In my mind, 900 credits = about $3 in trade. Interested what others think.

Actually if u do the math the get it now should be worth 35.50 based on what your auction says about the adding $1 for every 500 credits...normally buyers add a bonus in get it now for incentive. So if someone uses get it now they should be getting atleast $35.50 according to your rules right?

can you lower the gin between 4000 and 4400 if you can if you cannot do not worry about it thanks alot

so owhat if bids DO get up to 5500...you would be required to put the 35.50 on it....you may want to change your rules so you don't end up owing somebody money you don't have. people on listia will bid high if there is no end cap and from what your auction says it doesn't. you'll need to contact listia to have them fix it before it ends or you may be owing alot of money...I've seen these get up to 10000 which by your rules would have you forking out over $60. just a heads up :-) .... I would love to bid but the get it now isnt worth it since it's more than five times the required amount to get it by bidding.

Just a hint so you don't get all this negativity next time, put a cap on the dollar amount, even if it is a tiered auction, and clearly state it. There usually is a bonus for GIN, if there is not you should state that. You did clearly state that GIN was a guaranteed $10 though, so people shouldn't be having such a big problem with the auction. The only thing I agree with pinkbuggy on is that you do state $1 for every 500 credits, so if it goes well above your GIN you would technically owe more money based on the way it is written. I am only warning you because a few of my friends have been given negative feedback for small mistakes in their listing and have had to go back to being like a "newbie" where you have to wait for the "got it" in order to receive your points. It is a great auction though, and I can see you are fairly new to listings so I would take the advice that your supporters are giving you and be very careful with tiered auctions such as this one. I understood it to be a max of $10 but as Ethan was saying, a lot of people will try to take advantage of you. Fanned you and wish you good luck:) Stephanie of the Listia Legends

Not sure what the issue is. She clearly states the card will start at 5.00 and for every 500 credits bid she would add $1 She also states if GIN is used the card will be guaranteed 10.00, The only issue I have seen was you trying to talk her into raising its value on it above what she originally intended. People like you pinkbuggy make me sick on here, You cannot accept the fact people are GIVING AWAY things on this site and always WANT MORE. If you don't like how their auction is or THEIR terms shut the heck up and go find another auction. Quit trying to persuade the person into giving more. ITS FREE! Great Auction. People can see you have good feedback and are a trusted seller people can see that.

I was pretty clear that she was describing it as $1 for every 500 credits in the winning bid, and that the $5 was just the minimum if it didn't get up to 500 in the first place. Not the best description, but IMO a poorly written description regardless of the item or method (tiered, whatever) warrants a pass, and if someone bids a bunch of credits on a vague listing, they can blame their own ignorance.

no need to get an attitude...I'm simply saying your rules don't make sense...and if you get a high bidder you could end up spending alot more than you planned(since you say you only have $20)....and if you got a huge bid and owed the winner a large amount and couldn't send it you'd get negitive feedback and I'm just trying to help you avoid that...CLEARY I have a good feedback score for a reason,thats because I have been here for a long time and know how to run auctions well. I was only trying to help you out...Don't worry I won't be bidding...most REAL listians won't bid when the rules don't add up the right way so good luck with that.

ur not taking into account that you said it already starts at $5 THEN adds $1 for every 500 credits bid. your terms just don't make such sense...I'm not trying to be mean,trust me I get so sick of people sometimes...I just don't want to bid and get jacked for a bunch of credits I worked hard for and get a unfair amount in return.

Ok...well how much are you willing to put on the card for the get it now price...I need to know before giving you my credits.

anychane you'd make that a $15 gift card if we use get it now? my mom would love this...she loves their hot chocolate

Fanned and watching. Interesting concept.

ok watching and thanks

btw if the credits bid reach half the gin, the GIN disabled anyways.

Ye in aware im a horrible speller

it will all be over soon and then the comments and rules will no longer be valid thnk the great spirit