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I have to agree this is quite different from anything I've ever seen before. To work it will need lots of sellers with desirable items, and also lots of people able to sit by their computers when an item is actually being auctioned and put in their bids. And that last bit could well present a problem. It would be good too if international bids are acceptable - it isn't clear to me if they would be.

The auctioneer "Edward" seems a bit geriatric and generally the animation & scenery seem a bit amateurish - I think they would need to be worked on to give people the confidence to bid for a Rolex!

Most important who are Blackwells - are they an established firm? If so people need to be told. Finally I'm unhappy to see Western Union as a payment option. It is not intended for this (see their website) but for payments between people who know and trust each other eg family and friends. In an auction context Western Union is the fraudsters friend as many people have find out to their cost.

Steve - Admin · Site Admin

Hi,

Yes I liked it - interesting new concept and I guess quite refreshing to
see someone doing something different!

A couple of questions I would have would be what would happen in
the situation of a lot of people interested and ready to bid on an item?
It would be intesting to see it in action with say 50 or 100 or more people bidding on an item.

Personally I would change the name unless Blackwells is well known as
I would imagine on the type in traffic it will suffer.

All in all pretty nice though and best of luck with it!

Cheers

Steve