Sellers need to realize when they list things for $.99, they run the chance of having to sell the item for that amount. I let a red eye slide a couple of weeks ago because I neglected to enter the opening amount of $15.05, he had it described as a fashion mate, I asked him a question which put him on to what he really had. He relisted it as a treadle for $15.05, this time I enter a bid of $15.05. I was able to get it, but paid $51.00 -- I am still happy. It is beautiful. Just Monday I won a 99 at $9.99. I have been notified it shipped 06/02/10, but no tracking no. I have purchased from this individual before with no problems so I will wait and see. I keep all my correspondence on ebay purchases in a separate e-mail account so I have lots of records. I once got two boxes of attachments or $.01, they arrived quickly. If they try anythng, I am alway very courteous and pleasant, a very smart friend once told me that if you were nice and pleasant to people, then they would wonder what you were up to. It has always served me well, although sometimes it is hard to keep my anger and sarcasm in check, but it works.
I have seen items listed for $.99 that sold for over $300.