Snipers, Shills, and Sharks : : eBay and Human Behavior / / Ken Steiglitz.
Every day on eBay, millions of people buy and sell a vast array of goods, from rare collectibles and antiques to used cars and celebrity memorabilia. The internet auction site is remarkably easy to use, which accounts in part for its huge popularity. But how does eBay really work, and how does it co...
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