You can include the reserve price in your description to avoid this concern. However, I sell/buy on eBay, always use a reasonable reserve, never disclose it and have sold everything I've listed for sale including many PowerBooks. Bill On Jan 18, 2005, at 4:21 PM, Benn wrote: > As for eBay, it is my impression and experience in selling that > reserves often scare off potential buyers, as they are unsure of what > price they will need to bid in order to get the machine if they win > the auction.