Originally Posted by
irrelevant.com
Hmm... we've sold almost all our lower price items using BuyNow, when prices have been start: £1.25, increment 20p, BuyNow: £1.50. I think people will indeed pay the extra to get an item now, instead of waiting and risking disappointment. whether is is the same if there are 50 of them I don't know, but have no reason to think it wouldn't be the case.
Certainly, I myself Buy Now if I definitely want the item, and want it NOW., and just bid if I don't mind losing. I think the impatience thing counts for a lot. If you have to wait a week to find out if you got it, it's worth that extra few pence.