is it because of the charity factor? or is it because of jawwad farid? i think only the bidders can tell about this.

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thank you. i believe it is the effect of being in the presence of great minds rather than much on my part.

When was the last time (those from karachi raise their hands) anyone of us attended a local auction?

If you’re thinking im talking crazy, allow me to explain.

In pakistan, auction’s are other words for
1) Con artists
2) Moving Stolen Goods

Dont believe me? Goto saddar and just stand outside one of the shops where the guy is ‘auctioning’ gold watches and TV sets.

That is what auction is to the masses, and i believe anyone (lootmar, nilaam or whoever) wanting to break into that space should look at ways to overcoming that barrier.

Aziz: If i were to answer personally, there are three things i would want from an auction site. 1) Guarantee’s that what i buy is worth it and i wont be ‘conned’, and 2) Things which ‘i’ would want to buy and 3)A track record.

I’m sorry, but unless i see a see/hear a couple of testimonials from real flesh and blood people (and not just Brian A. or even George B.) i’m just not going to buy into the whole thing.

Think over how shophive is working? And consequently how beliscity is working. I hear good things about the first, because i KNOW satisfied people from that site. However, beliscity is still pretty much of an online catalog, and all i’ve heard is you go online and see the prices THEN goto their brick and mortar store (located at Sasi Arcade clifton) to inspect and buy. I’ve yet to come across a satisfied buyer from beliscity.

Lastly, as a nation we’re not really too afraid of using our credit cards online, think TCS, AirBlue (and im sure if you look at pr0n site transactions a lot of when would be from pakistan), we’re short of people we can TRUST to give out our credit card information’s to!

*whew! sorry for the extremely long comment, but i needed to get it off my chest )