Christmas Countdown - 1 day

Well it's big-day-eve, which means that we have reached the 1-day mark. While various lingering 'blue laws' in New England may hamper the vague plans to peruse unfamiliar territory for potential GI Joe 25th Anniversary finds, I suspect that, along with other legitimate last minute shoppers, there will be a few stores open and willing to conduct business on this day.

As any student of eBay has probably noticed by now, we have an interesting effect wherein the prices have already spiked, in time of course to have the winnings shipped for the Big Day, and now we're seeing both a decline in high bids, as well as a decline in the number and diversity of products on the block. I consider it akin to the Wall Street 'Santa Claus Rally' which is the much anticipated bump in share prices on the last day of trading before the holiday. Certainly all aspects of retail experience this effect, and for many stores it is this lift that they count on to make it through the rest of the year, squeaking through in the black. Add to that the abstraction of shipping, and you have a sliding window which means Christmas always comes early to eBay.

If, however, you are managing not to be a slave to the dictates of the exact day of celebration, here is an eBay Watch for you, featuring everyone's favorite '80s cuddly creature effect, in a great Santa suit. The price is right too - I'm sure you have someone on your list who would love this!
Posted by charlie on December 24th 2007
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