Online Auction Rage

UK-based online auction site eBid.co.uk commissioned the survey which takes a look at some of the habits of the increasing number of British online auction users who are in search of a bargain or looking to raise cash by selling goods online.
Mark Wilkinson of eBid.co.uk commented: "Auctions can be very stressful environments, whether you are online or in an actual auction room.
"There is a real adrenaline rush associated with the bidding process and when you end up empty handed it can cause some people to flip."
The condition is not limited to males only. Females are more likely to be infuriated when losing out on a bid.
Younger adults are also more likely to be seething behind their keyboards. 42% of respondents aged 16-29 have at some stage felt their blood boiling at failing to secure an item online.
Adults in the North East and Yorkshire are the worst for having a hot temper. Two fifths of those surveyed have admitted to becoming irate at losing out to somebody offering more cash.
The world of online auctions is not all about temper tantrums and computer cursing. On a brighter note, close to a third of those Brits quizzed said they have been put in a good mood thanks to a dose of online auction retail therapy.
eBid.co.uk is a UK-based competitor to eBay. It was one of the first ever online auction sites to be launched and regularly boasts over 600,000 items for sale at any time including toys and games, electrical appliances, home entertainment items and fashion brands.