confusing ebay auction

[cupboy]

What's up with this auction ? It ended already ?

 

[Circular Vibes]

It looks like a "Buy It Now" sale and the buyer was quick and lucky.

 

[cupboy]

So why would the end date be in the future?

 

[Circular Vibes]

Even "Buy It Now" auctions have an expiry date, usually 30 days.