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DoveBid, Inc.
1241 E. Hillsdale Boulevard
Foster City, California 94404
(650) 571-7400
April 25, 2000
VIA EDGAR AND FACSIMILE
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 5th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 10549
Attention: Kim Mazur
Re: DoveBid, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-1
File No. 333-32184
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This letter is filed pursuant to Rule 477 of the Rules and Regulations
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with reference to the Form S-1
Registration Statement No. 333-32184, together with all exhibits and amendments
thereto (the "Registration Statement") that was originally filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2000. In light of current
market conditions, the Registrant has determined not to effect the initial
public offering to which the Registrant Statement relates at this time. No
securities have been sold pursuant to the Registration Statement. Accordingly,
the Registrant hereby applies for an order granting the immediate withdrawal of
the Registration Statement.
DOVEBID, INC.
By: /s/ Cory M. Ravid
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Cory M. Ravid
Chief Financial Officer
