New look Metropolis

[ultimatevenom]

Has anyone here seen the new bid system with Metropolis?

 

Looks like it could be a good addition to the site.

 

Anyone used it?

[nearmint]

This is the first I've heard of it, and I can't find anything about it on their home page. Where did you hear about it, and what is it?

Jeff

[gozer]

When you get to the page for an individual book, in addition to "Buy Now,"

there's a "Make Offer" button.

 

gozer

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[nearmint]

That's kinda cool. Think I'll give it a try.

Jeff

[Aces]

When you get to the page for an individual book, in addition to "Buy Now,"

there's a "Make Offer" button.

 

 

I must check this out!

[nearmint]

Okay, I'm clearly lame. Even when I'm looking at a particular book on the site, I don't see the "make an offer" option.

 

Vince, if you're out there, what am I doing wrong?

[Mephisto]

Okay, I'm clearly lame. Even when I'm looking at a particular book on the site, I don't see the "make an offer" option.

 

Vince, if you're out there, what am I doing wrong?

 

You have to click on a book that has a picture available (not necissarily the actual book but it has to at least have a stock image). You click on the picture and then when the next page loads there is an option for "Make an Offer" under the list price that is in large text.

Like this page http://pages.metropoliscomics.com/365/PictPage/1922277584.html

[nearmint]

Got it. Thanks. Wish they could tweek it so the option wasn't only available on books that have an image or stock image.

[Silver]

Same here. I was going to try it out, but the book I wanted to do it on didn't have a picture available. maybe they are still tweaking it out since they haven't advertised it yet.

[gozer]

>>>> maybe they are still tweaking it

 

I've been disappointed in it so far.

 

I made an offer through their system about a week ago, and have heard

nothing back. Which is a little irritating.

 

IMO, they need to respond to ALL offers, even if it's "no thanks."

 

Does no response mean "no" or does it mean we're thinking about it, or what?

 

gozer

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[ultimatevenom]

I made a few offers on some CGC books and they got back within two hours, they were NO answers

[Aman619]

somehow I get th efeeling its Metro that has to get used to"offers" on books at below their sticker prices. They never were very receptive in person before, I have some difficulty they like ANY lower offers at all.

[Silver]

Maybe Metro can reply to some of the comments?

[CentaurMan]

I get the feeling that whatever vendor they're using to outsource their "buy on-line" functionality has a canned "make an offer" function. I highly doubt that Metro wants it or will utilize it.

[fingfangfoom]

I just wish they would tweak the search engine and add a search field for pedigree books. They have the comment field in place so it would be a simple matter to tie it to a search option. As for the new bid option...those that have dealt with Metropolis know that the offer needs to be very close to the ask price...

[Durden08]

I "made an offer" at 4% lower than their asking price on one book . They responded quickly, but unfortunately my offer was declined.

[sfilosa]

I "made an offer" at 4% lower than their asking price on one book . They responded quickly, but unfortunately my offer was declined.

 

 

If they are not accepting an offer 4% lower, why bother having that option?

[ultimatevenom]

I "made an offer" at 4% lower than their asking price on one book . They responded quickly, but unfortunately my offer was declined.

 

I don't think that they will accept any offers to be honest

[uclapeterg]

I "made an offer" at 4% lower than their asking price on one book . They responded quickly, but unfortunately my offer was declined.

 

How much are we talking about? 4% on a $100 book? or 4% on a $10,000 book?

[Durden08]

The 4% less offer was made on an approximately $1,500 book. Maybe some books Metro just won't budge on. I'd be curious to hear about anyone else's experiences.