kav Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 9:12 PM, kav said: On 8/20/2021 at 9:06 PM, greggy said: That's what she said. when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I do not find it appropriate it to be talking about 'the gift that keeps on giving' followed by multiple 'bumps'. Have you no shame?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The lips Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 12:25 AM, Tafkap said: Don't take offers. I just don't believe in it. We have the product. We price it. Take it or leave it. Just like I don't think I'll do another regular auction. With a few exceptions, auctions almost always produce lower prices compared to what people are buying it for with "buy it now." In my opinion and experience, starting a bidding at .99 always ends up going for more than a BIN price Larryw7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostboys Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 You can kinda do both. You can start the auction at your BIN price and possibly still get a couple buyers fighting over it. If it doesn't sell, the auction just starts again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Troub Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 11:24 PM, Buzzetta said: This happens very frequently. Happened last week on a $35 + shipping item in a Facebook group. (Not the GI Joe groups thankfully) They claimed it so I told others it was no longer available. As I am giving her and her fiance payment option they asked if I would do $30 + shipping. Said, 'no' and that they already claimed it. The couple / person responding said that they thought it was only worth $30. Then they said they couldn't afford it and would have to wait until next payday to pay the $35. I was a jerk Now I am keeping it. It was a message from the collecting gods. Screw this person and now no one gets it. If someone has to wait untill payday to buy a $35.00 item, block them..... On 8/20/2021 at 11:24 PM, Buzzetta said: This happens very frequently. Happened last week on a $35 + shipping item in a Facebook group. (Not the GI Joe groups thankfully) They claimed it so I told others it was no longer available. As I am giving her and her fiance payment option they asked if I would do $30 + shipping. Said, 'no' and that they already claimed it. The couple / person responding said that they thought it was only worth $30. Then they said they couldn't afford it and would have to wait until next payday to pay the $35. I was a jerk Now I am keeping it. It was a message from the collecting gods. Screw this person and now no one gets it. If someone has to wait until payday to buy a $35.00 item, block them ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride the Tiger Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Ebay. A wretched hive of scum and villainy. Roo_Phillip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatterEaterLad Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 I've had a few people buy a book and then I immediately get a registry request to let them transfer the book into one of their sets. I politely say that I'm happy to accept a transfer when I receive payment. I never received payment. kav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafkap Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 11:52 PM, The lips said: In my opinion and experience, starting a bidding at .99 always ends up going for more than a BIN price I've noticed that CERTAIN sellers do very well selling things at auction. I tried some .99 starting auctions and none of mine performed as well as Buy It Now would have. But, of course, there are a lot of variables. But, I believe, overall Buy It Now does better in most situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafkap Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 2:11 AM, lostboys said: You can kinda do both. You can start the auction at your BIN price and possibly still get a couple buyers fighting over it. If it doesn't sell, the auction just starts again. I've followed a lot of sellers with high starting prices. I've done some myself also. A lot of times they get no offers while a Buy It Now for the same item at a higher price will sell. I've noticed this quite a bit. I think auctions that start at .99 do better, overall, than the ones with a high start price. Of course, I think, Buy It Now is usually the best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafkap Posted August 21, 2021 Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 4:52 AM, Ride the Tiger said: Ebay. A wretched hive of scum and villainy. There is quite a lot of that. But, where else are you going to find a pilot? kav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzetta Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 6:39 AM, Bob Troub said: If someone has to wait untill payday to buy a $35.00 item, block them..... It gets more pathetic. This was two weeks ago. I had subsequent inquiries to see if this was available and I had to turn them away because this guy 'claimed it'. BlowUpTheMoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 That's particularly low abusing a handshake deal, which they all should be, but one particularly spelled out. Disgraceful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subby1938 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Only buy graded . You can do this with comics although tougher because the flaws and wear on books is more extensive . I stopped buying on eBay because they just don’t give enough protection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning55 Posted August 22, 2021 Share Posted August 22, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 1:33 PM, Subby1938 said: Only buy graded . This thread started because the grade of a CGC graded book was contested. djzombi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/22/2021 at 7:03 PM, Lightning55 said: This thread started because the grade of a CGC graded book was contested. We have officially come full circle. Cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crops068 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 10:24 PM, Buzzetta said: This happens very frequently. Happened last week on a $35 + shipping item in a Facebook group. (Not the GI Joe groups thankfully) They claimed it so I told others it was no longer available. As I am giving her and her fiance payment option they asked if I would do $30 + shipping. Said, 'no' and that they already claimed it. The couple / person responding said that they thought it was only worth $30. Then they said they couldn't afford it and would have to wait until next payday to pay the $35. I was a jerk Now I am keeping it. It was a message from the collecting gods. Screw this person and now no one gets it. 1. Doesn't matter what they feel it is worth, your item, your price. 2. I agree with others, if they cannot afford the extra $5...... "nothing to see here, move along" 3. You are not being a jerk but not selling your own item because you are standing by your prices and your ethics. Just my 2 cents. B2D327 and djzombi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafkap Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 (edited) Update! Well the Scammer won! I thought there was something weird when my ROM sold in mere minutes after cancelling the first order. So the "next" person gets it, says there's a defect and wants $40 refund! I knew something was off when both sellers had very similar handles and the same first name. I sent the refund because I didn't want to go through the hassle of a return and it being damaged. He won! Now I see they are in fact the very same person! I wish Ebay had a function where I could've seen the name before! Scott McKirgan is his name. How many Ebay handles does he have?? Edited August 25, 2021 by Tafkap devilsrain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsrain Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/25/2021 at 11:54 AM, Tafkap said: Update! Well the Scammer won! I thought there was something weird when my ROM sold in mere minutes after cancelling the first order. So the "next" person gets it, says there's a defect and wants $40 refund! I knew something was off when both sellers had very similar handles and the same first name. I sent the refund because I didn't want to go through the hassle of a return and it being damaged. He won! Now I see they are in fact the very same person! I wish Ebay had a function where I could've seen the name before! Scott McKirgan is his name. How many Ebay handles does he Just went through something similar. I ripped Ebay as I reported each of the scammer’s new handles. I tried to explain to them that’s a big flaw in the system and that they should take steps to prevent multiple IDs. At least prevent making several IDs within a week. As usual my advice fell on deaf ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/25/2021 at 11:54 AM, Tafkap said: Update! Well the Scammer won! I thought there was something weird when my ROM sold in mere minutes after cancelling the first order. So the "next" person gets it, says there's a defect and wants $40 refund! I knew something was off when both sellers had very similar handles and the same first name. I sent the refund because I didn't want to go through the hassle of a return and it being damaged. He won! Now I see they are in fact the very same person! I wish Ebay had a function where I could've seen the name before! Scott McKirgan is his name. How many Ebay handles does he have?? Ebay sucks. Stop using them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tafkap Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 On 8/25/2021 at 11:29 AM, Wolverinex said: Ebay sucks. Stop using them Where is a better place to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
