With all the auctions out there

[cardsnstuff]

Do you still shop on ebay

[Bliggity]

Yes - a majority of my purchases are still through eBay. With smaller incremental bidding (big difference!), eBay Bucks, Mr. Rebates/Ebates, and all the recent eBay coupons, I still find it to be much more cost-effective than auctions, at least most of the time. I may bid on dozens of auction items and win none, but I win about 50% of the eBay items I bid on.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I much prefer ebay, or direct, to competing against giddy buyers in auctions who seem endlessly willing to overpay.

[hcv123]

Sometimes in auctions. Sometimes on ebay.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I much prefer ebay, or direct, to competing against giddy buyers in auctions who seem endlessly willing to overpay.

+1

If I want it, I will happily pony up for a nice easy BIN. Keeping track of all the auctions has become exhausting. eBay stores my wantlist and emails me when something pops up. Plus generally things go for cheaper there. While not exclusive to REA, the amount of overpaying that went on in that auction was staggering, IMO, and presumably just to be able to say they won something in REA.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by conor912

+1

If I want it, I will happily pony up for a nice easy BIN. Keeping track of all the auctions has become exhausting. eBay stores my wantlist and emails me when something pops up. Plus generally things go for cheaper there. While not exclusive to REA, the amount of overpaying that went on in that auction was staggering, IMO, and presumably just to be able to say they won something in REA.

+1 back at ya. I just don't get it in many cases. And then, to act so amazed and grateful that it was sent out overnight.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I won a lot at REA for the opening bid and a lot of 10 graded OJ's for $1560 (with the juice) so I think if you're a careful shopper you can bargain hunt any source.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I much prefer ebay, or direct, to competing against giddy buyers in auctions who seem endlessly willing to overpay.

One big advantage that ebay has over many auction houses for buyers is the ability to snipe. That said, at least 90% of the time, I set a max ahead of time of what I am willing to pay for something and stick to it. The other 10% of the time would be for insanely rare items that I might go a bit higher if pushed. While some items do go for unusually high sums, many I think are quite reasonable- as noted by others on the boards as well. To each his own.

[Stampsfan]

I simply won't overpay, as I have more wants than cash. I bid what I am willing to pay (in many auctions and on eBay), and if it doesn't match, oh well... there are lots of other choices.

I am also a set collector, so picking up commons is much easier and more plentiful on eBay than at almost any auction house.