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Originally Posted by D. Bergin
Ebay is still the best venue around and I'll continue using it because it's the best way to move material.
Maybe GrandSlamBids will one day give them a run for their money. I'm rooting for them.
Until then............I'm stuck venting about it on Net54 for now. I'm sure I'll get over it and accept it eventually...............until then...........  |
GSB's success is dependent on folks actually moving there as a selling venue; it isn't going to happen with people taking a wait and see approach. Folks have the opportunity to use a different venue that focuses on the hobbyist and doesn't gouge on prices, but we can't force anyone to use it; we've got free listings and fees are a fraction of eBay; let us know what else we can do to convince folks to move?
We do understand that there is a risk of running a true auction due to a smaller audience (to start) impacting the bottom line; that may be a short term hit that needs to be taken to secure a long term solution. Even then, taking a much smaller % then eBay, items that sell for less still don't net out too badly. Alternatively, a reasonable starting bid or a reserve offer protection.