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Old 01-03-2012, 12:56 PM
danmckee danmckee is offline
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Originally Posted by buymycards View Post
Even if the listing fees are free, it still costs money to keep these items in your ebay store month after month. I pay $50 per month for the store, plus a nickel per item every month. Most of my stuff is low end, and most of my stuff is "buy it now or best offer". I normally accept any offer that is 50% or more of my BIN price. I wan't to keep turning over my inventory, because even at a nickle per month per item, if I have 800 items listed, it adds up. When I sell an item I pay 12% of the selling price, plus the paypal fee.

It does pay to make offers on items that interest you. Yes, you do run across some sellers who act like jerks when you make an offer, but you also run into some nice people who are willing to work with you. I have been watching an item for the last 3-4 months but I didn't want to pay the BIN price of $225. Yesterday I made an offer of $150, and the offer was accepted.

Don't let the jerks keep you away from the BIN's. There are still some good deals out there.

Rick



Rick is correct! That card was mine, listed at $225 and I accepted his $150. I list my stuff high as I am not in any need to sell it and I always get beaten down at shows so why should my ebay store be any different?

Rick made an offer, I looked to see what I had in it, how long I have had the card, and how rare it is. Those are factors I consider. So I have had that card awhile, it is tough but not impossible, so I accepted Rick's offer.

After fees, I think Rick wound up buying me a shot of decent vodka.

Dan
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