Why would you post something for sale in the BST and not post a pic?

[OsFan]

I understand the guys that are posting 50 maybe 100 cards. They list the cards and grades and offer scans upon request. I get that.
But if you’re posting 1 or a few cards, seems like posting scans or a simple camera phone photo would go a long way.

[ronniehatesjazz]

As someone who buys and sells a bit on BST I have been on both sides of the equation. It can be a little frustrating to have to request pics (though pics have always been sent very promptly) when you're interesting in buying. However, it was a nightmare trying to post pictures, so I've opted to create albums. I'm sure it's just a little "user error" on my part but it's just easier for me to post a link to an album.

[Chris Counts]

Because there's so much stuff available for sale at any given moment WITH photos displayed, I pretty much ignore anything that doesn't include a photo. I feel the same way about items without prices listed, and auctions with reserves. I'm sure I'm losing out on some items, but I feel I'm making better use of my time.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Because there's so much stuff available for sale at any given moment WITH photos displayed, I pretty much ignore anything that doesn't include a photo. I feel the same way about items without prices listed, and auctions with reserves. I'm sure I'm losing out on some items, but I feel I'm making better use of my time.

When i was a younger lad why did i bother to chat on AOL messenger when the girl didnt have a pic?

[Johnny630]

52 remember this on aim a/s/l/p ?? LOL hahaha

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

52 remember this on aim a/s/l/p ?? LOL hahaha

yes..but at least that was before bots..

plus there was that other thing i forget irc relay chat or something

when espn website started there was chatting right on main front page...

in the a/s/l/p i doubt anyone had anything higher than 25 for age...

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

When i was a younger lad why did i bother to chat on AOL messenger when the girl didnt have a pic?

Were you in the chatrooms too? Those were a hoot.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Were you in the chatrooms too? Those were a hoot.

20's room was the place to be....


back to the thread.....it doesnt suprise me some b/s/t dont have a picture....some dont have an asking price either..

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Were you in the chatrooms too? Those were a hoot.

The AOL chatrooms were awesome when I first got online in the late 1990s. LOL I can remember being awake for 36 hours straight at times on weekends because I was so amazed at being able to chat with people from all over the country about any topic at any hour of the day.

Full disclosure: i probably went on about half a dozen dates with women I met in chat rooms in the late 1990s. None of the dates ever really led to anything. This isn't being judgmental as much as it is just an observation that almost every girl I met in person from AOL back in the day turned out to be a 20-year-old with two kids and either unemployed or very underemployed.

I actually met a couple people who I really felt sorry for to have such a life situation while barely out of their teens.