BST Question

[Snapolit1]

Always curious when I see people on BST looking to buy cards they really aren’t hard to come by. Like cards I see in auctions frequently. I wonder what the thought process is. I will get it below market from a fellow board member? Someone on board will be motivated to sell quickly to raise cash and will give a good price? Or maybe folks who just don’t use AHs at all?

[ullmandds]

I think both of those reasons are possible. You buy the card from an auction outside of eBay and you’re in many cases waiting weeks to get it. I think you are also inclined to possibly get a better deal on the Byselle thread especially around big auction time when people are trying to free up cash. I’ve always thought buying from fellow collectors on the Buy/sell thread right before a Robert Edwards or heritage ends is a great strategy to get something at a better price.

[Jcosta19]

It's mostly pricing for me.
Now even more so with most of the auctions and ebay charging sales tax.

I can offer a price on a card less than what I would pay an auction, but still more than what the seller would clear after fees.

As a seller you can get a guaranteed price without fees.

Therefore sellers more motivated to give reasonable prices.

That's how I see it at least.


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[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by Jcosta19

It's mostly pricing for me.
Now even more so with most of the auctions and ebay charging sales tax.

I can offer a price on a card less than what I would pay an auction, but still more than what the seller would clear after fees.

As a seller you can get a guaranteed price without fees.

Therefore sellers more motivated to give reasonable prices.

That's how I see it at least.


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Same. Cut out the middle man, and the buyer and seller can both be better off than they would with eBay or an auction house. Makes most sense for the most common cards. Just look up what they go for on eBay and buy/sell one for slightly less here.

[Econteachert205]

I don’t buy off of auctions. I limit my sources of purchase as it helps me narrow my focus and budget. So the bst is my major mode of purchase.

[ullmandds]

Not to mention the experience I mean look what’s going on on the other thread with that ridiculous crazy uncle auction who wants to deal with bullshit like that? It’s quick it’s easy it’s personal and you get a better deal it’s a win-win for everyone!!

[Snapolit1]

delete. Messed that one up.