BST . . . . as slow as Ebay?

[Snapolit1]

Seems like really cool stuff just sits and sits on BST unsold now for months. Feel like a few years ago things were snatched up quickly if there was a reasonable price for anything unique/special. Seems really slow and tough to sell anything. Particularly anything of more than a few thousand dollars.

Am I imagining this? Is this just more of the same general disconnect with pricing?

[npa589]

I think it is solely due to a complete change in traffic. Generally, I believe the transactions have shifted to Facebook.


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[Leon]

Put something really nice over there, for a decent price, and see how fast it gets snapped up.

But I agree, a lot of buying and selling has gone to FB.....however, the BST is where I still buy more than most other places (I am biased of course), besides ebay.

A BST pick up...

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Leon

Put something really nice over there, for a decent price, and see how fast it gets snapped up.

You can list anything nice at a giveaway price anywhere and the same rule applies. Bargain hunters are like circling sharks.

To further this point, I once accidentally left a "9" out of the price of a card. It wasn't a very valuable card; $49.99 BIN. I mis-listed it at $4.99. Literally less than a minute later, it was bought by someone who clearly spends all day pressing the F5 key for such bargains. I just cancelled the sale due to my honest mistake. I'm not too concerned if anyone disagrees with what I did, because the mistake was truly that. The buyer sent me a paragraphs-long diatribe about his feelings, and how he's picked up so many rare signed cards at bargain basement prices, ending it with, "...if you truly did make a mistake and don't wish to sell me the card, that's between you and the Lord". Please don't bring religion into an error over a paltry card. To prove my point, I sent him a link to my previous attempt at listing the card...for $49.99. I'm pretty certain God has more important matters to deal with.

[Leon]

Where did I say giveaway prices?

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

You can list anything nice at a giveaway price anywhere and the same rule applies. Bargain hunters are like circling sharks.

To further this point, I once accidentally left a "9" out of the price of a card. It wasn't a very valuable card; $49.99 BIN. I mis-listed it at $4.99. Literally less than a minute later, it was bought by someone who clearly spends all day pressing the F5 key for such bargains. I just cancelled the sale due to my honest mistake. I'm not too concerned if anyone disagrees with what I did, because the mistake was truly that. The buyer sent me a paragraphs-long diatribe about his feelings, and how he's picked up so many rare signed cards at bargain basement prices, ending it with, "...if you truly did make a mistake and don't wish to sell me the card, that's between you and the Lord". Please don't bring religion into an error over a paltry card. To prove my point, I sent him a link to my previous attempt at listing the card...for $49.99. I'm pretty certain God has more important matters to deal with.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Leon

Where did I say giveaway prices?

You didn't, of course. Personal experience makes me equate a "decent" price to usually being a giveaway price, hence the fast sale.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

The buyer sent me a paragraphs-long diatribe about his feelings, and how he's picked up so many rare signed cards at bargain basement prices, ending it with, "...if you truly did make a mistake and don't wish to sell me the card, that's between you and the Lord".

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[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

...The buyer sent me a paragraphs-long diatribe about his feelings, and how he's picked up so many rare signed cards at bargain basement prices, ending it with, "...if you truly did make a mistake and don't wish to sell me the card, that's between you and the Lord"...

I would have replied that my Dark Lord and Master Satan was fully in favor of my decision.

[jingram058]

Since I can only afford beater vintage cards, I can say that 80 percent of my purchases (and several trades) over the past couple of year have come about via the net54 BST. The other 20 percent eBay and yes, Amazon.

I can't afford to drop thousands of dollars on encapsulated baseball cards.

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by Leon

Put something really nice over there, for a decent price, and see how fast it gets snapped up.

But I agree, a lot of buying and selling has gone to FB.....however, the BST is where I still buy more than most other places (I am biased of course), besides ebay.

A BST pick up...

Leon,

It was a pleasure selling you the Champ Hats Musial.

[rand1com]

There are deals to be had on BST at times but usually they are priced well below market value for whatever reason and are quickly purchased. I normally find them just after they sold.

But, I have bought some very nice items(post WWII of course) from time to time and look quite often for new listings.

[kcohen]

Perhaps sellers are anchored to Covid boom prices and have not moderated their expectations accordingly.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by kcohen

Perhaps sellers are anchored to Covid boom prices and have not moderated their expectations accordingly.

The fear of missing out (FOMO) stage is clearly over.

[Brent G.]

Forgive me, I just got back into the hobby last year -- what is BST, the marketplace on this site?

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

Forgive me, I just got back into the hobby last year -- what is BST, the marketplace on this site?

Correct.

[Brent G.]

I've found some great deals from some very reasonable sellers on BST.

eBay appears to have lots of people who are either just greedy, or -- as mentioned above -- who bought high and are still trying to sell higher. Found a card I wanted last week that last sold publicly for $172 in 2020. Seller wanted $950. I offered $600 -- 3x previous price, adjusted for inflation -- but he wouldn't budge. OK ... keep it then.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by kcohen

Perhaps sellers are anchored to Covid boom prices and have not moderated their expectations accordingly.

Trying to get a few cards on eBay. Nothing major. This is my view on most of what I’m looking at.

[Banjo]

From my perspective, it's about determining appropriate and fair price for the goods I have. I have historically bought cards, but am now finding myself selling more. I can figure out pricing for cards, but having a tough time finding the pricing for memorabilia and autographs.

I'm a market guy though ... I realize some days are better than others, and I'm ok taking less for my goods, as long as I know I not getting taken.

So I list high on sites like this, and hope the buyer is willing to negotiate and ask for a lower price. If i knew what a fair price was, I would list it for that!


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[Vintagecatcher]

Both eBay and the board are streaky. Sometimes super slow and then everything shows up at once.
The BST thread has been very good to me over the years.

Some of my most prized possessions have come from our valued board members!

I have never had a problem paying a premium for an item I converted for my collection, and I also enjoyed trades where both sides were happy with the exchange of cards.

Some of my favorite pickups from the board include: Claude Berry estate cabinets, Joseph Laughlin T210 & Old Mill Cabinet, Johnny Kling T5 Pinkerton Cabinet, Johnny Kling Plow Boy Tobacco Cabinet, an orange border Yantz T210-3, and many T207s.

Patrick

[ClementeFanOh]

BST has been good to me, no complaints.

Trent King

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ClementeFanOh

BST has been good to me, no complaints.

Trent King

+1 the BST has been amazing for me. We have an awesome auction section that everything starts at $1. List something or place some bids in it.