Ebay vs Net54

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

It is interesting to me that people expect the buyers to not get the benefit of not selling on ebay.

I have had a buyer negotiate with me saying "well you save X amount of dollars by selling here". My thought is that I am not saving anything if I pass all that to you. You are the one saving by buying here and trying to get me to sell for my after fees price of selling on ebay.

I don't mind splitting the difference but why should the buyer get all of my "savings"?

I see what you're saying, but the buyer is also giving up their eBay Bucks buying on Net54 rather than eBay - especially if they're they type to wait for quadruple eBay bucks.

I agree that splitting the difference is the way to go.

[Runscott]

I didn't post to say that one was better than the other. I just didn't understand why Net54 members are paying me an extra ebay overhead fee when they can buy the same cards here for less.

My assumption was that they trust ebay transactions more, which is nonsensical. Also, there is a 'contact member' function in this forum that allows you to send either PM's or emails, depending on what the recipient is set up for, yet I am getting contacts for cards I'm selling here....through ebay, even referencing this forum. Again, is this to protect the buyer?

I'm very confused over this, but still selling cards, so I guess it's just a philosophical thing.

[frankbmd]

Coming soon to B/S/T,

Frank Bucks

[Runscott]

The ebay bucks is conceptually a valid explanation of why people have chosen ebay over Net54 when the item is in both places; however, that only works for people who haven't done the math. Ebay bucks aren't really all that much, even when delivered in multiples.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Runscott

The ebay bucks is conceptually a valid explanation of why people have chosen ebay over Net54 when the item is in both places; however, that only works for people who haven't done the math. Ebay bucks aren't really all that much, even when delivered in multiples.

what about 10% coupons they offer..from time to time which you can also use with your ebay bucks multiples and also you pay by credit card and not gift so you get cash back on credit card too...8% ebay bucks plus 10% coupon plus 1.5-2% cashback on credit card i think is more than 'really all that much' and may cause a buyer to prefer an ebay purchase in that situation..

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by 1952boyntoncollector

what about 10% coupons they offer..from time to time which you can also use with your ebay bucks multiples and also you pay by credit card and not gift so you get cash back on credit card too...8% ebay bucks plus 10% coupon plus 1.5-2% cashback on credit card i think is more than 'really all that much' and may cause a buyer to prefer an ebay purchase in that situation..

Exactly!

And I'll include another scenario too. Let’s say I have my eye on one of Scott’s cards and it’s $400 in his eBay store. He’s willing to sell it to me for $360 outside of eBay since he doesn’t have to pay the 10% final value fee (I don’t know if 10% is right or not, just using that number).

I get an email from eBay offering 4X eBay bucks for the next two days. So, now I can buy the card for $360 from him directly, or I can buy it on eBay and get $32 in eBay Bucks, basically costing me $368. Well, I want the card really bad, but I’m a little short this month because I had a major card repair. But, I can purchase it through eBay, use PayPal Credit to finance it interest free for 90 days (or 6 months – whichever it is) and get it now instead of having to wait because I’m short on funds. Make sense?

So, I paid $8 more buying it on eBay rather than directly through Scott. On the other hand, I got to keep my money in my pocket a little longer and pay for it when it was more convenient.

There are a lot of factors that come in to play here.

[TistaT202]

In addition to the above scenarios, i also use Ebates, which provides up to 5-6% in rebates on eBay. the caveat is that the categories that apply change often and may not include sports cards & collectibles category. But it's worth a try and when it does, you can tack on extra money back in addition to eBay bucks, coupons, credit card savings etc...it all adds up. i have paid for card purchases using my ebates money that ends up in my paypal account every quarter.

Mike

http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrer...%3D&eeid=26471

[tschock]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Well, I want the card really bad, but I’m a little short this month because I had a major card repair....

David,

A slip of the finger there? Or are you saying you doctor your cards?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Exactly!

And I'll include another scenario too. Let’s say I have my eye on one of Scott’s cards and it’s $400 in his eBay store. He’s willing to sell it to me for $360 outside of eBay since he doesn’t have to pay the 10% final value fee (I don’t know if 10% is right or not, just using that number).

I get an email from eBay offering 4X eBay bucks for the next two days. So, now I can buy the card for $360 from him directly, or I can buy it on eBay and get $32 in eBay Bucks, basically costing me $368. Well, I want the card really bad, but I’m a little short this month because I had a major card repair. But, I can purchase it through eBay, use PayPal Credit to finance it interest free for 90 days (or 6 months – whichever it is) and get it now instead of having to wait because I’m short on funds. Make sense?

So, I paid $8 more buying it on eBay rather than directly through Scott. On the other hand, I got to keep my money in my pocket a little longer and pay for it when it was more convenient.

There are a lot of factors that come in to play here.

I spent more than $8 of my time reading this. Isn't there a coupon I can clip or something?

[1952boyntoncollector]

man that was brilliant of ebay....so you have the buyer protection and ebay bucks and sometimes even 10% savings coupons to encourage buys on ebay.

that was real smart of ebay....on small deals its real hard to find a number that assures mutual benefit..but on 1000 dollar cards...i think its much easier to reach a common ground..

Also if a seller is willing to sell a card for Net $400 on ebay for example..why cant they pass all the savings to the buyer if seller is still netting $400...those savings were necessary for the deal to go through...