BST "Auction" sub-section... thoughts and observations?

[nolemmings]

I know I seldom check the Live Auction threads because of the clutter and the number of items that are of little or less interest to me.

I have used it as a seller on a few occasions, once many years ago for a card that fetched more than $600. I would consider selling some pre-war commons by the auction method if the current format was changed so that my listing wasn't drowned out by the many other items that likely turn off the collectors I hope to attract.

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

I know I seldom check the Live Auction threads because of the clutter and the number of items that are of little or less interest to me.

I have used it as a seller on a few occasions, once many years ago for a card that fetched more than $600. I would consider selling some pre-war commons by the auction method if the current format was changed so that my listing wasn't drowned out by the many other items that likely turn off the collectors I hope to attract.

Lots of sellers say they want changes that there offended by the posts,But i have yet to see them post anything ,i mean zero ..just complain like the stuff they have is priceless .ok post and make the bst better ..im all for it ..i see a lot of complaining but no posts ..i buy a lot here and im cash ready ,..happy selling guys

[seablaster]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

ok post and make the bst better ..im all for it ..i see a lot of complaining but no posts

The decline of the Live Auctions section was gradual and any potential improvement would be gradual too. It won't magically become REA overnight.

I suspect that there are quite a few active members of the board who likely don't check it frequently anymore because the material offered there is not of any interest to them. This was mentioned several times in this thread alone. I think we'd all agree, this is primarily a prewar forum.

I think it would be fantastic if there were subsections within Live Auctions itself, prewar, postwar, modern, etc. If all listings were required to start at $1 minimum bid, I think that would elicit more activity as well.

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by seablaster

The decline of the Live Auctions section was gradual and any potential improvement would be gradual too. It won't magically become REA overnight.

I suspect that there are quite a few active members of the board who likely don't check it frequently anymore because the material offered there is not of any interest to them. This was mentioned several times in this thread alone. I think we'd all agree, this is primarily a prewar forum.

I think it would be fantastic if there were subsections within Live Auctions itself, prewar, postwar, modern, etc. If all listings were required to start at $1 minimum bid, I think that would elicit more activity as well.

The market is down in all areas folks are not going to list cards at a dollar min so they can be had for nothing.no one wants to sell a $30 for $5 dollars it makes no sense.

[Belfast1933]

I may be oversimplifying it here, but I would think a simple segmentation of the auction section would help auction seller and buyers alike… if I am interested in lower cost, newer items, I’ll head to that section. If I want to sell vintage, more expensive items, I’ll click there instead.

It’s the same principe in the buying/non auction sections - the board has an easy way for me to navigate to cards and products that interest me (50’s, T-206, 19th century, etc)

Imagine if all selling posts didn’t have the segmentation as it does? It would be impossibly difficult to navigate (and my guess is, most wouldn’t after 1-2 frustrating experiences).

Wouldn’t a similar model help the auction experience as well, for both seller and buyer?

[cubman1941]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

I may be oversimplifying it here, but I would think a simple segmentation of the auction section would help auction seller and buyers alike… if I am interested in lower cost, newer items, I’ll head to that section. If I want to sell vintage, more expensive items, I’ll click there instead.

It’s the same principe in the buying/non auction sections - the board has an easy way for me to navigate to cards and products that interest me (50’s, T-206, 19th century, etc)

Imagine if all selling posts didn’t have the segmentation as it does? It would be impossibly difficult to navigate (and my guess is, most wouldn’t after 1-2 frustrating experiences).

Wouldn’t a similar model help the auction experience as well, for both seller and buyer?

I agree with this one. I have bought lots of items off the current auction section but almost all pre 1980. At the risk of getting slammed (and I will) one idea (since this is primarily a baseball forum), is to, at least divide the auction section into Modern, pre-1980 and Everything not Baseball. This might help without having so many auction sections.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by seablaster

The decline of the Live Auctions section was gradual and any potential improvement would be gradual too. It won't magically become REA overnight.

I suspect that there are quite a few active members of the board who likely don't check it frequently anymore because the material offered there is not of any interest to them. This was mentioned several times in this thread alone. I think we'd all agree, this is primarily a prewar forum.

I think it would be fantastic if there were subsections within Live Auctions itself, prewar, postwar, modern, etc. If all listings were required to start at $1 minimum bid, I think that would elicit more activity as well.

I would love to see a $1 min starting bid. If you look at the completed listings the ones with a low starting bid get bids.

Originally Posted by rjackson44

The market is down in all areas folks are not going to list cards at a dollar min so they can be had for nothing.no one wants to sell a $30 for $5 dollars it makes no sense.

5 of the top 6 listings are yours and your 5 are live auctions.

[Leon]

So would a sticky for Live Auctions, in each category, help with what most are saying? I don't see the 1 Live Auction section being made into separate categories. It doesn't make sense to me, when we already have them. Great discussion and feedback, both positive and negative. FYI, the first live auction was for a 50k+, N167 I sold there....it sold to another board member.
And those members whom have been here for a long time, should remember the whole BST being 1 thread on the front page

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[Jim65]

Too many items in the auction section aren't auctions at all. Some people list things with minimum bids that are equal or close to EBay BINs. Those should just be listed in the appropriate B/S/T forums, that would get rid of some of the clutter. Also, people seem to be using 1 day auctions to get around the 2-3 auction rule, their listings are still on the front page while they are listing new stuff forcing others to top their auctions to be seen at all.

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I would love to see a $1 min starting bid. If you look at the completed listings the ones with a low starting bid get bids.



5 of the top 6 listings are yours and your 5 are live auctions.

ben makes a good point

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

ben in the 12 yrs ive been here never had an issue with any member none ,,only you your a bully and a troll please i know you have no life and attack me for no reason ,,please dont contact speak about me and ill do the same ,,mind your own business i would appreciate that thanks

I am just pointing out what I think is the problem. I have attacked no one.

It is against the rules to have 5 active listings like you had when I made the post.

You have tried to bully and attack anyone in this thread that you don't like their answer. YOU are the only bully in this thread and it is baffling that you are claiming to be bullied.