"Scans available upon request"

[scooter729]

The only time I have not shown scans (except when I listed a ton of cards in one post) is if the card is of very high value, and there may be a risk of scans being stolen and used in a scam.

Otherwise, I totally agree - it greatly diminishes chances of a sale to not show the card up front.

[PolarBear]

Scans available on request = I'm not really sure how much interest there will be and I'm too lazy to put any more effort into this than I have to.

[rdwyer]

You're limited to the size of the scan when you upload here. If someone wants a higher resolution scan, I don't have a problem with that. If someone doesn't upload anything at all, I pass.

[Jobu]

I usually try to post scans though I don't think that it takes a Herculean effort to send a message to ask for a scan if I am interested. However, if I am browsing you have little chance of selling me a card without a scan posted.

There is one angle that hasn't been mentioned: there are lots of collectors here who don't post their cards and tend to prefer to keep their stuff private. If one of these selllers thinks that there is a chance his card won't sell he can keep it more or less private by not posting scans.

[asphaltman]

In the defense of a couple I know that are guilty of this - they aren't being lazy..they just plain haven't caught up with technology yet and still don't know how to post scans.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by asphaltman

In the defense of a couple I know that are guilty of this - they aren't being lazy..they just plain haven't caught up with technology yet and still don't know how to post scans.

And how long would it take to learn, one minute?

[jb217676]

I find it hard to take a seller seriously if they don't have photos.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

And how long would it take to learn, one minute?

I bet it would take some a lot longer than that, especially if they don't have a scanner. Some people, myself included, just have cell phone pictures to post. I have a scanner but can't get it to work right. If you haven't figured out how to adjust camera settings to create smaller image files, they may be too big to post and thus better to email. That being said, I would be very unlikely to pursue a listing without a picture.

I think not posting a price is even worse. If you're selling a card I'm sure you know what you're willing to take. I'd rather a seller just post a price above market value and say they're willing to accept an offer. Much more likely to get an offer from me that way.

[ullmandds]

photo...or it didnt happen!

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

And how long would it take to learn, one minute?

Peter,

Some guys never learn.

Z

[caramelcard]

Larry,

I can help you figure it out. It's a bit tricky at first.

Rob