Post a Price..or "Make an Offer?"

[T206Collector]

Sometimes I am considering parting with a beautiful card. It would really have to generate an offer that would blow me away. I am concerned if I put a price down that if accepted I would have to part with, but I also want to determine a reasonable market price for the card. Sometimes I just want to get offers on cards I have so I know what market is out there if I decide to sell now or later.

[Filthy]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

Sometimes I am considering parting with a beautiful card. It would really have to generate an offer that would blow me away. I am concerned if I put a price down that if accepted I would have to part with, but I also want to determine a reasonable market price for the card. Sometimes I just want to get offers on cards I have so I know what market is out there if I decide to sell now or later.

So, If I understand your post correctly, there are two different circumstances here for you.

1. "It would need to generate an offer that would blow you away." There's no fault here, as I am the same way. There are things that I would part with...only if it brought the right kind of money. However...whatever "that" number is..you already internally know what it would take. So, why not post that as the price? If it sells....then you're "blown away" and happy with that price.

2. "Sometimes I just want to get offers on cards I have so I know what market is out there if I decide to sell now or later." So, if I understand it correctly..you aren't actually wanting to sell the card...more or less "testing the waters" or trying to get a current value?

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Filthy

So, why not post that as the price?

Obscenely high asking prices will not generate reasonable counter-offers. And reasonable prices might get accepted.

Originally Posted by Filthy

2. [Y]ou aren't actually wanting to sell the card...more or less "testing the waters" or trying to get a current value?

Yes, but sometimes the water is perfect and you jump right in.

[Filthy]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

Obscenely high asking prices will not generate reasonable counter-offers. And reasonable prices might get accepted.

Yes, but sometimes the water is perfect and you jump right in.

Thats kind of the whole point. If a card is reasonably priced.....there would never be a need for a back and forth counter offer. everyone would just jump right in. Buyer happy...seller happy.

[T206Collector]

Originally Posted by Filthy

Thats kind of the whole point. If a card is reasonably priced.....there would never be a need for a back and forth counter offer. everyone would just jump right in. Buyer happy...seller happy.

The only reason I do not put a reasonable price next to something is if the market is not fully established or if I am looking to get an offer substantially above the established market price.

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by Filthy

Thats kind of the whole point. If a card is reasonably priced.....there would never be a need for a back and forth counter offer. everyone would just jump right in. Buyer happy...seller happy.

Where's the fun in that? Doesn't everyone like to haggle?