Should for sale listings be allowed in the b/s/t without prices

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

By that standard, Leon would appear knowledgeable and respectable.

And, at least to me, he is.

But my point is that there are a lot of members here (and other boards too) that have been members for a log time and/or have high post counts and for some unknown reason that seems to equate to hobby knowledge / respect. I don't get that.

Likewise, it seems when new members come to the board and share new ideas/opinions, they are overlooked because they are new and they couldn't possibly know more than the 'respected and knowledgeable" board members who've been here for years.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

But my point is that there are a lot of members here (and other boards too) that have been members for a log time and/or have high post counts and for some unknown reason that seems to equate to hobby knowledge / respect. I don't get that.

On the CU boards, there is a title under one's username such as member, senior member, collector, master collector, etc. That title is based on nothing more that your post count. What a joke?!?

[steve B]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

And, at least to me, he is.

But my point is that there are a lot of members here (and other boards too) that have been members for a log time and/or have high post counts and for some unknown reason that seems to equate to hobby knowledge / respect. I don't get that.

Likewise, it seems when new members come to the board and share new ideas/opinions, they are overlooked because they are new and they couldn't possibly know more than the 'respected and knowledgeable" board members who've been here for years.

Interesting thoughts.

When I joined a while back I was happy to see a few names that were familiar to me from a long time ago. Not people I knew, but people I knew of. I've generally been an under the radar sort of collector. Partly because that's who I am until I'm comfortable with people or a group, partly because of budget. Can't really be a well known big wheel when my typical show budget is around $200.

My introduction was "interesting" I mentioned that I had some cards, and the response was literally" yeah right" Until I posted scans then it was a cautious "welcome to the club" It may be odd to some, but I found that attitude comforting.

Now I'm marginally familiar with a lot more of the sort of collectors I like, people with some knowledge, sometimes a LOT of knowledge. I don't always agree with everyone about everything, and that's normal. There's even (gasp!) a few people that I rarely find much agreement with. But most - in fact nearly all - have enough thinking behind their opinions that I can respect those opinions even if I don't agree.

Someone with a lot of posts has hopefully shown enough of their thinking and likes/dislikes and expertise to have earned that sort of respect. Someone with a handful of posts just hasn't got enough track record, so for them it's more a matter of considering their opinions. There are of course exceptions, people whose intros are a nice look at their collecting interests and experiences, and/or are well known to several members so there's a bit of street cred automatically.

Steve B

[irv]

I stated, in my prior post, that I disliked "Best offer" only posts, but that, in no way shape or form, means I agree and think that all posts/ads on here should have prices listed.

I was just stating what I disliked and what I preferred, but seeing as it's a free country and people can do what they want, I am OK with that.

[bobbvc]

The less rules you have, the less rules get broken. I think we have enough rules around here. Of course I'm not a moderator on the board but someone asked for opinions so there you go.

[CMIZ5290]

For this thread to go this long is absolutely unbelievable! I mean really, Are you kidding? Just when you thought you saw it all, well......No price listed, go about your business. What is the mystery? If you are really interested, wouldn't you inquire about the card????

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

For this thread to go this long is absolutely unbelievable! I mean really, Are you kidding? Just when you thought you saw it all, well......No price listed, go about your business. What is the mystery? If you are really interested, wouldn't you inquire about the card????

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYM4jIxCJ14

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

If you are really interested, wouldn't you inquire about the card????

If a seller were interested in selling their card, wouldn't they post a price? We've had this conversation before about dealer tables at shows. Most agree they bypass dealer tables without prices. Why should a message board be different? If you and others want to waste your time on a card that may or not be for sale, by all means do it. I could care less. But don't make those of us that don't bother asking for a price (or scans) feel stupid for just moving on past those types of listings.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYM4jIxCJ14

Pete that is funny.

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

If a seller were interested in selling their card, wouldn't they post a price? We've had this conversation before about dealer tables at shows. Most agree they bypass dealer tables without prices. Why should a message board be different? If you and others want to waste your time on a card that may or not be for sale, by all means do it. I could care less. But don't make those of us that don't bother asking for a price (or scans) feel stupid for just moving on past those types of listings.

You are wasting your time common sense and hundreds of posts saying the same thing will not work on this subject.

[jfkheat]

Originally Posted by CMIZ5290

For this thread to go this long is absolutely unbelievable! I mean really, Are you kidding? Just when you thought you saw it all, well......No price listed, go about your business. What is the mystery? If you are really interested, wouldn't you inquire about the card????

Please correct me if I am wrong concerning the card that got all of this started, didn't a couple members ask for prices but weren't given one?
James

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

Please correct me if I am wrong concerning the card that got all of this started, didn't a couple members ask for prices but weren't given one?
James

I hate to defend Kevin but maybe he did not want to sell to those people. Nothing wrong with that as there are people I will not buy from or sell to.

I also took this poll as an opinion on price vs no price in listings and not for a second did I think it was about adding a new rule to the forum making anyone add prices.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by bobbvc

The less rules you have, the less rules get broken. I think we have enough rules around here. Of course I'm not a moderator on the board but someone asked for opinions so there you go.

This is how I feel (*except I moderate). ^

Lets keep the cussing to a minimum please. For the record there was never an iota of a chance of this pricing change happening. Never, nadda.....not on this watch. I do like the debate to get everyone's thoughts though. If it was about 90 percent to 10 in favor of doing it, I would consider it. I can't imagine implementing it but I would consider it. Carry on.....