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

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Wonka is missed!

And at this time just to summarize...an overwhelming majority of board members feel that prices should be mandatory for items for sale in the B/s/t.

Please commence bickering!

Like 6 cavities without pain killers.....

[Lordstan]

My two cents is this.

While I put prices in most of my listings I don't have a problem with ones without. If I see something I want, I'll ask. Simple really. Even if you are someone who passes by any listings without prices, I don't think it should be against the rules.

I think all the vitriol about not listing prices being underhanded is a bit dramatic. While I am sure there are people that are underhanded, I think the majority are just people who either aren't sure if they are clear as to the real market value or, they aren't clear if they really want to sell the item.

I think those that say that listing a price should be absolute and compare it to a dealer at a show, are missing out on the fact that most of the people buying and selling here aren't dealers. They are collectors who are mostly selling so they can buy something else. There is more than just an objective price to many items we own. For many there may be an emotional attachment to an item that makes it hard to price. Dealers who list items on the board for sale, like Richard Simon and Jim Stinson, buy and sell as a business, so for them, the majority of the items are strictly about profit and loss. For many of the collectors here, it may not be that simple and as such, establishing value may not be that simple.
Perhaps as a buyer, you couldn't care less about someones emotional attachment, but it may make a difference on whether they even offer a card up for sale at all.

While I understand some peoples frustrations, I hope Leon doesn't change the rules as I think it would lead to less listings and less stuff coming to market.

Best to all,
Mark

[the 'stache]

I would like sellers to post prices if they are interested in dealing a card they own. Based on the input submitted by many in this discussion, I think it's clear doing so would facilitate more business. However, I don't feel that they should be required to do so. There are so many factors that can drive a card's value one way or the other: centering, edge and corner quality, surface condition, focus, and color quality. Then, there is a card's relative rarity, as well as other considerations including stamps, signatures, errors, miscuts, and previous owners.

That being said, I don't have any problem with a collector putting a card up for sale without posting what specifically they are looking for. Maybe they just want to get an idea on what they could get for the card. They should have that option.