1952Boyntoncollector Outing prices on BST?

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Because I would also assume someone willing to pay the asking price would post I'll take it, not pm sent.

So which one took it?

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=244654

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

So which one took it?

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=244654

Dont know who took it but i do note the secret asking price is still there and also there is no post from me quoting it.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

So which one took it?

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=244654

No way to tell from that post. Perhaps neither. My point is that to assume a sale was made because someone posted pm sent defies common sense. Any time I've listed a card for sale here I get a few questions, requests for better scans, and low ball offers before either a sale is made or the card gets sent off to pwcc.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

My point is that to assume a sale was made because someone posted pm sent defies common sense.

I get your point, you're not getting mine. I believe you're whole a lot smarter than Ben, so let's try this again. My original point was this. We were talking about BST interference and I said "Nice card" is no more interference than "PM sent." If one wants to inquire about a card, send a PM. Is there really a need to announce that you're sending the PM (I'm not talking about the cases where the poster has sent multiple PMs that weren't responded to)??? Why is "Nice card" interference but "PM sent" (when the purpose of the PM isn't to purchase the card) is not interference? I expect Ben not got get that, but surely you do????

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

I get your point, you're not getting mine. I believe you're whole a lot smarter than Ben, so let's try this again. My original point was this. We were talking about BST interference and I said "Nice card" is no more interference than "PM sent." If one wants to inquire about a card, send a PM. Is there really a need to announce that you're sending the PM (I'm not talking about the cases where the poster has sent multiple PMs that weren't responded to)??? Why is "Nice card" interference but "PM sent" (when the purpose of the PM isn't to purchase the card) is not interference? I expect Ben not got get that, but surely you do????

Fair enough. Anyone who feels either is interference should look up the definition of interference. Nice card, good luck with sale, etc. might not contribute much, but are pretty common on this site. The only thing quoting the original post interferes with is the ability to later delete the asking price.

[btcarfagno]

If a well respected member of this forum makes a positive comment on an item I have for sale I am thrilled. It is somewhat akin to a respected endorsement. I will take those any time I can get them.

Also I have had enough instances, both as a buyer and a seller, where "PM sent" being posted didn't mean squat.

Finally, sometimes people will post a "PM sent" to get a time stamp in showing when the PM with "I'll take it" was made in case there are multiple people who might say the same thing. The "PM sent" post might make the difference in such a case.

Tom C

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

IFinally, sometimes people will post a "PM sent" to get a time stamp in showing when the PM with "I'll take it" was made in case there are multiple people who might say the same thing. The "PM sent" post might make the difference in such a case.

We're getting off track here, but wouldn't an "I'll take it" post accomplish the same thing with the time stamp as a "PM sent" post? Maybe it's just me? Maybe I think different than most?

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

We're getting off track here, but wouldn't an "I'll take it" post accomplish the same thing with the time stamp as a "PM sent" post? Maybe it's just me? Maybe I think different than most?

ummmmm...NO! Not the same at all!

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

. The only thing quoting the original post interferes with is the ability to later delete the asking price.

Dont forget to add it's coming from a third party, not interested in buying the card.

[Peter_Spaeth]

PM sent seems like emailing someone to tell them you left them a voice mail.

[Republicaninmass]

Anything other than "I'll take it"....aint takin' it

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

PM sent seems like emailing someone to tell them you left them a voice mail.

ive always found the message stating a message was sent to be quite odd.

[botn]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

PM sent seems like emailing someone to tell them you left them a voice mail.

Yes and it too is pretty unnecessary. Posting a PM sent post will likely be seen after an email of that actual PM is received in this day where 99% of us are wired into our email 24/7.

[orly57]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

PM sent seems like emailing someone to tell them you left them a voice mail.

It's totally marking territory. Today I found a card I wanted bad. I couldn't type "I'll take it" quickly enough. I then wrote him a pm. I considered smoke signals and a carrier pigeon. I think it's just a nervous reaction fearing you may lose it to someone who pm'd first while you were posting, or posts first while you are pm'ing.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

Dont forget to add it's coming from a third party, not interested in buying the card.

How do you know the third party isnt interested in buying the card. If they are interested then you are fine with that? If not why does being interested matter in your point of view. If 3 people are interested in a card and one person buys it..are the other 2 people 'third partys'? Only 1 person buys the card..but there could be 10 people interested.....

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

My original point was this. We were talking about BST interference and I said "Nice card" is no more interference than "PM sent." ... Why is "Nice card" interference but "PM sent" (when the purpose of the PM isn't to purchase the card) is not interference?

Partial quote here because I'm taking out the ignorant statements regarding how stupid other people are. IMHO while some folks may deem "nice card" as not interfering in the auction posted, I feel is does interfere with other listings by bumping them from the top, or the front page.

FWIW I do get frustrated when prices are removed once sold. I too come here for education, and to launch the joke. I use the eBay "Sold Items" option quite often. I missed an opportunity to purchase a card on BST a few weeks ago. I made the comment about wondering the price, and the seller (I won't out him) sent me a PM with the sell prices. I didn't share it, but I learned something... and also kicked myself for missing the opportunity to purchase a card at a price I would have been happy with.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Partial quote here because I'm taking out the ignorant statements regarding how stupid other people are. IMHO while some folks may deem "nice card" as not interfering in the auction posted, I feel is does interfere with other listings by bumping them from the top, or the front page.

FWIW I do get frustrated when prices are removed once sold. I too come here for education, and to launch the joke. I use the eBay "Sold Items" option quite often. I missed an opportunity to purchase a card on BST a few weeks ago. I made the comment about wondering the price, and the seller (I won't out him) sent me a PM with the sell prices. I didn't share it, but I learned something... and also kicked myself for missing the opportunity to purchase a card at a price I would have been happy with.

I bet the seller didnt say the asking price...that would of been the big secret.....