I just need other opinions

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I appreciate the viewpoint, but as a businessman I have a number I have to get to make a card profitable. Unless I screwed up and have been holding the card way to long, I do stick to that number. If a card has been in inventory forever then, yes, I do accept the first decent offer that comes along, but why bother with a card you suspect you can move at your price? Like I said I counter once and it works well for me. Of course I'm one of the weirdos who doesn't get "insulted" by low-ball offers, and frankly it's not a big deal to me if somebody fails to respond and lets an offer expire, but maybe I'm way too laid back for this business!

[Luke]

Even though I try not to, I sometime flake on responding to a counter-offer. Sometimes I get an email alert that the seller sent a counter and I read it while standing in line at the store. If I'm declining, I'll plan to get on the app or my computer later, but if nothing jogs my memory, I may just forget. I'm sure it's not on purpose from all buyers.

[pokerplyr80]

I'm with the others who have noted that a difference of a few bucks can make or break a deal on a relatively inexpensive card. I have changed my mind on a card after making an offer for various reasons including finding a similar, or completely different card elsewhere while waiting for a seller to respond. Had my offer been accepted I would of course pay for the card. But sending a counter can give the buyer a way out.

[SMPEP]

Every card has a price of indifference for me. Meaning there is a price where I honestly don't care whether I sell it or keep it.

So when selling, I put my asking price above my point of indifference and take offers. If your offer is above my point of indifference, congrats, the card is yours. If it's not, I'll counter at my point of indifference. You don't like my counter, okay, no worries. Have a nice day. I'm happy to keep the card at that price. (I even imagine I'm buying the card at that price to see if I truly am indifferent at this price).

When buying, my offers go up to my point of indifference. And people that respond to me with price guides, VCP, past sales, whatever amuse me. I could care LESS what your guide book tells you. I told you what the card is worth to me. You don't like my price? Fine. Keep your card and have a great day. I'm happy with that outcome. I have no clue why you aren't too.

Are my prices of indifference in line with the broader market? ABSOLUTELY NOT. There are obscure cards I've bought at prices that no one else in the country would pay. There are also cards that you could offer me at 20% of the lowest known sales price and I'd walk away (I'm just NOT paying a huge premium for Moe Berg cards! His card should never sell for more than a Jimmie Foxx card in my opinion, and as a result I'll never own the card. I'm fine with that.).

[Luke]

Originally Posted by SMPEP

Every card has a price of indifference for me. Meaning there is a price where I honestly don't care whether I sell it or keep it.

So when selling, I put my asking price above my point of indifference and take offers. If your offer is above my point of indifference, congrats, the card is yours. If it's not, I'll counter at my point of indifference. You don't like my counter, okay, no worries. Have a nice day. I'm happy to keep the card at that price. (I even imagine I'm buying the card at that price to see if I truly am indifferent at this price).

When buying, my offers go up to my point of indifference. And people that respond to me with price guides, VCP, past sales, whatever amuse me. I could care LESS what your guide book tells you. I told you what the card is worth to me. You don't like my price? Fine. Keep your card and have a great day. I'm happy with that outcome. I have no clue why you aren't too.

Are my prices of indifference in line with the broader market? ABSOLUTELY NOT. There are obscure cards I've bought at prices that no one else in the country would pay. There are also cards that you could offer me at 20% of the lowest known sales price and I'd walk away (I'm just NOT paying a huge premium for Moe Berg cards! His card should never sell for more than a Jimmie Foxx card in my opinion, and as a result I'll never own the card. I'm fine with that.).

This is really well said. It works when buying as well as selling.

[egbeachley]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I appreciate the viewpoint, but as a businessman I have a number I have to get to make a card profitable. !

Then you have basically answered your own question. A buyer who is likely to sell someday should never pay 15% over market because it will make it much harder to profit down the road.