Who got this smokin’ deal on this Goudey Foxx??!

[pokerplyr80]

Most states that I'm aware of allow for price mistakes to be corrected by publishing a retraction. Quite often these are the result of an error by an advertising company and not the business some of you here would like to take advantage of. Trying to stick it to a seller for an obvious mistake is a terrible way to do business in my opinion.

[packs]

That's assuming a lot out of the buyer though. Maybe the buyer is just a person who wanted the card and found it at a price they could afford. Not everyone is out to flip, and I don't think honoring a sale is taking advantage of a seller. The consignment company should make the consignor whole while making the buyer whole as well. That's a good way to do business.

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by packs

That's assuming a lot out of the buyer though. Maybe the buyer is just a person who wanted the card and found it at a price they could afford. Not everyone is out to flip, and I don't think honoring a sale is taking advantage of a seller. The consignment company should make the consignor whole while making the buyer whole as well. That's a good way to do business.

Agree with this .

[texmrsport]

Kind of sad to see some of the replies. I've nit numerous BIN on Ebay and email the seller to let them know that they probably made an error and can cancel the sale so that they don't have to deal with the attitudes of some people. It's all about Karma.

[vintagetoppsguy]

To me, it's all about attitude of BOTH the buyer AND the seller and it's sad that it has changed over the years...

50 years ago:
Seller: "Sorry, I made a mistake on the price, but I'll give it to you for what it was advertised"
Buyer: "No, it was an honest mistake and I won't hold you to it."
Seller: "Thank you for understanding. Let me make it up to you by...(fill in the blank).

Today:
Seller: "It was a mistake and I'm not going to honor that price or do anything for you."
Buyer: "You have to sell it to me for what it was advertised. It's the law!"
Seller: "F you!"
Buyer: No, F you!"

[RedsFan1941]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

To me, it's all about attitude of BOTH the buyer AND the seller and it's sad that it has changed over the years...

50 years ago:
Seller: "Sorry, I made a mistake on the price, but I'll give it to you for what it was advertised"
Buyer: "No, it was an honest mistake and I won't hold you to it."
Seller: "Thank you for understanding. Let me make it up to you by...(fill in the blank).

Today:
Seller: "It was a mistake and I'm not going to honor that price or do anything for you."
Buyer: "You have to sell it to me for what it was advertised. It's the law!"
Seller: "F you!"
Buyer: No, F you!"

50 years ago? as someone who has been a small business owner since 1975, even as recently as 10 years ago people were civil and understanding toward each other. although to be fair it SEEMS like 50 years ago.

[Bestdj777]

If I'm buying or selling a card, I want both parties to be happy. If I'd purchased this, I'd very much expect the seller to cancel the sale and would be completely understanding were that the case. Just like I would expect people to understand if I made a pricing error. I don't care how big the company is, it's not a business making a mistake it's the individual that did the listing. If it comes to him getting in trouble/potentially fired, or me missing out on a card, I'll take the later every day. It's just a baseball card.

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Most states that I'm aware of allow for price mistakes to be corrected by publishing a retraction. Quite often these are the result of an error by an advertising company and not the business some of you here would like to take advantage of. Trying to stick it to a seller for an obvious mistake is a terrible way to do business in my opinion.

Then why does EBay punish the seller for this infraction? Is eBay wrong to?
Breaking a direct rule in the business you have is a terrible way to do business.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Then why does EBay punish the seller for this infraction? Is eBay wrong to?
Breaking a direct rule in the business you have is a terrible way to do business.

Because Ebay always takes the side of the buyer. Well almost always. Try buying something on Amazon at a price that is an obvious mistake. Even if you place the order and pay for it there is a good chance it will be canceled and refunded when they catch the mistake. The same is true of many companies, as it should be. I dont want to pay a higher price because they need to make up for losses from customers taking advantage of honest mistakes.

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Because Ebay always takes the side of the buyer. Well almost always. Try buying something on Amazon at a price that is an obvious mistake. Even if you place the order and pay for it there is a good chance it will be canceled and refunded when they catch the mistake. The same is true of many companies, as it should be. I dont want to pay a higher price because they need to make up for losses from customers taking advantage of honest mistakes.

They side with the buyer because the customer is always right another good business practice.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

They side with the buyer because the customer is always right another good business practice.

There are certain customers a business is better off without. I get the feeling you fall into this category.

[Rookiemonster]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

There are certain customers a business is better off without. I get the feeling you fall into this category.

Wrong a business needs all of its customers. If ever signal one is treated right then there should be any issues.

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

There are certain customers a business is better off without

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Wrong a business needs all of its customers.

Sorry, but you're wrong about this. I learned it the hard way. I used to think the same thing, thought I needed every customer. But once I figured out that wasn't the case, it made my business run a lot smoother. There are just some people that aren't worth the hassle of doing business with. Doing business with them can actually cost you other good customers because you're spending your time dealing with the problem ones instead of focusing on the good ones.

[Leon]

I couldn't disagree more. Been in business for a long time....just like this forum. Not all members are good members. If your crap to equity ratio is upside down you will get the boot. A few members thought they were exempt. They weren't.

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Wrong a business needs all of its customers. If ever signal one is treated right then there should be any issues.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

Wrong a business needs all of its customers. If ever signal one is treated right then there should be any issues.

This is pretty false. A business needs good customers. Tolerable customers. Not customers who think they can shit the bed and get away with it just because they're a customer.