Ebay relisting suggestion for overpriced BIN cards

[cgreat14]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

There are several sellers that I will never buy from, Levi being one of them. The ridiculous prices are so distasteful that I refuse to consider them as sellers. I'm obviously not the only one like this either.

I'm not saying sellers need to take a crazy hit on their sales, but lowering the prices a bit to gain more buyers would result in more sales and more profits. The waiting for "cheapskates" to pony up for a high price approach is ok if you're not into making sales and money. Real smart though apparently.

Like I said, guys like you are not my kind of customer. Levi sells to people who have the means to pay for what they want. I don't think he worries about people who won't buy from him. I think he's doing pretty well for himself.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by cgreat14

Like I said, guys like you are not my kind of customer. Levi sells to people who have the means to pay for what they want. I don't think he worries about people who won't buy from him. I think he's doing pretty well for himself.

I'm definitely not your kind of customer. Your inventory must be too good for me.

Everyone sells to people who have the means to pay for what they want. The fact that you're constantly calling buyers cheapskates and acting like you have material that is too good for some of us is why I'm not your kind of customer. Not because I can't afford your inventory, but because of your attitude.

[JollyElm]

Hey, angrybitterguy14, why don't you do us a favor and post your ebay seller name here, so every single one of us can just avoid ever having to deal with you, okay?

[cgreat14]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Hey, angrybitterguy14, why don't you do us a favor and post your ebay seller name here, so every single one of us can just avoid ever having to deal with you, okay?

I don't have to because I am not taking shots at anyone here.

[ejharrington]

The model may or not make sense based on whether the seller knows what he's doing. For example, for over two years I was watching a card that was ridiculously overpriced at BIN $1,600. I made a couple of offers for amounts that NO ONE else would ever pay. Both were declined without even a counteroffer. Every month, the card would go unsold and I would watch it. Finally, another of the same exact card went up for auction and I won the auction at about $550, which was hundreds less than what I had previously offered. I continued to watch the card until I noticed it was finally put up for auction, where it fetched far less than what I paid for it. I still scratch my head on what the seller was thinking.

Now I am going through the same process with another card where it is listed for $500 but is worth $100 TOPS if I am willing to overpay for it. I guarantee, it will end the same way as the prior example.

[Rich Falvo]

What good is a BIN that doesn't result in a sale?

[cgreat14]

Originally Posted by Rich Falvo

What good is a BIN that doesn't result in a sale?

But they do all the time.

[Rich Falvo]

Originally Posted by cgreat14

But they do all the time.

Yes. I'm asking why, if it doesn't result in a sale.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by cgreat14

I don't have to because I am not taking shots at anyone here.

But you have expressed an opinion of Levi, and by the rules your name (not your ebay handle) should be in your post.

[cgreat14]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

I'm definitely not your kind of customer. Your inventory must be too good for me.

Everyone sells to people who have the means to pay for what they want. The fact that you're constantly calling buyers cheapskates and acting like you have material that is too good for some of us is why I'm not your kind of customer. Not because I can't afford your inventory, but because of your attitude.

Keep your powder dry buddy. Nobody's taking shots here. If you don't have the means to pay higher priced dealers like Levi, there are plenty of other sellers to buy from. Levi doesn't care. I am just making my point that I have a profitable method of dealing with people who look for bargains all the time (cheapskates). These buyers from big feebay auction sellers hurt values for small and mid-size dealers that's all. The days of buying common vintage PSA 8's for 20 bucks are fading fast. Prices for common vintage PSA 8's are approaching $ 40-50 each as they should. I love these guys who quote you "SMR book values" and think your gonna bite on it. BIN's are the way to go.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by cgreat14

I am just making my point that I have a profitable method of dealing with people who look for bargains all the time (cheapskates).

See, there it is again. I guess all us board members who look for bargains (I would think that's a pretty big population) are all cheapskates. Nice way to make friends on the board. But let me guess, you're not here to make friends, just troll the board.

I never said I didn't have the means to buy from Levi, I said I never would buy from him. It's a principle thing, not a financial status thing.

[cgreat14]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

See, there it is again. I guess all us board members who look for bargains (I would think that's a pretty big population) are all cheapskates. Nice way to make friends on the board. But let me guess, you're not here to make friends, just troll the board.

I never said I didn't have the means to buy from Levi, I said I never would buy from him. It's a principle thing, not a financial status thing.

Some of you guys are so sensitive ....my God. I am trying to be real here and I guess it's not going over too well for some of you. Now I could take what you said and yell for Leon that you called me a troll but I'm a big boy, I can take it. Maybe I hit a nerve.... no harm intended but I am not backing off from what I've been saying.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by cgreat14

Some of you guys are so sensitive ....my God. I am trying to be real here and I guess it's not going over too well for some of you. Now I could take what you said and yell for Leon that you called me a troll but I'm a big boy, I can take it. Maybe I hit a nerve.... no harm intended but I am not backing off from what I've been saying.

Leon, am I in trouble for calling him out as a troll since all of his posts are in this thread pissing people off and being a troll? If so I apologize.

[cardsnstuff]

FWIW; Price your stuff fairly and it will move. I have plenty above vcp and plenty below. Most sellers, probably know where they need to be on any particular card. Some I have held my ground, because I know I am priced fairly, and I choose not to give them away at below market value. Others, I give away, because their is ton of supply in the marketplace.

It comes to basic economics; supply and demand. Not that I am defending him or need to but, Levi, doesn't have to move his price he has plenty of people who are willing to pay it. However, if you follow his listings you will see he accepts a lot of BO.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by cgreat14

Keep your powder dry buddy. Nobody's taking shots here. If you don't have the means to pay higher priced dealers like Levi, there are plenty of other sellers to buy from. Levi doesn't care. I am just making my point that I have a profitable method of dealing with people who look for bargains all the time (cheapskates). These buyers from big feebay auction sellers hurt values for small and mid-size dealers that's all. The days of buying common vintage PSA 8's for 20 bucks are fading fast. Prices for common vintage PSA 8's are approaching $ 40-50 each as they should. I love these guys who quote you "SMR book values" and think your gonna bite on it. BIN's are the way to go.

This whole rant is about selling 20.00 cards for 40.00? Lol. Seems like a poor business model. I thought you were talking about high grade Ruths or Mantles or Hof RCs. I would be happy that someone would be willing to take those cards off my hands so I could put my money into high demand cards. That is a dying market. Millenials don't care about Sibby Sisti or Bow Wow Arft. You are correct though, I am not your customer. I don't care about commons, only cards that will appreciate in value in the future.

[cgreat14]

Originally Posted by rats60

This whole rant is about selling 20.00 cards for 40.00? Lol. Seems like a poor business model. I thought you were talking about high grade Ruths or Mantles or Hof RCs. I would be happy that someone would be willing to take those cards off my hands so I could put my money into high demand cards. That is a dying market. Millenials don't care about Sibby Sisti or Bow Wow Arft. You are correct though, I am not your customer. I don't care about commons, only cards that will appreciate in value in the future.

I do just fine.