The quick flip- selling before you have the item

[Peter_Spaeth]

I've seen lots of listings for pre-sales for coins and wax boxes, but I guess the difference there is that that is disclosed. I don't know, my gut reaction is it's more stupid than unethical.

[calvindog]

We’ve seen much scummier things on the BST here. At least the item is accurately described and no idiotic puffery/light fraud is used to sell it.

[jfkheat]

I consigned some cards to LOTG a couple years ago. One of the cards was listed on eBay before LOTG received payment. They hadn't sent invoices before it was listed. The buyer/seller lost money on the eBay sale.
James

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by jfkheat

I consigned some cards to LOTG a couple years ago. One of the cards was listed on eBay before LOTG received payment. They hadn't sent invoices before it was listed. The buyer/seller lost money on the eBay sale.
James

I think one thing we have learned is that there are some financially desperate people in the hobby who will do some desperate things. They don’t always make great financial sense.

[Leon]

IF there are scummy things on the BST why not PM me to help with them instead of doing nothing but continuously gripe about everything in the world?

Originally Posted by calvindog

We’ve seen much scummier things on the BST here. At least the item is accurately described and no idiotic puffery/light fraud is used to sell it.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Leon

IF there are scummy things on the BST why not PM me to help with them instead of doing nothing but continuously gripe about everything in the world?

I have.

[Leon]

Then it was taken care of at the time. It is a very active and fluid section so continuing to be vigilant there, without much oversight otherwise (on purpose) will continue. If you have PMd me I don't remember, and you probably did., so thanks for the help. Please continue to alert me of stuff. I promise each situation will be looked at in detail and a reason will be given for whatever the outcome is. One thing I will almost never get involved in is what someone is asking for their item. If they paid $2 yesterday and are asking $1000 today, that is their business. If they use puffery to sell their stuff, but have large clear pictures or other great communication, why should that matter? That doesn't mean anyone can deceive, they can't. IF they say there are no creases, and you absolutely know for sure there are (maybe you owned the card before), then it is ok to say something in that thread or with a PM to me. But if the seller says this is the best card they have ever seen, then nothing should be said about that kind of statement.

With the frequency of transactions there I get almost no complaints of bad stuff going on. It is a testament of our members, they are the best Our BST also has one of the lowest transaction costs anywhere. 0 ...

*And a friendly reminder, to all, it is Caveat Emptor (buyer beware) in the BST , please, please PM me if you have any concerns whatsoever about your trade partner. I get reference checks weekly if not almost daily, and always respond quickly.

Originally Posted by calvindog

I have.