Asking Prices on the BST

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by bnorth

The images need to be 1.2mb or smaller and your problem will disappear.

I've posted jpg files slightly larger than 2 MB.

You're correct, though, about making sure the file size isn't too big.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Eric72

I've posted jpg files slightly larger than 2 MB.

You're correct, though, about making sure the file size isn't too big.

Never tried one that big, glad to know I can get away with some I used to shrink. My number is what has always worked for me.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Never tried one that big, glad to know I can get away with some I used to shrink. My number is what has always worked for me.

Here's a file that's 1.87 MB.

I just tried posting one that was 2.15 MB. It wouldn't let me.

So, the max size is somewhere between the two.

[jingram058]

Back to the OP, I third it (+1). Per Robert's Rules of Order, that makes it final, does it not?

Sorry I am so late to the show. Something called work came up...

[Fred]

Leon,

I guess I'll post my view on the BST.

Perhaps I'm in the minority here but I look at N54 as a community that shares the same enthusiasm for collecting pictures of dead guys on card board. It's understood that everybody's different and that some are more blessed with resources than others and others want to pay for the hobby by bartering, etc. However, just my opinion - if a board member wants to offer something up at a decent price (pay it forward) to another board member, then it'd be nice to allow anther collector that may not have the same financial means as others to pick it up for their collection. My guess is that most probably don't care what happens to a card after it's sold, but some may be hoping the card can help move someone move forward in their collecting goals. That said -

1) Don't ask for a discount on a card if you're going to flip it right away. That's just poor form.

2) If you don't care about someone flipping it right away, then just state (as many do) - "first post reply or IM takes it".

3) As Leon mentioned- don't make comments in a thread about any deals other than to say "nice card" or "sold" (or something like that). Believe me, there are times when I think people are imbibing (what ever it is that makes them happy) a bit too much when they set their prices, however rather than comment, I just refrain from typing that they're high (on price or in that imbibed state).

If I ever decide to sell anything on the BST, it's going to be full retail, but if someone really needs it for their collection, then I will probably discount it because I'd rather see the item go to someone that could use it to fill a hole in their collection.

It will be sad if this board ever gets to the point that it's collector eat collector and the only thing that drives a hobbyist is $$$. I guess it should come as no surprise that this thing that was a hobby many decades ago has become more business and less hobby.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Fred

Leon,

I guess I'll post my view on the BST.

Perhaps I'm in the minority here but I look at N54 as a community that shares the same enthusiasm for collecting pictures of dead guys on card board. It's understood that everybody's different and that some are more blessed with resources than others and others want to pay for the hobby by bartering, etc. However, just my opinion - if a board member wants to offer something up at a decent price (pay it forward) to another board member, then it'd be nice to allow anther collector that may not have the same financial means as others to pick it up for their collection. My guess is that most probably don't care what happens to a card after it's sold, but some may be hoping the card can help move someone move forward in their collecting goals. That said -

1) Don't ask for a discount on a card if you're going to flip it right away. That's just poor form.

2) If you don't care about someone flipping it right away, then just state (as many do) - "first post reply or IM takes it".

3) As Leon mentioned- don't make comments in a thread about any deals other than to say "nice card" or "sold" (or something like that). Believe me, there are times when I think people are imbibing (what ever it is that makes them happy) a bit too much when they set their prices, however rather than comment, I just refrain from typing that they're high (on price or in that imbibed state).

If I ever decide to sell anything on the BST, it's going to be full retail, but if someone really needs it for their collection, then I will probably discount it because I'd rather see the item go to someone that could use it to fill a hole in their collection.

It will be sad if this board ever gets to the point that it's collector eat collector and the only thing that drives a hobbyist is $$$. I guess it should come as no surprise that this thing that was a hobby many decades ago has become more business and less hobby.

Well said Fred.

And luckily most people in this forum are collectors vs investors/clippers.

However, the end result is we can each sell it or try to sell it at the price we want. And once sold the buyer can do what they want with it.

The best we can hope is thru communication and networking to determine the buyer and their intent and then decide to sell or not sell to them at the price we set.

As a collector I rarely sell but when I sell. I sell and move on and I am not concerned with what they do

And hopefully make a friend and network for other items either of us may need.

I do it for the enjoyment and do not stress over it.

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by Fred

I guess it should come as no surprise that this thing that what was a hobby many decades ago has become more business and less hobby.

I've been saying that around here ever since I got back into the "hobby" and discovered this forum. Nice to see that there is someone else who sees it as well.

But with the kind of money involved in the "hobby" how could it be any other way?

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by jingram058

I've been saying that around here ever since I got back into the "hobby" and discovered this forum. Nice to see that there is someone else who sees it as well.

But with the kind of money involved in the "hobby" how could it be any other way?

I agree with this all around and I’ve been here for a cup of coffee so I hesitate to say this but as soon as someone is willing to sell me something at older prices I’ll jump onboard with their lament. E93s come to mind. Anyone?!?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by Eric72

Here's a file that's 1.87 MB.

I just tried posting one that was 2.15 MB. It wouldn't let me.

So, the max size is somewhere between the two.

You need to work on your images, you can still see the creasing...

[Carter08]

I think the issue is what do you think about someone buying at auction and then posting here immediately with a 40% markup. Valid arguments on both sides. If it was a steal at auction, so be it. Good to share the wealth. Kind of annoying though is I think the issue.

[egri]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

You need to work on your images, you can still see the creasing...

[vintagetoppsguy]

I read the title of this thread and got all excited. I was hoping it meant something else.

My biggest pet peeve on the BST is when someone lists something for sale, but doesn't post an asking price - instead puts something like "make me an offer" or "accepting offers." It's your item; post a price.

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

I read the title of this thread and got all excited. I was hoping it meant something else.

My biggest pet peeve on the BST is when someone lists something for sale, but doesn't post an asking price - instead puts something like "make me an offer" or "accepting offers." It's your item; post a price.

It's a pet peeve of mine, as well. Here's a thread I started on that very topic:

https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=301673

[Flintboy]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

I read the title of this thread and got all excited. I was hoping it meant something else.

My biggest pet peeve on the BST is when someone lists something for sale, but doesn't post an asking price - instead puts something like "make me an offer" or "accepting offers." It's your item; post a price.

Exactly what he said!

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

I read the title of this thread and got all excited. I was hoping it meant something else.

My biggest pet peeve on the BST is when someone lists something for sale, but doesn't post an asking price - instead puts something like "make me an offer" or "accepting offers." It's your item; post a price.

Its funny how some of those "make an offer" threads say they have no idea of value, then can suddenly quote 10 years of Ebay sales if you offer $1 less than the Ebay prices.