BST . . . . as slow as Ebay?

[npa589]

I think it is solely due to a complete change in traffic. Generally, I believe the transactions have shifted to Facebook.


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[Leon]

Put something really nice over there, for a decent price, and see how fast it gets snapped up.

But I agree, a lot of buying and selling has gone to FB.....however, the BST is where I still buy more than most other places (I am biased of course), besides ebay.

A BST pick up...

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Leon

Put something really nice over there, for a decent price, and see how fast it gets snapped up.

You can list anything nice at a giveaway price anywhere and the same rule applies. Bargain hunters are like circling sharks.

To further this point, I once accidentally left a "9" out of the price of a card. It wasn't a very valuable card; $49.99 BIN. I mis-listed it at $4.99. Literally less than a minute later, it was bought by someone who clearly spends all day pressing the F5 key for such bargains. I just cancelled the sale due to my honest mistake. I'm not too concerned if anyone disagrees with what I did, because the mistake was truly that. The buyer sent me a paragraphs-long diatribe about his feelings, and how he's picked up so many rare signed cards at bargain basement prices, ending it with, "...if you truly did make a mistake and don't wish to sell me the card, that's between you and the Lord". Please don't bring religion into an error over a paltry card. To prove my point, I sent him a link to my previous attempt at listing the card...for $49.99. I'm pretty certain God has more important matters to deal with.

[Leon]

Where did I say giveaway prices?

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

You can list anything nice at a giveaway price anywhere and the same rule applies. Bargain hunters are like circling sharks.

To further this point, I once accidentally left a "9" out of the price of a card. It wasn't a very valuable card; $49.99 BIN. I mis-listed it at $4.99. Literally less than a minute later, it was bought by someone who clearly spends all day pressing the F5 key for such bargains. I just cancelled the sale due to my honest mistake. I'm not too concerned if anyone disagrees with what I did, because the mistake was truly that. The buyer sent me a paragraphs-long diatribe about his feelings, and how he's picked up so many rare signed cards at bargain basement prices, ending it with, "...if you truly did make a mistake and don't wish to sell me the card, that's between you and the Lord". Please don't bring religion into an error over a paltry card. To prove my point, I sent him a link to my previous attempt at listing the card...for $49.99. I'm pretty certain God has more important matters to deal with.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by Leon

Where did I say giveaway prices?

You didn't, of course. Personal experience makes me equate a "decent" price to usually being a giveaway price, hence the fast sale.

[BobbyStrawberry]

I'll propose an alternative view: I think right now, across the hobby generally, there are more sellers than buyers.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

I'll propose an alternative view: I think right now, across the hobby generally, there are more sellers than buyers.

Bingo.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

The buyer sent me a paragraphs-long diatribe about his feelings, and how he's picked up so many rare signed cards at bargain basement prices, ending it with, "...if you truly did make a mistake and don't wish to sell me the card, that's between you and the Lord".

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[doug.goodman]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

...The buyer sent me a paragraphs-long diatribe about his feelings, and how he's picked up so many rare signed cards at bargain basement prices, ending it with, "...if you truly did make a mistake and don't wish to sell me the card, that's between you and the Lord"...

I would have replied that my Dark Lord and Master Satan was fully in favor of my decision.

[jingram058]

Since I can only afford beater vintage cards, I can say that 80 percent of my purchases (and several trades) over the past couple of year have come about via the net54 BST. The other 20 percent eBay and yes, Amazon.

I can't afford to drop thousands of dollars on encapsulated baseball cards.

[Snapolit1]

I enjoy seeing the high end stuff, even if I can’t afford it.

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by Leon

Put something really nice over there, for a decent price, and see how fast it gets snapped up.

But I agree, a lot of buying and selling has gone to FB.....however, the BST is where I still buy more than most other places (I am biased of course), besides ebay.

A BST pick up...

Leon,

It was a pleasure selling you the Champ Hats Musial.

[rand1com]

There are deals to be had on BST at times but usually they are priced well below market value for whatever reason and are quickly purchased. I normally find them just after they sold.

But, I have bought some very nice items(post WWII of course) from time to time and look quite often for new listings.