BST Section: Has priceless become the norm rather than the exception?

[gunboat82]

Originally Posted by Kutcher55

Facebook has these "DonD" (Deal or no Deal) groups where the specific charter of the group is that people can post things without a price and solicit offers. It is well defined there, so if you don't like it then tough noogies. The DonD format is favorable for the seller of course because they have the potential to get offers higher than what they would be willing to accept for the card, and if the offer doesn't meet their # they can simply "no deal" and keep the card.

I would prefer net54 disallow such a format, but it is not my site. Ultimately, like many, I just avoid such listings, as I avoid dealers who don't post prices at shows. It's a good way of avoiding unnecessary encounters with the lame-asses of the world.

I personally dislike the Deal or No Deal format, but I've sold more that way recently to drive engagement on my posts. I won't pretend to know how Facebook's algorithm works, but it appears that having people active in the comment section generates more traffic, resulting in more eyeballs and more sales.

I haven't had a situation where I received a higher offer than I was willing to accept, nor am I even realistically hoping for it. In my experience, someone always starts extremely low, usually with a comment like "Just to get you started." Then other people see that bid and go up from there in increments, like with most auctions. Most of the people bidding are high-volume resellers looking for new inventory to flip for a quick profit.

The risk of someone coming in too hard and too high is quite low. For me, the sole motivation is to avoid having my posts buried too quickly by the popular resellers who post in every vintage group at least once a day.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by gunboat82

I personally dislike the Deal or No Deal format, but I've sold more that way recently to drive engagement on my posts. I won't pretend to know how Facebook's algorithm works, but it appears that having people active in the comment section generates more traffic, resulting in more eyeballs and more sales.

I haven't had a situation where I received a higher offer than I was willing to accept, nor am I even realistically hoping for it. In my experience, someone always starts extremely low, usually with a comment like "Just to get you started." Then other people see that bid and go up from there in increments, like with most auctions. Most of the people bidding are high-volume resellers looking for new inventory to flip for a quick profit.

The risk of someone coming in too hard and too high is quite low. For me, the sole motivation is to avoid having my posts buried too quickly by the popular resellers who post in every vintage group at least once a day.

The DOND sites get the most hate of all Facebook card groups and I don't understand why. You go in knowing the deal, either bid or move on.

And for those not wanting to engage with dealers at shows with no prices, I disagree. I have found many deals with these types of sellers over the years.

[bigfanNY]

I list prices for mist of the items I post on BST. That said Amost all the time first message I get is "What is the best you can do on this" So I am asked to price my item and Bid against myself to start ball rolling. Just part of doing business.
J

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

"What is the best you can do on this"
J

My least favorite words.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

My least favorite words.

"Best for whom?" would be a good reply to that.

[Republicaninmass]

One answer


Too much ya greedy prick! You want so much you are actually EMBARRASSED to put a price, or think a board member is DUMB enough to overpay?

Guess what....the big money is selling, not sure who is buying, but seeing these private collections come up, and "make offer pricing" means one thing...mark the top of this market

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

...What is the best you can do on this...

Package securely and ship quickly.

ETA:

If it's a $100 card, come back with "The best I can do I sell it for $125; however, I figured I'd sell it to a Net54 member for $100."

[Republicaninmass]

You can always hope.Bob Kraft makes an offer.

The market is so manipulated


https://people.com/tom-brady-auction...re-bid-8718018

[raulus]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

You can always hope.Bob Kraft makes an offer.

The market is so manipulated


https://people.com/tom-brady-auction...re-bid-8718018

Ted - why is it manipulation when Bob Kraft bids?

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by raulus

Ted - why is it manipulation when Bob Kraft bids?

If you didn't know that it was some celebrity invite "whose is bigger" type auction, you'd think you could also find someone to say this price for a card! A complete joke