Hobby etiquette. Where has it gone?

GasHouseGang · #1 10-30-2025, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JollyElm

I can say without question that 99% of the showgoers and dealers I approach have the same look on their faces (as they look up from their phones) when I start engaging them,
"Wait, is this human being actually trying to talk to me in person...and not text...or Insta or Facebook me??!! I'm not ready for this. What am I supposed to do???"

I have encountered that too, but you captured it better than I could have! Thanks for the laugh!

Galenus · #2 10-30-2025, 01:26 PM

I believe that most people are interested in quick easy transactions and no longer care about relationship building. I persona believe that building a relationship between myself and dealers is very important on both ends of the deal. The collector can get a little better deals since the cards will not be flipped or first offer at a tough to find card. The dealer gets repeat business, somebody actually interested in their cards during a downturn and potential leads on something they are looking for. Unfortunately, technology has made it very easy to buy and sell all but the rarest cards with little conversation needed.

premiercardcollectors · #3 10-30-2025, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Galenus

I believe that most people are interested in quick easy transactions and no longer care about relationship building. I persona believe that building a relationship between myself and dealers is very important on both ends of the deal. The collector can get a little better deals since the cards will not be flipped or first offer at a tough to find card. The dealer gets repeat business, somebody actually interested in their cards during a downturn and potential leads on something they are looking for. Unfortunately, technology has made it very easy to buy and sell all but the rarest cards with little conversation needed.

Amen!

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Northviewcats · #4 10-30-2025, 04:35 PM

I sell around 75 items a week on eBay, with no problems. I have over 600 followers in my store and about 80% of my sales are from repeat buyers. I like to think that part of my success is because I respond respectfully to every private message as quickly as I can, even low-ball offers that I cannot accept.

Thanking customers for their interest in our cards and treating customers the way that we would like to be treated is always good business.

Best regards, Joe

SyrNy1960 · #5 10-30-2025, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by northviewcats

i sell around 75 items a week on ebay, with no problems. I have over 600 followers in my store and about 80% of my sales are from repeat buyers. I like to think that part of my success is because i respond respectfully to every private message as quickly as i can, even low-ball offers that i cannot accept.

Thanking customers for their interest in our cards and treating customers the way that we would like to be treated is always good business.

Best regards, joe

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