Thoughts on Buying from Legendary

[MikeS]

Jim-

Just saw your post and yes...I am aware of all the bad rap on Masto, I agree with Jeff and I still chose Legendary (Mastro at the time). The fact is they did a great job with my item back at the live event following the National back in 2008 with regards to exposure/marketing and didn't have a problem getting paid. The reason why I chose them is they showed the most interest in representing my item and they truely wanted my business. I know that software has changed over the years and I was never a fan of the two option bid..."my max bid" and "straight line bid" for this confusion would hurt the buyer and benefit the house. I know some sites still use this method and I know bidders who thought they were leaving the max bid, but straight lined it instead and entered into a binding contract. Fact is, as a bidder, when you plug in your max....you need to expect that's what you going to pay and if it goes lower then that's your bonus. Look at the auction format you are participating in and bid accordingly. In conclusion, last time I checked this wasn't the most ethical hobby out there. After reading many posts, I'm sure no one in this forum has ever misrepresented their item in a business transaction (oh I didn't see that spider crease), or took advatage buying something off somone who didn't know what they had. Is that ethical.....no...but it happens.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by MikeS

Jim-

In conclusion, last time I checked this wasn't the most ethical hobby out there.

The "hobby" is an inanimate object. It can't be ethical or unethical. Only the people in the hobby can display those traits. When they do, the best solution is to avoid doing business with them. Period.

[MikeS]

Calvin....I understand your point, but just a heads up....if you think selling via Ebay warrants your ROI from an item previously purchased then I want to buy what you're smoking. Its a trading post that involves many variables that auction houses don't deal with. Houses use marketing and membership to satisfy demand and focus on the niche of whichever industry they focus in. Ebay membership if vast, but still does not have a huge membership of deep pocket individuals willing to sit there and sift through yours and other sellers lots. Everyone should know that the majority of sales off Ebay are going to go below book and there will be times where it sells so high you have to sit back and scratch your head. If you have a chance can you send me the most recent 4000 page catalog that Ebay puts out...I must not be on the mailing list.