Buy/Sell/Trade check? How's it going over there?

[mintacular]

Due to the fee increases on eBay, I found the BST is a very good place to sell and buy at reasonable $'s. I do wish there were more folks on the post-war side but over time I think that area will grow leaps and bounds. I do wish the pm system was trusted/more reliable as I think there can be some confusion as to pm'ing and em'ing and the "first come first serve" system.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by mintacular

Due to the fee increases on eBay, I found the BST is a very good place to sell and buy at reasonable $'s. I do wish there were more folks on the post-war side but over time I think that area will grow leaps and bounds. I do wish the pm system was trusted/more reliable as I think there can be some confusion as to pm'ing and em'ing and the "first come first serve" system.

PM system isn't reliable? Please help me understand or is it more that the users don't trust it? I think PM'ing and posting in the thread, as well as emailing if the seller wants that, are all good ways to communicate.

[pitchernut]

but no one seems to want to trade much, and make no mistake that group is tougher than a pawn shop

[Hot Springs Bathers]

I have to admit that until recently I have not paid much attention to the BST section.

Just yesterday I lost on an offer, actually got my door blown off but the seller was very gracious letting me know where the bids were and what the recent trends have been.

I think this speaks volumes to the helpful attitude of the majority of the membership of Net54.

[steve B]

It's probably some confusion about which method to use. None of us want there to be any problems of course, so it's a bit difficult at first.

My concern has been if 2 or 3 people want an item, but one emails and another sends a PM nearly at the same time. If neither posts in the thread it's manageable, as long as the time stamps get checked before responding.
But if one seller emails at say 10:00 and posts email sent at 10:05 and another PMs at 10:01 and posts Pmd at 10:03 that could be tricky to manage without some bit of hard feeling from someone however small. Especially if a third poster posts an I'll take it at 10:02.

It's never happened to me, and probably would be a rare thing, but still possible.

I've only sold a few things, and made a trade or two. But all have gone very well.

The further question would be just how much stuff could/should be posted. I'm doing a bit of desk cleaning and need to put some stuff up, but I worry about making it too many posts or it all getting lost in one large post.

Steve B

[53Browns]

Love the BST! I have had nothing but satisfactory transactions there!

[gnaz01]

I have bought many cards through B/S/T without a hitch.

[deadballera]

I check it out several times a day.

Have sold a few items too !

Todd

[bobbyw8469]

I bought an old Goudey from Brian Terjung. He was nice enough to send me a card to check out if I wanted it BEFORE I PAID FOR IT!! Once I saw the card in hand, of course I wanted it, and paid for it. We also consumated a deal on Monday, and I had the cards in hand on Wednesday morning!

[bobbyw8469]

Oh...I also bought a Jim Brown rookie card from Kevin Mize and a Roger Maris All Star card from Tony Quinn. Both cards looked better in person that the scans showed! Really nice cards!!! Haven't been burned yet on BST board!! (knock on wood)......

[Leon]

Originally Posted by steve B

The further question would be just how much stuff could/should be posted. I'm doing a bit of desk cleaning and need to put some stuff up, but I worry about making it too many posts or it all getting lost in one large post.

Steve B

Thanks for the feedback so far. Here (below) is a part of the BST rules, posted in that area, concerning posting things in the BST. I think you can post 3-4 threads with different things in the same area per day. Just be courteous and all is good....(don't be a ball hog ) Or, you can post them singly in different days...Hope that makes sense.



Once any transaction is completed in the Buy/Sell/Trade areas, or over with, that transaction shouldn’t be deleted. Specific pricing, or confidential information may be removed but the other information should stay. Items should be consolidated in the BST area, into one thread, when appropriate. In other words don’t list more than a few similar items in single threads, in the same BST area, at once. IF you do this, they will most likely be deleted and asked to be posted again in a consolidated fashion. You should not bump a BST thread to the top very often (every 3-4 days at most) as it is discourteous to other posters.

[mintacular]

Just out of curiousity, why do some people remove sale $ once card is sold?

[t206hound]

Only speculation, but presumably because it sold for less than ask, but the seller doesn't want to disclose how much less.

Originally Posted by mintacular

Just out of curiousity, why do some people remove sale $ once card is sold?

[Big Six]

Originally Posted by mintacular

Just out of curiousity, why do some people remove sale $ once card is sold?

+1

Also...wish some folks used better Thread Titles so I know what's being offered. Otherwise, no complaints.

[Rickyy]

<- says it all about BST experiences...

[andybecker]

Originally Posted by mintacular

Just out of curiousity, why do some people remove sale $ once card is sold?

I remove the price out of courtesy to the buyer.

edit to add; i really appreciate the bst.....as both a buyer and a seller (which, in a roundabout way, makes me a trader)

[slidekellyslide]

I listed 5 items on the B/S/T yesterday and sold 4 of them within hours....and all four paid for within the day. Not only are the sellers over there great, but also the buyers. Never had a bum deal in 6 years on Net54.

[Jacklitsch]

Originally Posted by steve B

It's probably some confusion about which method to use. None of us want there to be any problems of course, so it's a bit difficult at first.

My concern has been if 2 or 3 people want an item, but one emails and another sends a PM nearly at the same time. If neither posts in the thread it's manageable, as long as the time stamps get checked before responding.
But if one seller emails at say 10:00 and posts email sent at 10:05 and another PMs at 10:01 and posts Pmd at 10:03 that could be tricky to manage without some bit of hard feeling from someone however small. Especially if a third poster posts an I'll take it at 10:02.

It's never happened to me, and probably would be a rare thing, but still possible.

I've only sold a few things, and made a trade or two. But all have gone very well.

The further question would be just how much stuff could/should be posted. I'm doing a bit of desk cleaning and need to put some stuff up, but I worry about making it too many posts or it all getting lost in one large post.

Steve B

This problem can be alleviated by sellers making it crystal clear how buyers are to respond.

For me I require emails only. No pm's. No posts to thread. If the buyer wants the item he/she must email me with an unequivocal "I'll take it". Anything short of that the item is still available.

I leave prices up on sold items. No need to hide it or "protect" someone's privacy. Unless the buyer posts the item on a pickup thread no one knows who she/he is anyway.

I've sold a lot on the BST and every single transaction has been thumbs up.

Thanks Net 54 BST!

[Cat]

My transactions on the BST have always been smooth.

[RayBShotz]

The B/S/T Boards here are my preffered way to buy and sell cards from/for my collection. What a great community of honest and forthright folks.
Love it.
RayB

[John V]

My transactions whether B or S, have all been smooth. Most recently I bought from Jay Miller.
These comments have been reassuring. Other than the occasional "lost in the mail" story, I wonder if we would hear about any deals gone bad on the board? I don't recall any, but my memory sux.

[Beatles Guy]

I've had nothing but great transactions in the BST section. I've gotten to know some first rate people as well.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I've enjoyed it mainly on the seller end of things but have also made a couple of purchases and never a problem with either scenario.

Thanks for implementing and keeping the B/S/T as a great alternative to e-bay!

[dabigyankeeman]

I have bought 3 old cards there with perfect results.