Post a Price..or "Make an Offer?"

[Filthy]

I was hoping we could have a somewhat intelligent discussion within this forum, as it relates to the philosophy of offering sports cards for Sale/Trade. More specifically, a detailed discussion and/or debate on the philosophy behind those who believe a seller should post a price vs. a seller asking an interested party to just "make an offer."

I bring this up for discussion, only because I continue to see it as an ever growing point of conflict in the B/S/T forums. I believe this open forum would be a much better platform to discuss the topic at hand, in a civil manner.... instead of ruining someone's B/S/T thread. But I believe it is a topic that should be openly discussed by anyone and everyone that is interested in buying or selling on this forum.


I do find it interesting, that people that argue one side or the other are pretty passionate about their beliefs.......yet there is consistently one side that always seems to bark louder, and with more anger behind their replies.


For me personally, I have always been neutral in my thoughts on this, but I definitely have made some observations recently "like the one above," that have me leaning slightly in one direction. Just thought I'd share, in hopes of inspiring productive conversation.



1. As a seller, you have the freedom to price your item in ANY way you want. That's your prerogative, and no ones else's. If you want to price it at 300% over the current going rate...so be it. Nobody here can dictate what you want to sell something for.


2. If you are genuinely trying to sell a card, why would you NOT post a price? Once again, being completely neutral on the subject...I'm curious to know what is there to gain, by not posting a price? It seems very counterproductive if selling the card is your true motive. By not posting a price, is it safe to say that you are automatically eliminating a good percentage of your prospective buyers from the get go?


So, I would love to see some input. A real discussion of thoughts here. Or even a quick snipe post, saying something derogatory. Whatever it may be..I am truly curious to know as many posters beliefs on this subject as possible.