Common sense on BST

[vintagecpa]

I was wondering if it wouldn't be too much to ask for one simple request?! I don't want to mention names, but it should be common sense that when you purchase a reasonably priced card on BST, it shouldn't end back on BST or the BST auction thread at a higher price within the next day or two. The original owner most likely intended to give some appreciative board member a good deal and find the card a good home. No need for any new rules or to call anyone out. It is simply a trend I would like to see stopped or slowed down. Thanks. Mike

[Leon]

My unofficial, personal thought is that anyone can do anything with whatever they purchase. If someone wants to buy something for $100 today and try to sell it for $200 in the next minute, I might be a buyer . On the other hand if someone is disingenuous in their dealings then you have to consider if you really want to deal with that person. I am not saying that it isn't annoying, as sometimes it is to me too, but oh well.....and to reiterate, it's always caveat emptor, buyer beware on the BST. You are at your own risk.

[Fred]

I gotta agree with that. If someone is being nice enough to put a good price on a card then let someone who really wants the card have a shot at it, call it good card karma.

Edited to note - I was agreeing with the first post. Leon, you're right, anybody should be able to deal on the BST. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing to try and make a buck but with the way things are now why can't people just be cool and not have to make a buck on everything. Our hobby's to the point where it's hobbyist eat hobbyist. What Mike mentioned just seems like a good guy courtesy to our fellow hobbyist. You know, kumbaya and all that $hit....

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[Leon]

Originally Posted by Fred

I gotta agree with that. If someone is being nice enough to put a good price on a card then let someone who really wants the card have a shot at it, call it good card karma.

Edited to note - I was agreeing with the first post. Leon, you're right, anybody should be able to deal on the BST. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing to try and make a buck but with the way things are now why can't people just be cool and not have to make a buck on everything. Our hobby's to the point where it's hobbyist eat hobbyist. What Mike mentioned just seems like a good guy courtesy to our fellow hobbyist. You know, kumbaya and all that $hit....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbrn9...eature=related

Fred, I don't disagree and it's good to give people good deals and get good deals. I just think that after something is sold, at least to me, the buyer can do what they want with it. If someone says it's for their collection and uses the "Oh, can you give me a great deal because of that", and then the next day it's on the BST, don't deal with that person anymore or don't give them the same good deal again. It all works out in the long run. Just treat people fairly and everything else takes care of itself. Be a jerk and that too will come back to you.. (not "you", I am just using that phrase). The older I have gotten the more I have tried to live by Karma .

[freakhappy]

With all due respect Mike, I gotta believe after people buy something on the BST, they can resell them if they want to. If you start restricting what people can and cannot do (especially in a section that it's meant to be in), other "issues" could start to arise.

I respect what you are saying and it is a little bit irritating, but honestly when I sell a card(s), I don't sell them and tell the buyer what to do with them afterwards. You got what you wanted out of the deal, if they feel like they want to try and get more or just don't want it anymore, let it be. If you're a seller you should know what you can/should sell your cards at and when you list your card, you take a chance at listing it too high or too low. It's a free market, don't try and change it.

Just my opinion,
Mike

[Jacklitsch]

Post on the BST by Dad for cards for his young son and after making the gift find the card on the BST a month later.

[barrysloate]

I know it can ruffle people's feathers, but once you sell something you lose all control of it. The next guy is free to do whatever he wants. I've heard people say things like I'll only sell this to you if you promise to keep it in your collection, but that's never really enforceable. There is good will and karma involved in all of life's transactions, but there is a business side to this hobby too.

[vintagerookies51]

I agree with several others that they can do what they want with it... For some people (sometimes me) they intend to buy a card for their collection, but end up selling it because they spot another card they've been wanting for a long time.

[Runscott]

The opinions here are quite obviously along the lines of 'collector' and 'dealer'.

The disappointment arises when a collector is not looking to make money, hoping to pass along a good deal to a fellow collector....but instead gets hold of a dealer who spots the good deal first.

The only way around this is to offer items for sell, stating 'no dealers'. I have done this with pool cues and it works well.

Originally Posted by Jacklitsch

Post on the BST by Dad for cards for his young son and after making the gift find the card on the BST a month later.

This is BS. No wonder I caught flack when I started collecting the 206's for my daughter Melody. My girl would probably burn whats left of my cards if I sold any of hers. She found My Donovan Hindu last night. I tried telling her its mine but I guess I might not get this one back Best place I could think of for it.

[Leon]

I agree with most everything said except one thing, sort of. I am sure there will be contests in the future that have cards again. Once someone wins a card in one of the contests I actually hope they will sell it if not interested. I never thought the card contest card had/has any sanctity. A few winners have told me they would be selling them, even though they didn't have to tell me, and I was perfectly fine with that. Since I am the one picking the card I would be an idiot to think whoever wins it will always have an interest in it. Once they win they can do whatever they want with it.

As I said all along I think if you are honest in your dealings the rest will take care of itself. Please do let me know of abuses on the BST too....Be courteous to your fellow collectors is the overriding rule. (since there are no firm Net54baseball rules for the BST)