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I am relatively new to the forum, but it's become a habit to check the BST at least once or twice a day. (Thank goodness for an alternative to eBay). Occasionally, I click on a headline that seems appealing, only to find nothing but text and no pictures. This is accompanied by "PM for scans" or "Email for scans..."
What is the point of this? I can't imagine any savvy collector would by a card without scans, so why require the extra work on behalf of both parties? Clearly you have to take scans of the image in case anyone requests them, so why not post them to your listing? Is it a sales tactic to drive engagement? I own a company that sells products online, and our understanding is that the more work a person has to do to complete a purchase, the less likely the transaction will come to fruition. So, my recommendation would be to show your product upfront, but if there's something I'm missing, I would love to hear other thoughts. |
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My attention span is too short. I'd have to be really really interested to ask for, wait for scans. I'd move on as well.
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Sometimes I just want to get the description of what I am offering up there. I figure I will do a scan later and put it up then- IOW, I'm being lazy too.
And then sometimes I'm not sure I'll get any interest in what I'm offering so I won't bother to scan it until I do. Also I think some sellers just like to correspond more personally with potential buyers, especially ones they don't know, at the beginning, just in case there are wonky signals being given off. |
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If there is no scan, I don't bother asking.
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Yes, it would have to be very compelling for me to bother.
Right up there with "price upon request" and "listening to offers."
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I always do, but recently didn't because i posted 20 cards for sale. I was thinking 40 scans was a bit much for one thread. OK, maybe I was being a bit lazy.
Most of the time, my scans on here are too small and the potential buyer wants emailed scans anyways. Was hoping I would get a pass, but guess not. ![]() Last edited by caramelcard; 10-30-2015 at 04:41 PM. |
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The only time I have not shown scans (except when I listed a ton of cards in one post) is if the card is of very high value, and there may be a risk of scans being stolen and used in a scam.
Otherwise, I totally agree - it greatly diminishes chances of a sale to not show the card up front. |
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I agree. The seller can "listen for an offer", but I won't be sending one. Put a damn price on the card.
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Sam,
Good point and well put. I tend to agree, but in all fairness I've read on a few of these posts that a person is new to the board and is unfamiliar with how to post pictures/scans. This being the one exception, I tend to agree with you, but if it's a card I'm interested in I will go to the extra effort and email for scans. ErikV |
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I really like the reasons people don't put prices or scans in their listing. None of them make any sense but are fun to read. I tried to make a deal recently and after the third time I asked for a price and could not get one that seller went on my ignore list.
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What if you don't know how to put the scans on the bst?
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Just ask like several others have and someone will gladly help. Overall this is a great very helpful forum with some great members.
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My problem with having to request is a scan is that if it turns out you don't want the item, it puts you in the position of having to write back to say you don't want it.
Since it is the same sellers who are in the habit of not posting scans, I feel guilty doing this more than once, and I just stop asking for scans. Greg |
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It is much easier for all involved to post a price and a scan from the getgo. |
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I don't know put me down as willing to take a second to email for a scan if its a card I want. That being said I am guilty of the no scan bst posting on occasion.
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If there is anything on the BST that I am interested in and there is no scan, I will ask for one. I would like to personally thank everyone who skips over said listing, who may have been buyers, had there been a scan posted. Truly. Thank you. The less competition for something I want the better.
Also sometimes things sell just fine without scans. Lower priced items certainly. I recently listed a total of 16 T206/T202 cards and sold 12 within 10 hours without scans. Tom C |
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Laziness IMO.
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