Change from $ to $OLD

marcdelpercio · #1 05-16-2016, 09:35 PM

I delete the prices of sold items both as a courtesy to the buyer and to clarify that the item is no longer available. In the first instance, for example, if a buyer wanted to resell a card soon after purchasing it from me, I feel that he/she should be able to have a "clean slate" to do so, without somebody saying, "hey you just bought that card for $100 two weeks ago and now you are asking $125 for it." I believe that both of those transactions/potential transactions are private between the buyer and seller in each case and should not influence each other in any way, unless the card is somehow misrepresented.

Secondly, as was mentioned above, I believe that if a card is still listed in a B/S/T post with a price attached, even if it is also marked as sold, it can create some confusion as to whether that card is still available. I generally sell larger lots of cards, and will often delete the card from the available list altogether once it is sold, just to make it very clear that the card is no longer available. Often, people will STILL message me to ask if a card is available, because it is still pictured in the photo of the entire lot.

I can certainly understand and appreciate those who would like to refer to past sold prices and I see both sides of this, so I'm not saying that my way is any more right or wrong than any other.

Jobu · #2 05-16-2016, 09:47 PM

Another consideration is that the asking price is frequently not the sale price, so knowing the asking price isn't all that different from knowing an Ebay asking price for something that sold for a best offer without knowing what the accepted offer was.

irv · #3 05-17-2016, 06:44 AM

I also wish the asking price would remain.

What bothers me the most is coming home from work and seeing a card that was posted and sold during the day before I've had a chance to look it.

In the future, all you sellers please wait until at least 5:30 pm EST until I, Irv, get home from work to have a look!
This is only fair, imo, as it will give most on here a chance to not feel like they got left out!

In all seriousness, I do wish the price remained, but that is ultimately up to the seller and buyer if they wish to do so?

P.S. Would it be considered rude, if one were so interested, to ask a buyer or seller what they paid or sold a certain card for?
I personally wouldn't have a problem with it if it were me being asked, but I'm a rookie so to speak so I still have a lot to learn.

Leon · #4 05-17-2016, 07:23 AM

I think asking any question in a goodnatured, non-threatening way is ok. The other person doesn't have to tell if they don't want to but shouldn't be offended by a simple and polite question. At least that is my view.

Quote:

Originally Posted by irv

I also wish the asking price would remain.

What bothers me the most is coming home from work and seeing a card that was posted and sold during the day before I've had a chance to look it.

In the future, all you sellers please wait until at least 5:30 pm EST until I, Irv, get home from work to have a look!
This is only fair, imo, as it will give most on here a chance to not feel like they got left out!

In all seriousness, I do wish the price remained, but that is ultimately up to the seller and buyer if they wish to do so?

P.S. Would it be considered rude, if one were so interested, to ask a buyer or seller what they paid or sold a certain card for?
I personally wouldn't have a problem with it if it were me being asked, but I'm a rookie so to speak so I still have a lot to learn.

1952boyntoncollector · #5 05-17-2016, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

I think asking any question in a goodnatured, non-threatening way is ok. The other person doesn't have to tell if they don't want to but shouldn't be offended by a simple and polite question. At least that is my view.

Funny how many things in life about whats bought and sold people want to be secret..but the most expensive purchase most people make that impacts their lives the most...ie. buying a house....that info is largely available to all to know the price

like i said in that prior thread...not sure why at least the asking price cant be left on....not sure how many times in direct deals i am told by the seller 'i paid x much on the card in a private sale earlier' in which there is no prior VCP info available etc.....also since its likely the sale didnt go for asking price, the buyer still has his little secret....and can even claim he paid full asking price so he at least wants to break even...even though he paid less and its a sure profit if he gets the prior asking price....

irv · #6 05-17-2016, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

I think asking any question in a goodnatured, non-threatening way is ok. The other person doesn't have to tell if they don't want to but shouldn't be offended by a simple and polite question. At least that is my view.

I agree, it's their decision and I certainly wouldn't be offended either or think differently of someone if they chose not to disclose that info to me.

Beatles Guy · #7 05-17-2016, 08:34 AM

I clearly mark mine as sold, but leave the prices for the benefit of the board.

btcarfagno · #8 05-17-2016, 08:39 AM

I always delete the price from my listings (when I remember). At first it was because it seemed like it was what people did here on the board. After that, it was pretty much because I felt that the sale price was a private transaction.

Generally speaking, I have had no problem letting people know the general amount that something sold for if they ask in a PM.

Tom C

Jobu · #9 05-17-2016, 07:47 AM

+1

I have asked a few times and have been told the price, given the ballpark, and been ignored - and all three responses were ok with me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

I think asking any question in a goodnatured, non-threatening way is ok. The other person doesn't have to tell if they don't want to but shouldn't be offended by a simple and polite question. At least that is my view.

Bpm0014 · #10 05-17-2016, 07:52 AM

I'd love it if the asking price was left alone and not deleted...

ValKehl · #11 05-17-2016, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

I'd love it if the asking price was left alone and not deleted...

+1

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