Death of private sales for higher end cards?

[Lorewalker]

I have no experience in the private sales area of the hobby as a buyer or seller however I know several who are buying and selling in that manner. I would say that sector of the hobby is still as healthy as ever especially for the higher priced cards or items which are considered more scarce. I think auction houses still see more of that type of material because most either do not know how to reach a buyer or seller and the auction house is a more convenient method to transact business.

[Exhibitman]

Isn't private selling just a euphemism for selling other than by auction? I've sold a lot of stuff privately, usually starting with an unsolicited offer for an item I own.

I balance money on the table versus not handing an AH a cut of the action. After all, 100% of $100 is the same as 80% of $120.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Isn't private selling just a euphemism for selling other than by auction? I've sold a lot of stuff privately, usually starting with an unsolicited offer for an item I own.

I balance money on the table versus not handing an AH a cut of the action. After all, 100% of $100 is the same as 80% of $120.

Not quite Adam, but we get your point:

The first is $100.
The second is $96.

[drcy]

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[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Not quite Adam, but we get your point:

The first is $100.
The second is $96.

Heh, my bad. What I meant was that a $100 private sale is the same net to me as a zero commission $120 auction result because of the 20% BP.

Falco, wow, haven't thought of him in a while. Poor bastard got hit by a bus.