BST Section: Has priceless become the norm rather than the exception?

[Snapolit1]

For those complaining that this is really trivial and not so important as to get aggravated about . . . I hate to break the bad news, but nothing we discuss on this board is actually important.

Just more filler to divert us from the stark reality that our days are numbered and no one has any idea what this is all about.

[LEHR]

People can obviously list their items however they want; but without a price and a scan/photo in the listing I just move on. I'm not wasting my time asking for information that IMO should be included in the bare minimum of creating a sales post.

[4815162342]

Originally Posted by Snapolitoji638

For those complaining that this is really trivial and not so important as to get aggravated about . . . I hate to break the bad news, but nothing we discuss on this board is actually important.

Just more filler to divert us from the stark reality that our days are numbered and no one has any idea what this is all about.

Well, vintage baseball cards are merely symbolic of how another year has passed, and yet we’re still chasing the same elusive ephemeral pieces of cardboard. No matter how desperately we hope that next card will make our collection complete, we know it’s not to be. The truth is, for the rest of our obsessive, nostalgic, wretched lives, we’ll always be missing that one holy grail. Inevitably, irrevocably; a complete collection? No such thing.

[brunswickreeves]

Just 1 more card…

[obcbobd]

I'd prefer to see a price in the BST section and if there is not one, I jsut move on. Can't say it bothers me too much. More bothered by seeing this at shows. It's one thing if someone has a rare Babe Ruth, but when they have a box or binder of 60s commons and no pricing; that I mind.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by gunboat82

I personally dislike the Deal or No Deal format, but I've sold more that way recently to drive engagement on my posts. I won't pretend to know how Facebook's algorithm works, but it appears that having people active in the comment section generates more traffic, resulting in more eyeballs and more sales.

I haven't had a situation where I received a higher offer than I was willing to accept, nor am I even realistically hoping for it. In my experience, someone always starts extremely low, usually with a comment like "Just to get you started." Then other people see that bid and go up from there in increments, like with most auctions. Most of the people bidding are high-volume resellers looking for new inventory to flip for a quick profit.

The risk of someone coming in too hard and too high is quite low. For me, the sole motivation is to avoid having my posts buried too quickly by the popular resellers who post in every vintage group at least once a day.

The DOND sites get the most hate of all Facebook card groups and I don't understand why. You go in knowing the deal, either bid or move on.

And for those not wanting to engage with dealers at shows with no prices, I disagree. I have found many deals with these types of sellers over the years.

[bigfanNY]

I list prices for mist of the items I post on BST. That said Amost all the time first message I get is "What is the best you can do on this" So I am asked to price my item and Bid against myself to start ball rolling. Just part of doing business.
J

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

"What is the best you can do on this"
J

My least favorite words.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

My least favorite words.

"Best for whom?" would be a good reply to that.

[Republicaninmass]

One answer


Too much ya greedy prick! You want so much you are actually EMBARRASSED to put a price, or think a board member is DUMB enough to overpay?

Guess what....the big money is selling, not sure who is buying, but seeing these private collections come up, and "make offer pricing" means one thing...mark the top of this market

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

...What is the best you can do on this...

Package securely and ship quickly.

ETA:

If it's a $100 card, come back with "The best I can do I sell it for $125; however, I figured I'd sell it to a Net54 member for $100."

[Republicaninmass]

You can always hope.Bob Kraft makes an offer.

The market is so manipulated


https://people.com/tom-brady-auction...re-bid-8718018

[raulus]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

You can always hope.Bob Kraft makes an offer.

The market is so manipulated


https://people.com/tom-brady-auction...re-bid-8718018

Ted - why is it manipulation when Bob Kraft bids?