When to sell privately, when to use auction house?

[Snapolit1]

I would guess this board gets the eyeballs of a large segment of the vintage market of heavy hitters, big spenders. Not all of them of course. Selling here always a great move. The issue is that even among the informed consumers on this board, there is presently a huge disconnect in what a fair price is for a lot of items. If an item is of some significant value, I am skeptical a deal will be worked out "among friends". That's why 99% of "make me an offers" go nowhere.

Potential buyer: "I could do $3,000."

Potential seller: "Uh, ok . . . that might be a typo but I'll just be polite and say no. Thanks for looking."

But of course there may be other benefits to a private sale.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I would guess this board gets the eyeballs of a large segment of the vintage market of heavy hitters, big spenders. Not all of them of course. Selling here always a great move. The issue is that even among the informed consumers on this board, there is presently a huge disconnect in what a fair price is for a lot of items. If an item is of some significant value, I am skeptical a deal will be worked out "among friends". That's why 99% of "make me an offers" go nowhere.

Potential buyer: "I could do $3,000."

Potential seller: "Uh, ok . . . that might be a typo but I'll just be polite and say no. Thanks for looking."

But of course there may be other benefits to a private sale.

Definitely having a price is the best way forward.

Here is a good start, but some of these FB card groups have over 40k members. More eyes there I would believe.

[Peter_Spaeth]

As long as you're not looking to break world records, like many people seem to be, cards like those should sell easily for a strong price.

[Johnny630]

I would give these both to REA and be done with it. You will do very well.