Board's opinion on BST behavior

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Posted By: Joann

In general I think it's okay. I wouldn't want it to turn into one giant commercial either, and like the human idea of collectors helping collectors - this is a tight little community and that thought is consistent with how I see the board. Having the BST turn into a giant billboard would kind of remind me of Snoopy's doghouse all decked in lights in the Charlie Brown Xmas show.

On the other hand... much of what goes on there sells. That means that there is someone that wanted it at that price and is happy with it. If the BST were like the ebay dime-dump days - page after page of listings with no response that you have to wade through to get to anything good - then I'd really not like it. But that's not been my experience with it. Most ads get at least some response.

I spent $400 on the BST this weekend (by the way, anyone want to buy some household furnishings? I need the cash, lol). I got things I have been looking for, or had trouble finding, etc. and was glad to pick up.

It's faster than ebay, cheaper for the seller, and I think it builds relationships between buyers and sellers. I have bought and sold cards on BST and most transactions have been with regular posters.

Not all the best cards and deals are on ebay. Unfortunately, I don't have enough time to comb through the various dealer sites and see what they have added since last time I looked - and this is where I find a lot of nice cards. If the BST can bring a little bit of the dealers to us, then I am all for that too as another positive attribute.

But I think I know what you mean - I just think we are still in some (subjectively) middle and good ground yet.

Joann