Common sense on BST

[Jewish-collector]

It happens all the time with the auction houses. Buyer wins card from auction house A, consigns it shortly there after to auction house B. New Buyer wins it, consigns it to auction house C, etc,... It's no big deal. All the buyers from all the auction houses know each other. They talk/discuss/ have a beer about it when they see each other at the National.

It's the same thing on B/S/T, just with fewer zeroes for the prices

[sycks22]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

It happens all the time with the auction houses. Buyer wins card from auction house A, consigns it shortly there after to auction house B. New Buyer wins it, consigns it to auction house C, etc,... It's no big deal. All the buyers from all the auction houses know each other. They talk/discuss/ have a beer about it when they see each other at the National.

It's the same thing on B/S/T, just with fewer zeroes for the prices

Well said

[sportscardpete]

I get the point that once you sell a card, you lose all rights to it. However, it's just annoying when you sell a card, and see that some one flaunted around for a higher price. I'd rather just not deal with that and sell it to someone who will actually appreciate it....

[freakhappy]

Originally Posted by sportscardpete

I get the point that once you sell a card, you lose all rights to it. However, it's just annoying when you sell a card, and see that some one flaunted around for a higher price. I'd rather just not deal with that and sell it to someone who will actually appreciate it....

Believe me...they appreciate it

[novakjr]

Obviously, I see both sides to this...And while I agree that a buyer is free to do what they want with an item, there should be some common sense and etiquette in regards to items that are obviously listed low enough that it's almost a gift-like extension to the fellow "collectors" on this board..

Clearly, there's nothing worse than missing an incredible deal. But there are so many great people on this board, that when I do miss one, I find it easy to think to myself "good for him", and move on.

However, these quick flip practices could lead to those type of deals disappearing. So as a flipper, when you see one of the obviously courteous collector deals, you should just leave it alone, because you're potentially screwing us all over in the long run, just to make a buck..

That said. I believe that a large portion of the items in the BST fall into this category, or at least close. Otherwise they would've been listed on the bay.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by sportscardpete

I get the point that once you sell a card, you lose all rights to it. However, it's just annoying when you sell a card, and see that some one flaunted around for a higher price. I'd rather just not deal with that and sell it to someone who will actually appreciate it....

It's odd to me that your point seems to be lost on some.

I once had someone on the board beg me for a rare cigar box - they claimed that it was from a company that their family had founded, and it would mean a lot to them to have it, but they couldn't afford to pay my asking price (which was more than fair). I gave it to them for a song, and guess what? They flipped it shortly thereafter and made a huge profit.

So those of you supporting the flippers really don't understand how something like this could be annoying? Please.

I won't debate just to be debating, but I understand how it can be fun and intellectually stimulating.

[chaddurbin]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I once had someone on the board beg me for a rare cigar box - they claimed that it was from a company that their family had founded, and it would mean a lot to them to have it, but they couldn't afford to pay my asking price (which was more than fair). I gave it to them for a song, and guess what? They flipped it shortly thereafter and made a huge profit.

this. you being a soulless greed-driven do anything for a buck cardshark is fine...just don't drag your family history, dying father, handicapped son, or current medical condition in to get over on us. we're easy and friendly, it would've probably worked without the sob story. save those for when you really need it, not for a card you'll flip a week later.

at least we don't get the "PU of the year" on the main board and a few days later card shows up on BST for at least 2x...or soliciting offers while posting card in the PU thread.