fourputt
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Am I that cheap?, by fourputt on Aug 21, 2008 18:47:13 GMT 1, Recently I have tried to buy an U/S Morons on a few different occasions. I would like to know the general thoughts on value on the forum. I have been offering between 500 and 625 depending on various situations. Considering the market right now and with the hope that some of these sellers are in the need for cash quickly. I would have thought that I would be staring at it framed on my wall by now. But all I've gotten is somewhat sarcastic and even angry replies. I don't think my offers have been that far off the mark, have they?
Recently I have tried to buy an U/S Morons on a few different occasions. I would like to know the general thoughts on value on the forum. I have been offering between 500 and 625 depending on various situations. Considering the market right now and with the hope that some of these sellers are in the need for cash quickly. I would have thought that I would be staring at it framed on my wall by now. But all I've gotten is somewhat sarcastic and even angry replies. I don't think my offers have been that far off the mark, have they?
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Am I that cheap?, by weaver on Aug 21, 2008 18:57:55 GMT 1, Recently I have tried to buy an U/S Morons on a few different occasions. I would like to know the general thoughts on value on the forum. I have been offering between 500 and 625 depending on various situations. Considering the market right now and with the hope that some of these sellers are in the need for cash quickly. I would have thought that I would be staring at it framed on my wall by now. But all I've gotten is somewhat sarcastic and even angry replies. I don't think my offers have been that far off the mark, have they?
Recently I have tried to buy an U/S Morons on a few different occasions. I would like to know the general thoughts on value on the forum. I have been offering between 500 and 625 depending on various situations. Considering the market right now and with the hope that some of these sellers are in the need for cash quickly. I would have thought that I would be staring at it framed on my wall by now. But all I've gotten is somewhat sarcastic and even angry replies. I don't think my offers have been that far off the mark, have they? Generally the only folk selling at the moment are those who have to, so I'd be keeping an eye out on the bay and see what comes up, personally I think your about ยฃ150 - 200 shy, but I've not been keeping an eye on prices for applauses recently. |
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Am I that cheap?, by rosstierney on Aug 21, 2008 19:17:27 GMT 1, if you're talking about an unsigned morons then i know simonc3294 on ebay needed to sell his but it went unsold @ ยฃ679 + ยฃ11.50 (postage) on 15th august
try contacting him for a private deal, ยฃ625 sounds about right taking into consideration fees
good luck
if you're talking about an unsigned morons then i know simonc3294 on ebay needed to sell his but it went unsold @ ยฃ679 + ยฃ11.50 (postage) on 15th august
try contacting him for a private deal, ยฃ625 sounds about right taking into consideration fees
good luck
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fourputt
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Am I that cheap?, by fourputt on Aug 21, 2008 21:39:17 GMT 1, if you're talking about an unsigned morons then i know simonc3294 on ebay needed to sell his but it went unsold @ ยฃ679 + ยฃ11.50 (postage) on 15th august try contacting him for a private deal, ยฃ625 sounds about right taking into consideration fees good luck
On the subject of fees. Why do so many in the UK charge for paypal use or ebay fees. In North America it is called " the cost of doing business". Either work it into your price or stop complaining about it.
if you're talking about an unsigned morons then i know simonc3294 on ebay needed to sell his but it went unsold @ ยฃ679 + ยฃ11.50 (postage) on 15th august try contacting him for a private deal, ยฃ625 sounds about right taking into consideration fees good luck On the subject of fees. Why do so many in the UK charge for paypal use or ebay fees. In North America it is called " the cost of doing business". Either work it into your price or stop complaining about it. |
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Am I that cheap?, by rosstierney on Aug 21, 2008 22:04:08 GMT 1, On the subject of fees. Why do so many in the UK charge for paypal use or ebay fees. In North America it is called " the cost of doing business". Either work it into your price or stop complaining about it.
- only ebay charge ebay fees but if you do a deal off ebay the seller might discount the asking price of the item because they won't incur those fees
- many people say if you opt to pay via paypal then you must cover the fee because there are charge free payment options such as bank transfer & cheque. paypal is the lazy option. it also helps to keep down the asking price of the item.
- you're complaining but as a buyer, you benefit
On the subject of fees. Why do so many in the UK charge for paypal use or ebay fees. In North America it is called " the cost of doing business". Either work it into your price or stop complaining about it. - only ebay charge ebay fees but if you do a deal off ebay the seller might discount the asking price of the item because they won't incur those fees
- many people say if you opt to pay via paypal then you must cover the fee because there are charge free payment options such as bank transfer & cheque. paypal is the lazy option. it also helps to keep down the asking price of the item.
- you're complaining but as a buyer, you benefit
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fourputt
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Am I that cheap?, by fourputt on Aug 22, 2008 3:26:31 GMT 1, On the subject of fees. Why do so many in the UK charge for paypal use or ebay fees. In North America it is called " the cost of doing business". Either work it into your price or stop complaining about it. - only ebay charge ebay fees but if you do a deal off ebay the seller might discount the asking price of the item because they won't incur those fees
- many people say if you opt to pay via paypal then you must cover the fee because there are charge free payment options such as bank transfer & cheque. paypal is the lazy option. it also helps to keep down the asking price of the item.
- you're complaining but as a buyer, you benefit
What about the security in using Paypal. Would you send a cheque for $5000 with the hope of getting something in return. I seriously doubt it. Anybody that would should have their head checked. As I said, just work it into the price. Ask for 3% more right off. No need to ask for an amount then write a paragraph breaking down your fees and whining about big, bad paypal. Do you not think that without ebay/paypal, the whole Banksy/street art market would be MUCH smaller and less valuable. A global market to sell to, not just the handful of collectors who can meet for coffee and trade prints.
On the subject of fees. Why do so many in the UK charge for paypal use or ebay fees. In North America it is called " the cost of doing business". Either work it into your price or stop complaining about it. - only ebay charge ebay fees but if you do a deal off ebay the seller might discount the asking price of the item because they won't incur those fees
- many people say if you opt to pay via paypal then you must cover the fee because there are charge free payment options such as bank transfer & cheque. paypal is the lazy option. it also helps to keep down the asking price of the item.
- you're complaining but as a buyer, you benefit
What about the security in using Paypal. Would you send a cheque for $5000 with the hope of getting something in return. I seriously doubt it. Anybody that would should have their head checked. As I said, just work it into the price. Ask for 3% more right off. No need to ask for an amount then write a paragraph breaking down your fees and whining about big, bad paypal. Do you not think that without ebay/paypal, the whole Banksy/street art market would be MUCH smaller and less valuable. A global market to sell to, not just the handful of collectors who can meet for coffee and trade prints. |
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Heavyconsumer
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Am I that cheap?, by Heavyconsumer on Aug 22, 2008 5:03:45 GMT 1, if you're talking about an unsigned morons then i know simonc3294 on ebay needed to sell his but it went unsold @ ยฃ679 + ยฃ11.50 (postage) on 15th august try contacting him for a private deal, ยฃ625 sounds about right taking into consideration fees good luck On the subject of fees. Why do so many in the UK charge for paypal use or ebay fees. In North America it is called " the cost of doing business". Either work it into your price or stop complaining about it.
While I respect and agree with your point, you're making it in an unnecessarily prejudice manner, which is incorrect imo. I have made similar points to American ebayers (one of whom also wanted $300 to post a digital print to the UK, if you please) as well as an American GALLERY owner [glow=red,2,300](Randall Scott Gallery,[/glow] in Washington DC), who refused to send out items I'd paid for in full, untill I sent a further bank transfer to cover their bank's fee for receiving the funds! I was less than impressed, talk about penny-pinching!!! There is no cultural or national correlation imo. Paypal is beneficial to the buyer and imo is risky to the seller in a private deal - if they want to use it, let them pay for it, on the condition that other payment methods are being offered/accepted.
In answer to the original post, I think that ยฃ625 in a private deal for one of the more recent, unsigned prints (Grannies, Morons, Trolleys) is only very slightly below the mark, especially when you think about ebay and paypal nicking 8% and is certainly not insulting. Stick at it! 
if you're talking about an unsigned morons then i know simonc3294 on ebay needed to sell his but it went unsold @ ยฃ679 + ยฃ11.50 (postage) on 15th august try contacting him for a private deal, ยฃ625 sounds about right taking into consideration fees good luck On the subject of fees. Why do so many in the UK charge for paypal use or ebay fees. In North America it is called " the cost of doing business". Either work it into your price or stop complaining about it. While I respect and agree with your point, you're making it in an unnecessarily prejudice manner, which is incorrect imo. I have made similar points to American ebayers (one of whom also wanted $300 to post a digital print to the UK, if you please) as well as an American GALLERY owner [glow=red,2,300](Randall Scott Gallery,[/glow] in Washington DC), who refused to send out items I'd paid for in full, untill I sent a further bank transfer to cover their bank's fee for receiving the funds! I was less than impressed, talk about penny-pinching!!! There is no cultural or national correlation imo. Paypal is beneficial to the buyer and imo is risky to the seller in a private deal - if they want to use it, let them pay for it, on the condition that other payment methods are being offered/accepted. In answer to the original post, I think that ยฃ625 in a private deal for one of the more recent, unsigned prints (Grannies, Morons, Trolleys) is only very slightly below the mark, especially when you think about ebay and paypal nicking 8% and is certainly not insulting. Stick at it! |
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