saint
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Make an offer?, by saint on Apr 8, 2011 10:34:17 GMT 1, Just thought i'd post this:
(these are the rules for posting in the ebay section of this forum)
GUIDE - How to best use this section of the forum to help yourself and others
1. If your selling your item on ebay, then sell it on ebay, please don't post and start threads just to tell people about it.
2. If your Selling/Swapping/Trading more than one item please use only ONE thread, not one for each item. Threads may get merged where its felt appropriate to do so.
3. Don't bump your thread. If you must post, add extra info, photos, and answer peoples questions.
4. Make clear and simple titles to your thread. For Sale, Swap, Want, followed by Artist or Artists names, Plus item name if you have room.
5. Post as much info about the item as you can, including Price, Photos, Size, Edition size, Condition.
6. Remember all Sales/Trades/Swaps are carried out at your own risk. Try to do all deals face to face if you can to avoid any problems.
7. Don't hassle or abuse other members if you don't agree with their price. If you don't like it, don't buy it! and just leave the thread alone.
The problem with following rule number 5, is that no one else follows rule number 7. (IMO)
Just thought i'd post this:
(these are the rules for posting in the ebay section of this forum)
GUIDE - How to best use this section of the forum to help yourself and others
1. If your selling your item on ebay, then sell it on ebay, please don't post and start threads just to tell people about it.
2. If your Selling/Swapping/Trading more than one item please use only ONE thread, not one for each item. Threads may get merged where its felt appropriate to do so.
3. Don't bump your thread. If you must post, add extra info, photos, and answer peoples questions.
4. Make clear and simple titles to your thread. For Sale, Swap, Want, followed by Artist or Artists names, Plus item name if you have room.
5. Post as much info about the item as you can, including Price, Photos, Size, Edition size, Condition.
6. Remember all Sales/Trades/Swaps are carried out at your own risk. Try to do all deals face to face if you can to avoid any problems.
7. Don't hassle or abuse other members if you don't agree with their price. If you don't like it, don't buy it! and just leave the thread alone.
The problem with following rule number 5, is that no one else follows rule number 7. (IMO)
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Make an offer?, by des77 on Apr 8, 2011 10:54:02 GMT 1, If the mods dont keep the rules in place, its pointless having them
If the mods dont keep the rules in place, its pointless having them
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Make an offer?, by wizzy on Apr 8, 2011 11:22:12 GMT 1, If the mods dont keep the rules in place, its pointless having them
Is that the Mods or the Rules Des?.
If the mods dont keep the rules in place, its pointless having them Is that the Mods or the Rules Des?. |
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mmmike
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March 2010
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Make an offer?, by mmmike on Apr 8, 2011 13:07:02 GMT 1, Just thought i'd post this: (these are the rules for posting in the ebay section of this forum) GUIDE - How to best use this section of the forum to help yourself and others 1. If your selling your item on ebay, then sell it on ebay, please don't post and start threads just to tell people about it. 2. If your Selling/Swapping/Trading more than one item please use only ONE thread, not one for each item. Threads may get merged where its felt appropriate to do so. 3. Don't bump your thread. If you must post, add extra info, photos, and answer peoples questions. 4. Make clear and simple titles to your thread. For Sale, Swap, Want, followed by Artist or Artists names, Plus item name if you have room. 5. Post as much info about the item as you can, including Price, Photos, Size, Edition size, Condition.6. Remember all Sales/Trades/Swaps are carried out at your own risk. Try to do all deals face to face if you can to avoid any problems. 7. Don't hassle or abuse other members if you don't agree with their price. If you don't like it, don't buy it! and just leave the thread alone.The problem with following rule number 5, is that no one else follows rule number 7. (IMO)
hmmm, I feel like I have read that before...
Just thought i'd post this: (these are the rules for posting in the ebay section of this forum) GUIDE - How to best use this section of the forum to help yourself and others 1. If your selling your item on ebay, then sell it on ebay, please don't post and start threads just to tell people about it. 2. If your Selling/Swapping/Trading more than one item please use only ONE thread, not one for each item. Threads may get merged where its felt appropriate to do so. 3. Don't bump your thread. If you must post, add extra info, photos, and answer peoples questions. 4. Make clear and simple titles to your thread. For Sale, Swap, Want, followed by Artist or Artists names, Plus item name if you have room. 5. Post as much info about the item as you can, including Price, Photos, Size, Edition size, Condition.6. Remember all Sales/Trades/Swaps are carried out at your own risk. Try to do all deals face to face if you can to avoid any problems. 7. Don't hassle or abuse other members if you don't agree with their price. If you don't like it, don't buy it! and just leave the thread alone.The problem with following rule number 5, is that no one else follows rule number 7. (IMO) hmmm, I feel like I have read that before... |
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Make an offer?, by wizzy on Apr 8, 2011 13:11:14 GMT 1, For an Anarchist like me rules are meant to be broken, shine on you crazy diamonds.
For an Anarchist like me rules are meant to be broken, shine on you crazy diamonds.
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sal
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Make an offer?, by sal on Apr 8, 2011 13:37:41 GMT 1, Some think by listing a price they might be cutting themselves short if someone wants to offer more.... How often have we ever been offered more money then we expected.
exactly!...
if you're selling CYW, and hoping you'll get contacted by Hollywood celeb offering you $20k for it, this board might not be the right place to wait for that to happen...
Some think by listing a price they might be cutting themselves short if someone wants to offer more.... How often have we ever been offered more money then we expected. exactly!... if you're selling CYW, and hoping you'll get contacted by Hollywood celeb offering you $20k for it, this board might not be the right place to wait for that to happen... |
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curiousgeorge
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Make an offer?, by curiousgeorge on Apr 8, 2011 13:49:21 GMT 1, Stating the bleeding obvious but adding a ball-park figure can only help with a smoother sale.If a seller does not, more than often it's because they want highest auction prices and could do without people pointing this out
I've been here long enough to remember when forum sales were close to ebay's latest (pinch of salt) minus the fee's.Now it seems like ebay or auction results final prices
Stating the bleeding obvious but adding a ball-park figure can only help with a smoother sale.If a seller does not, more than often it's because they want highest auction prices and could do without people pointing this out
I've been here long enough to remember when forum sales were close to ebay's latest (pinch of salt) minus the fee's.Now it seems like ebay or auction results final prices
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chaserawr
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Make an offer?, by chaserawr on Apr 8, 2011 16:34:50 GMT 1, If sellers want top dollar they should take it to eBay.
The purpose of buying and selling on a forum like this is to keep the artwork within the community where you know it will be enjoyed not to create a PM bidding war between 2 forum members.
There should be some amount of respect between us that you wouldn't try to squeeze a few more hundred bucks out of someone by making up another bidder via PM.
In the end the buyer and seller must be feel good with the transaction in order for it to take place.
Personally I've made some "PM" offers on here and I've always had an opportunity to make a higher bid because mine was not the highest. It definitely felt like a game between seller and buyer.
Bottom line is, sellers will choose whatever method yields the best results unless some rules are enforced.
If sellers want top dollar they should take it to eBay.
The purpose of buying and selling on a forum like this is to keep the artwork within the community where you know it will be enjoyed not to create a PM bidding war between 2 forum members.
There should be some amount of respect between us that you wouldn't try to squeeze a few more hundred bucks out of someone by making up another bidder via PM.
In the end the buyer and seller must be feel good with the transaction in order for it to take place.
Personally I've made some "PM" offers on here and I've always had an opportunity to make a higher bid because mine was not the highest. It definitely felt like a game between seller and buyer.
Bottom line is, sellers will choose whatever method yields the best results unless some rules are enforced.
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lifeonwalls
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Make an offer?, by lifeonwalls on Apr 8, 2011 16:52:53 GMT 1, Well, if the rules are listed in the forum then they SHOULD be enforced.
I usually always ignore the listings of "send me offers" especially from members who have few posts and contribute NOTHING to the site other than sales threads.
Well, if the rules are listed in the forum then they SHOULD be enforced.
I usually always ignore the listings of "send me offers" especially from members who have few posts and contribute NOTHING to the site other than sales threads.
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murdock
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Make an offer?, by murdock on Apr 8, 2011 17:02:03 GMT 1, I've been here long enough to remember when forum sales were close to ebay's latest (pinch of salt) minus the fee's.Now it seems like ebay or auction results final prices
The fees is what people are most likely to "forget" when they are quoting record prices... 
I've been here long enough to remember when forum sales were close to ebay's latest (pinch of salt) minus the fee's.Now it seems like ebay or auction results final prices The fees is what people are most likely to "forget" when they are quoting record prices... |
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Make an offer?, by des77 on Apr 8, 2011 17:13:34 GMT 1, If the mods dont keep the rules in place, its pointless having them Is that the Mods or the Rules Des?.
no comment 
If the mods dont keep the rules in place, its pointless having them Is that the Mods or the Rules Des?. no comment |
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hanksy
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Make an offer?, by hanksy on Apr 8, 2011 17:24:50 GMT 1, having two forums (FS with prices, FW without) would seem to be a simple solution
having two forums (FS with prices, FW without) would seem to be a simple solution
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mmmike
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Make an offer?, by mmmike on Apr 8, 2011 18:07:49 GMT 1, On another forum that I visit (slowtwitch) you can not start threads in the buying and selling section unless you are an active contributor in other areas. It isn't just a rule, It locks you out from posting. They say it is because the sales section should be fro contributing members only.
I think it is an interesting idea.
On another forum that I visit (slowtwitch) you can not start threads in the buying and selling section unless you are an active contributor in other areas. It isn't just a rule, It locks you out from posting. They say it is because the sales section should be fro contributing members only.
I think it is an interesting idea.
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cakeboy
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Make an offer?, by cakeboy on Apr 8, 2011 19:41:19 GMT 1, As someone who has sold a few things on here I can honestly say I used to put the sale price on all of my items .
I got thoroughly pissed off with fools heckling and ruining my thread and talking prices down to try to grab themselves a bargain .
So from now on I have gone with offers only .
The other thing I have found by doing this is it cuts down the emails from nosey buggers and sorts the wheat from the chaft
Result is I find the genuinely interested buyer.
So ban the lowballing on sales threads and I'm sure more people will post there pricing !
As someone who has sold a few things on here I can honestly say I used to put the sale price on all of my items .
I got thoroughly pissed off with fools heckling and ruining my thread and talking prices down to try to grab themselves a bargain .
So from now on I have gone with offers only .
The other thing I have found by doing this is it cuts down the emails from nosey buggers and sorts the wheat from the chaft
Result is I find the genuinely interested buyer.
So ban the lowballing on sales threads and I'm sure more people will post there pricing !
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Make an offer?, by wizzy on Apr 8, 2011 19:51:30 GMT 1, A seller could offer something for 2k GBP or best offer for example, or if seller wants a fixed sum then a straight forward 2k GBP, but what if the seller is also interested in offers of trades / part trades or swaps etc? surely asking for offers this would encompass that?, admittedly seller would have to state 2K GBP or will listen to offers, gets complicated!.
Mindbottling.
A seller could offer something for 2k GBP or best offer for example, or if seller wants a fixed sum then a straight forward 2k GBP, but what if the seller is also interested in offers of trades / part trades or swaps etc? surely asking for offers this would encompass that?, admittedly seller would have to state 2K GBP or will listen to offers, gets complicated!.
Mindbottling.
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