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10-06-2011, 05:50 PM #1
Buying from SCF Members
Why is it that the prices SCF members ask for their cards is 2x what they sell for on ebay, yet offer only 50% of ebay for my cards?
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10-06-2011, 05:56 PM #2
Some people who send a lot of offers are trying to flip it and make a quick buck. Or re-sell it on here for a quick two bucks.
I usually offer slightly below or right at eBay prices for cards I want, and generally put my selling price only slightly above eBay prices. I'm looking to negotiate, not rip you off. If I think I can get a minimum $25 for it on eBay, I'll set the price here at like $30. If you offer me $25, I'll take it. $20 and I'll pass.
I don't understand why more people don't negotiate though.
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10-06-2011, 06:03 PM #3
I think when someone is selling a card that sells for $50 on ebay that they should sell it off ebay for $40+. If someone offered 40 on that card and they didnt take it I would find that a little off since there are no fees and the fees time ect would add up to $10.
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10-06-2011, 06:11 PM #4
And why should the buyer get the full benefit of that? Further, fees on a $40 sale on ebay would be about $4.00 not $10.00.
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10-06-2011, 06:24 PM #5
I have no issue with paying market prices, but do the members here think I can't check ebay? Someone offered me $10 for a card that sells regularly at $30 on ebay.
I am not some kid
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10-06-2011, 07:30 PM #6
If the card I am buying is for PC, I will offer just below ebay prices, as I sell to PC for just below ebay prices...however, if I am trying to pick up a lot to flip, with multiple cards in the lot, sure...I will look for a deal to be had...depends on how much $$$ we are talking.
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10-06-2011, 08:26 PM #7
+1 All the way! I do the same thing. I usually put my cards up here for sale a buck or two below ebay but i will usually negotiate and haggle in order to strike up a deal. IMO negotiating is half the fun, and trying to get a good deal for both parties. If you cant negotiate, i cant see you doing well as a trader/buyer. When i sell cards on SCF or other trade sites, im willing to go below ebay prices to avoid fees and avoid waiting for auctions to end and buyers to pay.
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10-07-2011, 09:08 AM #8Hockey Manager
There's a lot of different factors that go in to pricing. If I bought xxx card for yyy dollars my inclination is not going to be to sell it for "eBay prices" if "eBay prices" are yyy minus $10. On the flip side, there's always going to be people that are looking to get something for as cheap as possible, and that's fine too. It hurts the value of the card in the long run, but such is life. As others have noted, the art of negotiation is becoming a rather lost one. If my starting price is $25 and you offer me $10 right off the bat, chances are that's not going to appease me but if I can drop it down a couple bucks and say $20 it might work for the guy. Every situation and sale is unique, you just have to set your standard for an acceptable price - if the other person can do it, great; if not, move on and it's no big deal.
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10-07-2011, 09:12 AM #9
go to a card show. you will get nothing but lowball offers.
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10-07-2011, 10:04 AM #10Hockey Advisor
prices can be a funny thing.
I always like to remind people that eBay is not a price guide, it's just a few recent sales. Something sells for $X on eBay - great. Doesn't mean someone else will accept a price that low for their card.
For the sellers - I think those "low ball" offers can be avoided really easy. Instead of making a thread with a bunch of stuff for sale.... and say "make an offer", actually price things out. Buyers will probably still want to haggel with you, but in my experience - selling cards with prices results in very few lowballs.
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