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Edited to add, do we eliminate references to Teletrade, Heritage and Great Collections?
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theres no buyer or seller premiums, personal
checks were never a problem, whats not to
like, its a great addition to CU
Steve
Personally years ago I didn't have to use eBay to sell coins but I think it help many collectors as myself to sell
and to see what's available out there. eBay offers such an alternative.....IMO
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Usually if a title just has "For Sale On Ebay", I don't open it at all just because I don't shop much on ebay.
Too many positive BST transactions with too many members to list.
<< <i>"For Sale on Ebay" in the title and I'm good. >>
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
Some of my best deals both buying and selling have been from threads referencing eBay and working private deals with sellers and buyers.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
<< <i>"I HATE!!!! when I open a thread expecting to see the coin FSH and all I see is a link to their item on the 'bay without the title indicating such."
So do the people that make the rules let Sportmoderator know and the listing will be removed. It is clearly stated in the post locked at the top.
Why not let you guys know about them via the BST with ebay in the title?
People here win really cool coins because of the BST / eBay threads.
eBay is the largest coin venue so it would be silly to disallow it.
<< <i>Did you ever consider making the ebay seller an offer here for his or her listing less the ebay fees? 7-10% is a deal breaker on many coins! >>
This. Sometimes best to answer a question with a better question. I like the added benefit of knowing an ebay seller of something I'm interested in is a member here and that there's a possibility that he/she will sell it to me on the BST cheaper.
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<< <i>"For Sale on Ebay" in the title and I'm good. >>
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<< <i>I don't sell on ebay, but I also don't have a problem with coins listed on ebay being shown on the BST, too. >>
Tom, I'm sure that this will lessen as sellers realize that Ebay now charges FVFees for cancelling an auction.
So, double listings will likely be less.
bob
Oh, and there are rules for the BST and I follow the rules!
you should wave shipipng, or something.....I love BST. have bought way
more that ive sold.......Buying on BST is great......
The BST is a place for forum members to advertise that they are selling coins. There are no rules restricting the sales venue.
you have better proof of the sale and only need to collect $$$
throught one venue- makes perfect sence.
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<< <i>BST is great but I wish I could filter out all the ebay only posts. I am done with ebay personally. There are too many shenanigans going on; sniping scripts, shilling, etc. >>
If an ebay seller is showing up in the BST I'm sure he will sell to you through the BST. After all it saves him ebay fees which he should be willing to pass on to you or share with you.
The only thing missing on the BST is a system that ensures the forum membership can only get ripped off one time by a bad seller.
No Way Out: Stimulus and Money Printing Are the Only Path Left
The BST is just another path for the convenience of those in the hobby. .
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There is not, and shouldn't be, a forced way unto everyone for just a few.
If it is for sale, or wanted to be bought or traded, then letting folks know on the BST is, imho, ok, no matter the venue.
Some folks are dealers and have their own websites. In the OP way of thinking, those should be banned as well if the person wants you to go to their website to buy it. Same with Heritage, Greatcollections, etc. Should they not be listed/noted on the BST because they are for sale on the other venue? Sometimes, being notified a coin IS for sale is the plus. It isn't like anyone is taking money from CU/PCGS do to sending buying traffic somewhere else.....there is no charge to the BST so nothing is lost.
My only complaint is when people reference ebay (greatcollections/heritage/etc) and only put a link (at best), or just a "search for these dimes/halves/dollars/etc".......I feel that if someone is selling and wants to have folks look, they post a picture of the coin for sale. For me, if they don't, I don't bother clicking the links. If they do, I do click the links and have been known to bid as I am always after nice coins.
That all said, I don't feel it is my place to try to force everyone to do it my way. Obviously, the seller has to decide if they want to make that extra 10-15 second effort in order to get more eyeballs and possible sales, or not.
Same with this "should ebay references be eliminated" thing that pops up every few months.......there are much bigger things to worry about and it isn't something worth trying to police, nor, imho, should it be attempted to be policed.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>Because I thought the forum was started to sell items on the forum not somewhere else. >>
Therein lies the problem with most folks.
They "think" this and "think" that with no basis for validation.
Buy/Sell/Trade is exactly for that without restriction. Buying/Selling/Trading
eBay or personal sales shouldn't really matter as what matters the most is that the coin(s) is.are being offered for sale. You just never know when someopne is looking for something specific and if they can buy it here or get pointed over to ebay shouldn't matter.
Besides, eBay offers a somewhat reasonable buyer protection plan which these forums do not. I suppose PayPal could offer some protection but more than once, someone has posted about how they got duped by a seller on the forums. It's a guessing game.
The name is LEE!
<< <i>I am done with ebay personally. There are too many shenanigans going on; sniping scripts, shilling, etc. >>
And exactly what does shenanigans, sniping scripts, shilling, etc. have to do with posting an eBay listing on the BST?
At the very minimum, you have a clue who the seller is and what their numismatic connection might be.
If not, then you're pretty much in the same boat as eBay except that there's no buyer protection.
The name is LEE!
Some are in California, Nebraska, New Jersey, Florida, Wisconsin and other parts.
That's a lot of pleasant purchases I would have missed out on if the rules were as discussed here.
Please don't tinker with a good thing and thank you for the BST PCGS.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
<< <i>Some of the ebay sellers I've bought from based on BST postings are now in heaven.
Some are in California, Nebraska, New Jersey, Florida, Wisconsin and other parts.
That's a lot of pleasant purchases I would have missed out on if the rules were as discussed here.
Please don't tinker with a good thing and thank you for the BST PCGS.
... and some of the best friends and peacemakers are right here on the PCGS boards.
Being from Nebraska and having dealt with you, I can say without a doubt, THIS entire website has been a blessing.
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