Is it an insult to let a seller know their prices are not inline with say, VCP?

lightningboy

If you see a thread in the BST forum that has had several bumps without any obvious action and you see that the asking prices are considerably higher than market value, would you let them know politely or simply back off and let them wait for someone to get suckered. I'm assuming the seller does not know the prices are high, btw Thanks, Tom

Meatloaf

the market speaks for itself...leave it be

Stewie

Not sure anyone is getting suckered if they pay willingly. Consider also that over the past several years, plenty of cards were offered with what seemed to be overinflated asking prices, some of which seem rather pedestrian now compared to current values. Reflect on what could have been and maybe the future looks brighter when you pay a fair amount for a card with growth potential.



If you consider yourself well enough educated, then you will know what's fair for you to pay. Anyone else should take the same responsibility.

charrigan

Agreed. To each, their own. If overpriced, they won't sell. If they do sell, then obviously the buyer is happy at that price. Nothing wrong there.

JoeBanzai

If you decide to do it, I have a list of cards I want that are moronically overpriced and have been listed over and over again with the seller(s) stubbornly refusing to face reality. You could inform them too.
I have been tempted to let them know they are crazy, but crazy people don't think they are crazy and usually don't like it when you tell them they are.

tntdynomite

What happened to the days when people just said "no thank you",if they felt a price was too high? If you think someone's too high, don't buy from them.If you offer and they decline,move on.No need to complain to them that you think they're too high.Just say "no thanks".

slum22

As others have said, I would tread carefully. You are probably well intentioned but even a friendly message could be taken the wrong way. Obviously, if you do say anything be sure to do it via PM as opposed to on the sale thread.

lightningboy

"no need to complain to them that you think they're too high.Just say "no thanks".



I agree. I honestly wasn't interested in the cards at all, I just felt bad for the seller. Anyways thanks for the input and I will quietly move along.

jay0791

Speaking words of wisdom...let it be

dennis07

It doesn't cost the seller anything to list on BST. They probably know exactly what they have and they are 1) saying look at me and what I have or 2) waiting on a less than knowledgeable

person to come along and pay his/her price.

mtcards

I think the BST is a more mature version of ebay's BIN. A lot of them are overpriced, but many are reasonable and all our probably ope for negotiation. I have found that making an offer will either be accepted or turned down, the end. I have offered fair price for may items on ebay, higher than what previous ones had sold for and gotten turned down....not worth it to argue, just wait out the overprice until the seller either decides to not sell the item or sell it at the price you want it for

Dnice

No use in arguing or insulting the person (which I have seen some do). Like some have said - make an offer and if the person wants to sell it, they will. If not, then either step up your offer or move on. Thats really it. No one should should be telling anyone at what price they should be selling their items at.

JWBlue

Most likely the seller knows the market value and wants to find someone inexperienced with buying to pay the higher price.



On ebay, I have seen cards sell for A LOT higher than market value. It is not uncommon.

DanBessette

Why would you ever even consider criticizing somebody's prices if you're not interested in the items?? Seems grossly inappropriate.

thunderdan

I don't see the point. The seller can ask whatever he/she wants. If you don't like the price or have your best offer rejected, move on. Life's too short to worry about what others are asking for a baseball card and whether it's at or above market price.



The seller will either eventually sell it to someone else whose willingness to pay exceeds yours or pull it down because he didn't get his price.

seebelow

as above,,,they are either looking for a fish to come along or will eventually realize it depending on how bad they want to sell it....sellers have lots of different intentions...some just to show off and never sell...dont see much upside to it than making an enemy.....just put in a lower price that is fair market price ...sometimes work.



one guy listed a card at 2 times what it was worth...i offers 50% which was high vcp and they accepted...no hurt feelings....they were prob waiting of someone to offer in between..

tntdynomite

To be honest,sellers need to close to ebay if they want to truly sell their items. Not including rarer items or older boxes which seem to sell better here than on eBay. My stuff I try to get keep close to ebay.