How many here offer a discount price on your coins sold on your site as opposed to ebay?

BBN · January 4, 2012 10:04AM

And does ebay frown on sellers commenting that the seller offers that same coin from their site at a discount from the ebay BIN?

stevkc · January 4, 2012 10:08AM

I believe it is against the rules to mention any outside website on your ebay auction listing.

CoinJunkie · January 4, 2012 10:12AM

comma · January 4, 2012 10:33AM

It is against policy to post outside links.
And it sucks.

BBN · January 4, 2012 10:45AM

Thanks for the responses. I assume the best route is to mention your site can be found in a search engine but have your site match your ebay name or do they not like that either?

AnkurJ · January 4, 2012 11:01AM

If a buyer contacts me for my best price, I offer an off eBay discount.

BBN · January 4, 2012 11:50AM

<< If a buyer contacts me for my best price, I offer an off eBay discount. >>

good idea.

commoncents05 · January 4, 2012 11:54AM

I use eBay as a venue to draw people to my site. I use the Buy it Now or Best Offer option, and whenever I get offers on coins, I just tell people it's priced at my lowest price on eBay, but priced lower on my website.

-Paul

TomB · January 4, 2012 12:00PM

I don't sell on ebay anymore, but I always attempted to give a lower price on items on the BST.

AnkurJ · January 4, 2012 12:15PM

The 1798 Dollar I had on my site for a few weeks, and offered it on the BST as well as major dealers. Had a few nibbles, but nothing close to my asking price.

Put it on ebay and overnight got an offer to buy it off ebay. The audience you get for a buy it now listing which costs 60 cents is amazing.

BBN · January 4, 2012 3:25PM

<< The 1798 Dollar I had on my site for a few weeks, and offered it on the BST as well as major dealers. Had a few nibbles, but nothing close to my asking price.

Put it on ebay and overnight got an offer to buy it off ebay. The audience you get for a buy it now listing which costs 60 cents is amazing. >>

I like the idea of exposure on ebay but somehow get the transaction done off ebay to save on fees such as offering a 5% discount if bought from your site.

stevkc · January 5, 2012 12:40AM

<< Thanks for the responses. I assume the best route is to mention your site can be found in a search engine but have your site match your ebay name or do they not like that either? >>

I've seen many listings where they say "Check our website for more" without actually giving a link or a name. I suppose in most cases, it can be figured out from the user name or other information in the listing. I assume that's probably against the rules but probably flies under the radar most of the time. They would rather you have an eBay store and direct people there.

I also see user names like "bestcoins.com" (just making that one up) that are obviously a signal to check an outside website. I'm sure there's probably a rule against stuff like that as well, but its definitely being done.

notwilight · January 5, 2012 12:46AM

Yes, anything I can sell off ebay gets about a 10% discount, which is about the fees. --Jerry

notwilight · January 5, 2012 12:48AM

<< I believe it is against the rules to mention any outside website on your ebay auction listing. >>

Yes, but I have lots of previous buyers who contact me dirctly.

If your ebay listing has a website or an email address in it, it will be blocked. New listings with either in it will give you an error message. You can still put your phone number in it which I do. I think buyers, even if they have no need to call me, like to be able to get ahold of the seller. --Jerry

notwilight · January 5, 2012 12:49AM

<< Thanks for the responses. I assume the best route is to mention your site can be found in a search engine but have your site match your ebay name or do they not like that either? >>

I have a statement in my auctions that "contact information can always be found on my website by the same name." So far no problems. --Jerry

mingot · January 5, 2012 12:57AM

I've been offered a coin here that was for sale cheaper on ebay.

Does that count?

derryb · January 5, 2012 2:01AM

Discussion of non-ebay transaction should remain outside of ebay message system, ebay will penalize seller if they see it. You can list a phone number in your listing but not an email address. If you get an ebay message that discusses off-ebay transaction, best to reply only with a phone number or email address, potential buyer should take the hint. Take the discussion elsewhere, not via ebay messages.

When I conduct such a transaction I pass the ebay fees and paypal fees (if paying by other means) on to the buyer. Shipment of coin upon receipt of payment. Good transaction sometimes brings a returning, cash paying customer.

BBN · January 5, 2012 11:31AM

Interesting answers. Thanks everyone.

How many here offer a discount price on your coins sold on your site as opposed to ebay?

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