I dont need a poker face!

[Iron Patch]

I don't need a poker face!

Was thinking more on the topic of buying off ebay compared to in person sales, and I guess one thing that works in my favor is when I get a great deal there's no having to hide emotion, which is not at all the same as looking at a seller and trying to look like you didn't just get a great deal. But the nice part for most of you is you get to leave with the item... where as I have to wait anywhere from 1-3 weeks... and what a long wait it is when you feel you hit a great score. I often say I try to leave the emotion out of it, when the truth is it's most of you who have to do that and I can go as crazy as I want sitting at my computer chair. I will admit to standing up once in a while and doing a little dance, but it's only because I can!

 

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[clovis97]

I agree, I've stood up and danced too.

I do think ebay as a marketplace for reselling is a double edged sword. On one hand, you are exactly right. I jumped for joy last week when I scored a $100 item for just $13 including shipping. I've already flipped that item, and it felt great.

For instance, when I happen to be at the indoor flea market, I can talk with the customers face to face, and often work deals to make them happen. Several weeks ago, I saw a guy carrying around mill files from another booth. I struck up a conversation, and wound up selling him $55 worth of my files and tools...some that had been sitting so long that the price tags were yellowed. I was easily able to bundle some tools and made a lump sum deal.

It is hard to make deals and 'build the sale' on ebay.

But then again, I understand the feelings of winning big on an ebay item, and no one hears you yell at the top of your lungs in victory.

 

[Iron Patch]

I agree, I've stood up and danced too.

I do think ebay as a marketplace for reselling is a double edged sword. On one hand, you are exactly right. I jumped for joy last week when I scored a $100 item for just $13 including shipping. I've already flipped that item, and it felt great.

For instance, when I happen to be at the indoor flea market, I can talk with the customers face to face, and often work deals to make them happen. Several weeks ago, I saw a guy carrying around mill files from another booth. I struck up a conversation, and wound up selling him $55 worth of my files and tools...some that had been sitting so long that the price tags were yellowed. I was easily able to bundle some tools and made a lump sum deal.

It is hard to make deals and 'build the sale' on ebay.

But then again, I understand the feelings of winning big on an ebay item, and no one hears you yell at the top of your lungs in victory.

Yes, cash in person is a very good tool, but it's not really that different online because the sellers are used to it, and when you say a number and all they have to do is say yes to get the money, it's hard to refuse that too. I actually like dealing through email because it gives you time to think and use a strategy, where in person you have to be very good and always on your toes with the right answer. I'm pretty good at selling my goodies, but I know I do well at it because I have the time to think about what I want to say.