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PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?
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PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 7:25 AM
Hi, I found this book, by F Scott Fitzgerald, This side of paradise, 1920 3rd edition, signed by the author. I put it on Ebay, and start it at $100 with no reserve. It is currently at around $760, I just got an offer of $2500 to end the auction. To me $2500 is alot, but should I wait it out and hope for better? Maybe it only does $1000. I'm torn... Any thoughts would be helpful, I will probably just let it run out, and take my chances. But the money is tempting. What would you do? Ebay # 180368207306.

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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 12:32 PM
Yet another snipe I'll be cancelling......

Off to look again.
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 12:39 PM
Just my opinion, but I would let it run. As above poster said, this person knows it is worth more than their offer. Good Luck.
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 1:05 PM
> nor is the discussion of currently running auctions permitted on the Discussion Boards
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> I've seen folks say that before but have been unable to find any indication that it is true. Can someone help?
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> :-x

At the top of the board is a link to the board rules. It falls under Some Examples; "Advertising" current sales or auctions, etc...
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Of course, it's understood that the OP was looking for guidance or input for his specific situation, which he received from a few folks.

From what I've been told, It's generally understood that beyond that is considered "advertising". Bringing interest to your auction.

Biblio's comment certainly helps to explain WHY.
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 1:58 PM
I'd probably take $2500. I've turned down offers before that weren't met by subsequent bidding. 20% of what the higher-end dealers are asking seems reasonable to me.

I wouldn't do a BIN, however. The fees are much higher than on auctions. I'd go for a private sale.
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 2:10 PM
I'd go for a private sale.

Now that, I'm fairly certain, is verboten.

At the top of the board is a link to the board rules. It falls under Some Examples; "Advertising" current sales or auctions, etc...
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Of course, it's understood that the OP was looking for guidance or input for his specific situation, which he received from a few folks.

From what I've been told, It's generally understood that beyond that is considered "advertising". Bringing interest to your auction.

I'm aware of all of that but cannot figure out how it "illegalizes" any and all discussion about an active listing. one would think that if they wanted to prevent any discussion of an active listing, they would simply say that any discussion of an active listing is bad. But they don't say that.

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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 2:11 PM
Biblio's comment certainly helps to explain WHY.

Frankly, Biblio's comment confused me. But, it's his/her business.
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 2:16 PM
"I'm aware of all of that but cannot figure out how it "illegalizes" any and all discussion about an active listing. one would think that if they wanted to prevent any discussion of an active listing, they would simply say that any discussion of an active listing is bad. But they don't say that."

I agree with you. It's sort of the like the union contract I worked under. A lot of the rules and regulations were nebulous.The district interpreted them in ways in which they weren't written. It kept the union stewards and lawyers busy.
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 2:34 PM
If discussing current auctions was allowed, then the forum boards would become raft with advertisements for this or that auction. They would transform from discussion boards into another channel for marketing one's wares, and all sorts of methods would ensue to bring attention to current auctions.

If you are predisposed toward disliking those who disagree with you, then I heartily disagree.


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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 2:37 PM
Please!
Please!
Please!
Please help me with my item!
Somebody offered me big bucks for this thingamigig and I don't know a thing about it!! Oh my! Should I sell it? Please I'm begging for your help!

If you are predisposed toward disliking those who disagree with you, then I heartily disagree.


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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 2:46 PM
I asked a very similar question a while back. The reason for my asking it was because I wanted to know the answer.

There still appears to be some sort of confusion about the distinction between discussing a listing and advertising it. Some folks seem to be of the opinion that there is no difference.
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 3:20 PM
I think that it's because so many have used these discussion boards AS free advertising.....it's a shame.

You think that it's bad here? Visit the Antiques Board when someone advertises...they barely get out alive!
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 3:30 PM
*grinning* @ #23
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 4:35 PM
Wow, that is cool, OP!

I agree with those who say not to end the auction. I don't think I have ever seen someone let it ride and then get LESS than the offer they refused.

Can't wait to see how this auction ends.

Fitzgerald is one of my all-time-favorite authors!
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 4:37 PM
If discussing current auctions was allowed, then the forum boards would become raft with advertisements for this or that auction

I see little distinction between asking the question about the book now, or asking about a book 'that I am about to list'.

Both can be advertisements. Both can be legitimate questions. I think reasonable folk believe this to be a legitimate question.
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Re: PLEASE HELP ~~Rare book, offer $2500, what would you do?

Jun 13, 2009 4:49 PM
I agree with those who say not to end the auction. I don't think I have ever seen someone let it ride and then get LESS than the offer they refused.

For the record: this was exactly the advice I got when I asked, and it turned out to be correct.

:-x
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