Should prices be added in the Forsale Posts

leon · #1 07-12-2006, 03:05 PM

Hi All
Just out of interest,do you think prices for items to be sold on the Forsale Threads should be included from the word go.

I for one dont really bother looking any further if the price is not there.

Cheers Leon

janoskiss (Steve H) · #2 07-12-2006, 03:13 PM

I think it should be up to the seller. But IMO they are doing themselves a disservice by not stating an asking price. It tends to turn people off.

I tend to assume that if a seller does not include a price, he/she is hoping to get close to new price, which they will not get from me. In any case, I cannot imagine a seller having a bargain price in mind and not stating it from the outset.

iceman (Mike) · #3 07-12-2006, 03:18 PM

Expressions of interest are different from for-sale threads, I guess.

In those cases, I assume the seller isn't sure if they want to part with it, it just depends if someone is interested and what they're prepared to pay.

I agree with Steve, if someone really WANTS to sell it, they'll list the price they want. If a price isn't listed, and someone IS interested, they'll PM the seller. I guess that's why it's called an expression of interest

Starkler (Geoff) · #4 07-12-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by janoskiss

I think it should be up to the seller.

Agreed.

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But IMO they are doing themselves a disservice by not stating an asking price. It tends to turn people off

If a person really wants an item because its rare or collectable they might enquire further. This is in contrast to those who didnt know they wanted something until they saw it at a price too good to pass up.

I remember a certain gentleman last year who unknowing set his price too low and upon getting flooded with enquiries, he jacked his price up and upset everyone in the process

iceman (Mike) · #5 07-12-2006, 03:25 PM

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This is in contrast to those who didnt know they wanted something until they saw it at a price too good to pass up.

this is me all the time

But I can't afford it so I press "Back"

[1ponders] (Paul) · #6 07-12-2006, 03:31 PM

There are guideline for posting in the B, S & T forum here http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=46 that suggest including the price, but it is up to the individual.

Personally if you are trying to sell something I can't see why you'd not include the price. I know that if I visit a website that doesn't have prices for items listed and requires you to "contact" them for prices, I go elsewhere. Sure I might miss out on a cheaper price (I haven't found that to be the case when I have contacted suppliers), but if I'm searching for something and I'm keen to buy I want to know the price now.

Otherwise I might change my mind and decide to hang onto my money

ving (David) · #7 07-12-2006, 03:37 PM

its up to the seller... if its an item you want then you'll ask the price. simple

THREAD LOCKED!

h0ughy (David) · #8 07-12-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ving

its up to the seller... if its an item you want then you'll ask the price. simple

THREAD LOCKED!

you have been down the bottom or the paddock again haven't you

up to them, and as the others said, want to sell will have good price

ving (David) · #9 07-12-2006, 04:20 PM

just practicing my non-moderation shoes out

what do you think? they suit me?

davidpretorius · #10 07-12-2006, 11:25 PM

i vote 1 for ving for moderator!

spacezebra (Petra) · #11 07-12-2006, 11:37 PM

Hi Leon

I must admit that a price upfront grabs my attention

Cheers Petra

johnno · #12 08-12-2006, 01:51 AM

I also tend to look for an asking price.

If,its not there,I dont bother any further.

You either wont to sell it or you dont.

Regards.John

Dennis · #13 08-12-2006, 02:07 AM

I generally do not bother with posts that do not include a price - just too much bother chasing it down really.

Cheers

Dennis

circumpolar (Matt) · #14 08-12-2006, 06:23 AM

Start a poll leon.

Find out what members want or expect from the thread.

leon · #15 08-12-2006, 07:39 AM

Matt i would like to, but not sure how to go about putting in those little coloured bars ......

You can do it for me if you like..

Cheers leon

toetoe (Peter) · #16 08-12-2006, 08:39 AM

IMO if the sale price is there with post you know the item is definitely for sale (or should be) and it will sell a lot quicker than without a price with the item.

wavelandscott (Scott) · #17 08-12-2006, 09:59 AM

Simple, if you want to sell it then list a price...

Now you can lock the thread...

nightsky · #18 08-12-2006, 04:17 PM

G'Day All,
I agree that if it's for sale then the price should be stated,however I bought a item from a group member who only described the item,and asked to be contacted off forum,I made a offer and it was accepted. Expression of Interest in my case,was to see if there was a interest,not to get a higher price, but to save me going through all the hassle of taking pics,checking to see what's working and what will be included etc, to go through all that and then find that no one was interested, when you hit 64 yrs it's not so easy

Striker (Tony) · #19 08-12-2006, 05:11 PM

Up to the seller but many are turned off if you dont list the price so if the seller chooses this path he must expect less of an audiance....not a wise move when it comes to selling gear in general.