I didn't write the following article, but the writer/seller raises some very good points about using Best Offers on eBay. Here at H_D Sports & Autographs, we consider all reasonable offers. However, if you're wondering exactly what does "best offer" mean, consider the article at the web site below:
http://www.the-collectors-site.com/520/buyer-tip-lowball-best-offers-dont-receive-best-response/ Alternatively, I have copied and pasted the text below if you're having trouble viewing the link. ---------------------------------------------------- Buyer Tip – Lowball Best Offers Don't Receive Best Response Posted on March 27, 2009 by Cliff Aliperti And really, I mean this more as a tip than any kind of rant. It might be best to think a little before submitting your Best Offer on items on eBay. I’ve said before there’s a certain threshold where I likely won’t even respond with a counter-offer (under 50% for me), but if you want a reasonable counteroffer it pays to make a strong first offer. Take a $20 item with Best Offer. If you offer me $10, I’m likely going to respond with a counteroffer of $16, possibly even $18, depending on factors mentioned below. By the same token, if you offer me $15, I may very well accept without further negotiation. I respond to all Best Offers manually. I do this because I have a good markup on all of my items, so while I do have standards for what I’ll take, they are subject to fluctuations depending on several factors:
Those are just some of the factors I take into account on every offer I receive. But one thing’s for sure, the lower it is A) the more likely you are to be outright rejected; B) the more likely my counter-offer is as high as reasonably possible because I have to anticipate a further counteroffer by you.
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Personalization. Whether you're for them or against them, there's been a lot of debate among collectors as to which is better. For those of you who are unfamiliar with personalization, this is when the celebrity or athlete dedicates the item they are signing to you (usually "To _______"). For many collectors, personalization is not a big deal. In fact, some collectors welcome it. It makes them feel more connected to the celebrity or athlete, because that person signed something specially for them. For other collectors (and dealers), personalization is a deal breaker. These dedications kill any potential re-sale value (sometimes by more than 50%), which is ultimately what they're after. Personalization prevents a dealer from getting the full value when selling an autograph. On the other hand, some buyers view personalization as a good thing, because they know that no one would bother to forge a dedication in addition to the signature. After all, why would a forger intentionally kill their own re-sale value? For me personally, I like personalization. I have already taken time out of my day to wait for this person. To have them write my name on my photo is an added bonus! Since I started asking for personalization on my photos, I have noticed that some celebrities tend to give me a much nicer, neater, and fuller signature. For example, you will see two photos of Matthew Fox. The personalized version (bottom) shows a full Matthew Fox signature, while the non-dedicated version (top) shows sloppy initials (MF). Hard to believe that both of these were signed at the same event, isn't it? The next time you run into your favorite actor, actress, or athlete, consider asking them to personalize it. If "Through-The-Mail" (TTM) is your thing, consider this tip as well. The outcome just might surprise you. J.R. |
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